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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
David18
Explorer C
Go patriotic and be Uncle Sam. Or, how about George Washington. Get a powdered wig, a three cornered hat and a Continental Army Uniform. That would be great!
doris_czternast
Explorer C
you should go as the the JOKER ,, we love your jokes
Carol_Killian_A
Explorer C
I think for Halloween, Gary and the whole Southwest Co. should dress from the 70's. Think about it... Southwest started in the 70's, Gary graduated high school in the 70's and that 70's show is very popular!!!
johnPIT_OPS
Explorer C
With the recent discovery of a really bad bigfoot costume in the georgia swamps, how about bigfoot. Low fares and great customer service are no myth.
Anonymous2371
Explorer C
I like the idea about the 70's theme
vcurry
Explorer C
How about the royal mascot for Burger King--funny and scary!
Duncan
Explorer C
Gary you would make a great Olympic Gold Southwest Metalist. You would wear the metals proudly.
Lacy1
Explorer C
I can see you as LUKE; PRINCESS LEIA; YODA, etc, Gotta luv heros in STAR WARS!
yatesm
Explorer C
Lucy...you have some 'spaining to do! Southwest is the airline that LUVS you, so it only seems fitting for Gary to be Desi Arnez aka Ricky Ricardo. So we should all have Gary start on his Cuban accent! Mark RDU-Ramp We LUV Southwest!
Anonymous689
Explorer C
I really think of the Idea as Howie Mendel is hilarioius. Especially with all the suitcase girls following him around is genious.
Kathy_shelton
Explorer C
I think you should dress up as the "Birdsnest" stadium in China.
thom-jolly
Explorer C
Oh, Gary. It's obvious.....you should go as the best super hero- Colleen!
Sherry12
Explorer C
Gary would absolutely rock Borat's banana hammock.
Aron_Wright
Explorer C
I like retro stuff to help us keep the good ole memories alive. I would like to see him dress up as Jerry Lewis's Nutty Professor or if you want something not so old, then the Eddie Murphy version of the Nutty Professor. Either could be an interesting treat lol 🙂
Brenda4
Explorer C
Dr. Frank-n-Farther from Rocky Horror Picture show is a great idea or the Hell Boy suggestion. Indiana Jones is not much of a costume it's kinda of plain for you Gary. You need something that's going to stand out.
Laura3
Explorer C
You should obviously be Juno. It's the only choice. I can see it now...big fake pregnant belly, orange striped shirt...a jug of Sunny D....so easy! Have fun 🙂
g_1
Explorer C
I think Gary should show up as Elphaba. The not so good witch from the musical "Wicked -The Untold Story of the Witches of Oz". www.wickedthemusical.com
Tucker
Explorer C
You are an airline so along that line three famous airline people come to mind. Wiley Post with the famous eyepatch, Will Roger famous side kick of Wiley's and note humorist. And if you want to go far out Amelia Earhart, still missing today.
snelson
Adventurer C
Definitely Indiana Jones--gotta LUV a good-lookin' guy in a hat!
alcohlics_anony
Explorer C
Why can't he decide for himself?
Cheryle__and_Vi
Explorer C
Since you are one of our Superheroes at SWA, our suggestions are Superman or Hancock (will Smith's character in Hancock) - they both fly!
Anonymous176
Explorer C
how about the JOKER??
DG1
Explorer C
Robert Plant -- No shaving required, dark suit and tie but mostly cuz... you're addicted to LUV.
Anonymous4574
Explorer C
Get in touch with some of your staff.... Have them dress you up as an air stewardess and work on a flight.
Linda111
Explorer C
Darth Vader would be great or.......Elvis would be a riot!!
Sam5
Explorer C
Go as the MAD HATTER from alice in wonderland because you would have to be absolutely mad to let people fly for so cheap! Its a wild and "out there costume" like some of your past ones.
Heather6
Explorer C
I think you should be David Bowie in his Ziggy Stardust days. He wore some crazy outfits, crazy hair, and fun makeup. Everyone would know who you are, and I think you would have a ton of fun doing it!!!
Anonymous2677
Explorer C
Palin! She is such a character.
Steve_S_1
Explorer C
Hi there! I was wondering if you could help me... I actually want to go as The Demon from KISS, just like you did back in '04. The problem is that I can't seem to find a wig in his style - did you buy a normal wig and just tie it up at the top? Also, where did you get the costume from? Hmmmm suggestions...I say you go back to the 70's/80's again and go as Dee Snider (Twisted Sister). :) Thanks in advance! Steve
Sandi_Roggow
Explorer C
My suggestion would be either Superman since you were able to get the Southwest/Airtran merger and claim the Atlanta gates, or Neil Armstrong since next thing you know Southwest will be flying to the moon!
Andre_Robinson
Explorer C
Now this suggestion is completely out of the box, Michael Jackson the king of Pop. If you like I can even show you how to Moonwalk. And I still have his Thriller jacket if you would like to borrow it.
joyce_szeliga
Explorer C
Frank Sinatra.....Come fly with me
Debra_Vasquez
Explorer C
Im thinking a Lady Gaga beef jerky outfit. Can't wait to see the outcome of that.
Mary_Worthingto
Explorer C
What about Lady Gaga? Or Sue Sylvester from Glee-red sweatsuit & large megaphone? Or Justin Bieber? These characters are all hot celebrities in pop culture & Southwest Airlines soars with its celebrity status and great culture!
Charlie_Fritos
Explorer C
He should wear Top Gun flight suit like Tom Cruise like in the movie because hes accomplished so many task and goals so he should be a Top Gun!!
Mike_Mahan
Explorer C
I think you would look stunning as Gandolf from Lord of the Rings.
donna_brown
Explorer C
he should be a stewardess
mochasmom
Explorer C
How about crabby cat? Shes very popular right now...