Halloween is often regarded as the one occasion when being frightening is totally acceptable. People put out their best efforts to create their Halloween costumes, from décor to outfits. However, sometimes, regardless of how hard you try, things don’t always go as planned… If you’re feeling frustrated because your Halloween didn’t go as planned, don’t worry–you’re not alone. These people made some pretty big mistakes, and they are probably kicking themselves right about now. To help you avoid making the same mistakes, we’ve compiled a list of the best “worst” Halloween fails. They might not be what some people consider to be scary, but these situations are truly haunting. Here is a list of what not to do this Halloween…

Dads Are So Embarrassing
When it comes to dads, it appears as though they have a secret society where they discuss how to embarrass their children on a regular basis. It can’t possibly be a coincidence that dads all over the world know precisely how to make their kids squirm without having an organized method of talking about it first.

It’s unclear whether this father donned a costume for his child’s school Halloween parade on purpose or not, but the wonderful part is that he managed to make a complete fool of himself–and, consequently, his kids too. He came as Slimer from Ghostbusters, and boy, did he look ridiculous.