A young boy’s Halloween costume has captured the internet’s attention, sparking outrage after he placed third in a school contest despite his jaw-dropping illusion. Thousands are now rallying online, claiming the boy should have taken first place for his incredible look—a mind-bending outfit that made it appear as though he was cut in half and holding his own torso.
The creative costume, showcased at Admira Moorer Middle School in Eufaula, Alabama, has left viewers scratching their heads. In photos that went viral, the boy seems to defy physics entirely. Instead of standing normally, he appears to be holding his legs in front of him, leaving onlookers genuinely baffled about how he pulled off the illusion.
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One can only imagine the surprise his parents felt when he didn’t snag first place. Despite what many online believe to be a winning look, the school awarded him third place. The top two spots went to a student dressed as an old man and another as Wednesday Addams from The Addams Family. While the competition may have wrapped up last year, a recent resurgence of the photos on social media has reignited the debate over the contest’s results.
The internet quickly took to the boy’s defense, with Twitter users expressing disbelief. “Rigged popularity contest, biased judges,” one person commented. Another said, “He should’ve won.” Comments like “They did bro dirty” were common as others added their support for the boy, believing he deserved higher placement.
