The concept centers on replicating the appearance of a well-known toy associated with providing answers to yes-or-no questions. This entails visually transforming oneself into a representation of the fortune-telling device often through clothing, accessories, and makeup, for the purpose of participating in festive halloween celebrations.
The appeal of adopting this particular theme for a costume rests primarily on its novelty and recognizability. The item that is being represented is a pop culture touchstone, ensuring immediate identification by a large audience. The benefits can range from the ease of assembling the costume, often relying on readily available materials, to the opportunity for creative self-expression in interpreting the source material.