T-Rex Costume

By Haecheol Jang |Staff Writer|

Trends have always existed and today’s trends can quickly become viral online.

YouTube helps to spread many trends.

Currently, there is a new trend in the online world: the T-Rex Costume.

People wear the T-Rex costume and act out in many funny situations.

Many people can be surprised by the costume’s appearance. It looks like a real Tyrannosaurus Rex!

There are many funny video clips on YouTube related to this costume, and there are even a few Facebook pages dedicated to the costumed humor.

Some clips depict people running on a treadmill while wearing the costume.

Another clip shows a person wearing the T-Rex costume while fishing.

In that particular clip, the wearer holds a fishing rod while sitting by a pond and it looks like a dinosaur trying to fish. 

Another clip shows two people in the midst of a slap battle while wearing the T-Rex costume.

In other clips, people wear the costume while pole dancing, riding a hover board, and even while ballet dancing.

As silly as this new trend may be, it is quickly becoming a viral phenomenon.

Why people do people enjoy this costume so much?

Some people may enjoy the pure fun in the humor. It can be enjoyable to watch people do strange and funny things while wearing the costume.

Other people may like the surprise factor. There are many clips online of people who wear the costume to surprise others.

The surprises are always in good humor and are lighthearted in nature.

Other people may desire to be something or someone else.

Many people who wear this particular costume may desire to bring others laughter, happiness, and just have a good time.

What do CSUSB students think about this costume?

Some students had never heard of the T-Rex costume.

“Honestly, I don’t know anything about this costume. I have never seen this costume or the videos, but it looks funny. If I have a chance to wear it, I want to wear it. I think it will be perfect for Halloween,” said student Kyungseo Park.

“I don’t know about it, but I think that it is good for kids. It can help to play with kids and make kids smile,” said student Geovanni Orozco.

Other students remained neutral about the costume.

“I don’t know about this, but I can expect what it is after looking at the pictures about the costume. Actually, I don’t have specific opinions about it and it looks just fun. I think people play this randomly,” said student Noel Estrada.

Enjoying the simple things in life, and having fun, is a great way to interact with the world around you.

The T-Rex costume is a funny way to play and pass the time online. Have fun watching!