Eric Church is known for his tough-guy image, but one Halloween, he traded in his Ray-Bans and boots for something a little more feathered and bright yellow. The country superstar recently shared the tale of his memorable Big Bird costume mishap during his first year of college. Picture this: Church and his friends are heading to Chapel Hill, North Carolina, for the annual Halloween festivities when they suddenly realize—uh oh—they forgot costumes! Talk about a Halloween panic!
Their frantic search led them to a hole-in-the-wall costume shop where they stumbled upon authentic Sesame Street costumes. Church declared, “I was Big Bird,” but it wasn’t long before the night took a hilarious turn. After a bit too much “liquid courage,” his costume straps broke, leaving the gigantic head of Big Bird swaying every which way while he walked. Can you imagine a 7-foot-4 Big Bird cluelessly trotting down Franklin Street? People were literally talking to his backside!
Despite the awkwardness, Church found the humor in it all. He recalled how folks kept telling him to turn around—only to discover he was already the life of the party, just facing the wrong direction. It’s easy to see why this chaotic costumed caper remains one of his favorite Halloween memories, proving that sometimes the best nights come from a little bit of mischief and a lot of laughs. Ever had a costume disaster that turned into an unforgettable story? Share your experience!
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