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gkelly1
Explorer A

I can’t believe it.  Summer is almost over, and Halloween is just around the corner.  This will be my fifth Halloween as Southwest’s CEO, and little did I know what kind of impact my costumes would have.  In 2004, I portrayed mega-rock star, Gene Simmons of KISS, [asset|

I can’t believe it.  Summer is almost over, and Halloween is just around the corner.  This will be my fifth Halloween as Southwest’s CEO, and little did I know what kind of impact my costumes would have.  In 2004, I portrayed mega-rock star, Gene Simmons of KISS, [asset|aid=165|format=post_large_image|formatter=imagecache|title=halloween kiss.jpg|align=none|height=100|width=100]

and the year after that, I rode the range as Wild Bill Hickok.  [asset|aid=166|format=post_large_image|formatter=imagecache|title=halloween wild bill.jpg|align=none|height=100|width=100]

In 2006, I took on a nautical air as that rascally Captain Jack Sparrow, [asset|aid=164|format=post_large_image|formatter=imagecache|title=halloween gary.jpg|align=none|height=100|width=100]

and last year I was the demure Edna Turnblad from Hairspray. [asset|aid=163|format=post_large_image|formatter=imagecache|title=gary halloween_0.jpg|align=none|height=100|width=100]

My Halloween Elves are ready to get the 2008 “Gary” set up, and I need suggestions about who (or what) I should portray for Halloween.  It would be really nice if your suggestion doesn’t involve shortterm (and especially longterm!) body modifications like shaving my legs, although I will sacrifice for art—within reason.

So be creative and leave your suggestion, and it’s okay to color outside the lines—the good folks at Spirit Halloween stores will make your idea come to life.

188 Comments
Van_Pham__Techn
Explorer C
I think Gary should dress up like Captain Sao Feng (Chow Yun Fat) in "Pirates of the Caribbean - At World's End". Since this year is Beijing Olympics 2008, any Chinese characters would be very special. See the picture here: http://www.thecinemasource.com/moviesdb/images/Pirates_of_the_Caribbean_At_Worlds_End%20%20-%203%20-%20Chow_Yun_Fat.jpg Van
Anonymous199
Explorer C
GARY SHOULD DRESS AS A MAN, WHO WANTS TO BE A WOMAN, THAT WANTS TO BE A MAN.
Anonymous98
Explorer C
I think you should go as the Joker from Batman as you are really mixing up the airline business as they know it!!! We know you're not crazy..just "Nuts" about Southwest! Without us around, the other airlines would be all full of themselves :-)!
ChillDude
Explorer C
Gary it's a no-brainer. Go as the Dark Knight! Yes, get a full Batman costume!
Anthony1
Explorer C
I am thinking Ugly Betty is a good one.
Anna
Explorer C
Considering all that Technology has done over the past 18 months and all that we have left to do over then next couple of years, I would love to see Gary decked out in traditional Geek Garb. Should you need an example, you might check out Sheldon on "The Big Bang Theory".
C_Johnson
Explorer C
Indiana Jones, but I like the Michael Phelps idea. Get into some skin tight body suit (only from the waist down), shave your chest....that is a must, put your ipod on and go for gold! AND hang a few medals around your neck too.
Bobby_Giovannon
Explorer C
Nothing/nobody is more popular right now than Michale Phelps. The costume would fit right in with all our cost cutting intiatives. Just a tiny little speedo, a swimming cap and 8 fake gold medals. We probably have somebody working at SWA who could wax all the necessary body parts for free, and bada bing! He's Michael Phelps. Ciao, Bobby Giovannoni
Kevin_Russell
Explorer C
Definitely Darth Vader. It would bring me much amusement to see you standing before the media listening to the usual barrage of questions over our financial health only to have you simply reply, "I find your lack of faith disturbing." And then you just walk away. Unfortunately, you can't force choke the members of the media which I'm sure you've wanted to do on occasion.
Fred_Garvin
Explorer C
Sandy from "Grease"
Mom_from_MO
Explorer C
Oh YES! Indiana Jones FOR SURE!!!
twinmama2
Explorer C
Gary, You look marrrrrvelous in all your costumes... So I am sure this year will be NO EXCEPTIONS! I think that BATMAN would be a good one since it is popular at the theatres right now or Joker or maybe 2-faced.... I am sure there are many others too in the series that you can try. So no matter what you decide, we can't wait to see it!
Howard3
Explorer C
I vote for Indiana Jones! He's resourceful and always up for an adventure.
Keith7
Explorer C
The Incredible Hulk or gas can with a sign that says "I ain't cheap"
Robert3
Explorer C
Gary, as the CEO of the LUV airline, be a little risque and dress as a French maid!
David30
Explorer C
BATMAN! I think Batman... With The Dark Knight doing so well, Batman would be perfect.
Michele9
Explorer C
It's a "no-brainer" - Mama Mia is clearly the obvious choice but I would suggest Gary to dress as her friends did with the silver lame' jumpsuits, big hair AND definitely very high heeled boots! So coooooooooollllllllllllllllll!!!!!!!!!!!
Chakakan
Explorer C
Hey Gary...you should dress up like the Chupacabra!
Anonymous123
Explorer C
halloween suggestion...go as herb.
Becky3
Explorer C
My vote is Dog the bounty hunter. Mullet and all!! Or you you could be his wife!!!!
Dave_from_OAK_i
Explorer C
Ok so I thought why not try and top the best and be a spit image of Herb, figure since you took over the position why not try and see if you can match the character. Mighty big shoes but hey were Southwest and why not? Good luck and give it the SWA try...
Rodney_F
Explorer C
I think you should go as a Vegas showgirl and show LAS some LUV.
Freddy_Krueger
Explorer C
Halloween costumes should be freightful so make sure you have the extra long arms of Freddy Kruger but instead of being mean, you just wrap your luvin' arms around us all!!! Sounds corny but that is why we are, the "luv airlines"!
eds
Explorer C
Dress up as Wacko Jacko from Thriller!
Lynn6
Explorer C
I think you should completely stay away from what everyone else is doing. Dress like a member of the band DEVO. You remember them they had those red planters for hats! That would be fun and retro and not like everyone else. Dare to be different Gary, Dare to be Different! Luv Lynn
kartex
Explorer C
The DUDE, Jeff Lebowski!
Luis_Perez
Explorer C
Gary you should dress up as LEONAIDAS from the Movie 300 Nobody thought that Southwest Was Going to Survive For As it has But they were all wrong look At US NOW WE ARE THE WARRIORS LEADING IN THE INDUSTRY SHOW YOUR WARRIOR SPIRIT In HALLOWEEN Anything You Choose will Rock The house It Would Be Great
Paige2
Explorer C
FLAVA FLAAAAAAAV!!!!!
Paige
Explorer C
P.S. To the Flava Flaaav needs to speak ghetto all day long, send him to OAK for the day and we can help him out.
Anonymous2659
Explorer C
David Branson of Virgin and he can dress up like you...
Christel1
Explorer C
I vote for Indiana Jones or the male costumes during the Mama Mia credits. Silver Lame', platform shoes, wild hair.
Anonymous1752
Explorer C
Amy Winehouse-She doesn't look like she shaves......
Anonymous2661
Explorer C
Considering the success of Southwest's fuel hedging program, my vote would be for a hedge hog
Anonymous2124
Explorer C
It is an election year. You should dress up as the man with ALL the answers.....ROSS PEROT
David17
Explorer C
Spock............Live Long And Prosper!
Gary_from_Edmon
Explorer C
Gary: You should dress up as Herb. And don't ask "Herb who?"
Halloween_costu1
Explorer C
I vote for the Nurse Joker! Here's a list of ideas for ya.... more to be added soon! http://www.halloweencostumemall.com/halloween-costumes/2008-halloween-costume-ideas/
Danny
Explorer C
Given the current focus towards Recycling and how you are now "...free to be green." You should do just that. Similar to the Blue Man Group characters. Go as a Green Man... completely painted green. Maybe with a SWA color jumpsuit.
James_Lim
Explorer C
What about Hellboy's costume? 😉
Anonymous1327
Explorer C
i think you should dress up as Charro!
Anonymous1200
Explorer C
SHREK DUDE. U GOTTA BE SHREK. OGRES ARE A SMALL BREED AND NEED REPRESENTATION.
Anonymous4032
Explorer C
Stephen Colbert?
Tina10
Explorer C
How about a Southwest Airling Pilot
Rodney_F
Explorer C
Ohhhh. Or you can be Brittany Spears or KFed. Yea maybe KFed even though brittanys more manly.
Anonymous196
Explorer C
The Joker?
Susan17
Explorer C
I am partial to Gary Indiana Jones, as it is my place of birth.
Diane_B
Explorer C
I vote for the Indiana Jones idea. Or Batman for a close second. Can't wait to see what you pick! 🙂
Tricia21
Explorer C
Gary- PLEASE be the shamu plane - no shamu face- herb kelleher face- handing out free wild turkey!!
Jamie
Explorer C
Hi Gary, I think you would make a beautiful Klinger from M*A*S*H* of course in one of his sexier dresses.
smcgann
Explorer C
What about Simon Cowell? Maybe not too original but you could really have some fun with his sarcastic comments about what this last year has given us. You could have your supportive cast of Randy and Paula Abdul egging you on with a bunch of groupie want to be's following you around?