School Halloween costume contest sparks outrage over child’s viral third-place finish

“If this were my child, I would give him a 1st prize myself. Take him to Disney or Chucky Cheese or one of those places that kids love. I have to show him that even if he gets 3rd place in some school, he is always 1st place just like my son! one user replied.

Another said: “They made it dirty.”

“He should have won this easily,” a third commented.

This isn’t the first time the boy’s costume has gone viral. The competition took place in October 2023 and quickly took over social media. One Facebook post claims that they spoke to the school involved and that the competition included interactive activities and audience interaction – not just costume design.

Another costume that has gone viral this year is Haliey Welch’s “Hawk Tuah” merchandise, available during Spirit Halloween. Shortly after she unveiled it, users on Instagram and TikTok flocked to the store to check it out.