Comedian, Paralympian, and author Josh Sundquist has turned Halloween into an annual showcase of wit and visual storytelling, and this year's reveal comes with a heartfelt twist. In a recent TikTok, the single-leg amputee unveiled his latest costume — a cheeky nod to the "Florida Man" meme — while sharing the big news that his family is relocating to Florida so their young son can grow up closer to his grandparents.
The reveal continues a tradition that has made Sundquist a must-watch every October. His costumes aren't just clever; they're designed around his amputation, transforming a personal reality into a playful, memorable visual gag that delights millions online. This year's entry blends pop culture, geography, and a family milestone into one instantly viral idea.
How Josh Sundquist’s Halloween Tradition Started
Sundquist has been open about the origins of his one-of-a-kind Halloween approach, which began with a simple idea and quickly evolved into a signature creative challenge. "I was going to a Halloween party dressing as a partially eaten gingerbread man. After that, the leg lamp from a Christmas story, [then] a pink flamingo, it's sort of like a crutch handstand," Sundquist explained in his TikTok video.
That early run of costumes set the tone for what would become a yearly event. Over time, Sundquist has continued to mine pop culture, household objects, and iconic silhouettes for inspiration, turning each concept into a joke that only works because of the way he commits to the bit. The ingenuity is the point: a hyper-specific gag, executed with precision, that flips expectations and gets a laugh while celebrating difference.
His catalog of past looks is a greatest hits list of cleverness. He's gone as Tigger from Winnie the Pooh, Groot from Guardians of the Galaxy, the instantly recognizable Pixar lamp, a microscope, and even Thor's hammer. Each costume relies on his gift for visual puns and his willingness to design around negative space, making the absence of a limb a creative advantage rather than a limitation.
From Solo Visual Gags To Clever Family Cosplays
In recent years, Sundquist has expanded the tradition to include his wife and their son, turning Halloween into a full-on family production. The group concepts preserve the same playful spirit, while adding a new layer of storytelling and visual cohesion.
For their first Halloween after their son was born, Sundquist turned himself into a firefighter sliding down a pole, complete with a brilliant physical illusion, while his wife embodied the flames. Their baby completed the tableau in an adorable Dalmatian outfit, instantly making the family ensemble one of Sundquist's most shareable ideas.
The following year, the trio embraced roadside kitsch and neighborhood humor. Sundquist took on the role of an inflatable tube guy — the bendy, waving attention-grabbers that dance outside car dealerships — while his wife dressed as a "for sale" sign and their son rolled along in a toy car. The concept worked on multiple levels: a tight composition, visual comedy, and the kind of motion-friendly choreography that plays perfectly on social video.
These family costumes underscore why Sundquist's Halloween reveals consistently resonate. They're compact stories told in a single glance, they invite audiences in on the joke, and they make disability part of the setup rather than the punchline. It's a balance of humor and heart that has helped his annual posts become appointment viewing for fans.
This Year’s "Florida Man" Reveal Comes With Big News
The 2024 costume takes that combination of personal meaning and pop-culture savvy even further. Sundquist appears as "Florida Man," wearing a cutout of the state of Florida strapped to his body. His wife complements the concept as an alligator, while their toddler completes the ensemble as a hurricane — a clever trio that instantly communicates the Sunshine State theme and the internet-famous headline format it references.
But the gag is more than a sight gag. Sundquist used the moment to announce that his family is moving to Florida. The reasoning is decidedly tender: they want their son to grow up closer to his grandparents. It's a reveal that turns a clever costume into a life update, making this year's Halloween post not just funny, but genuinely meaningful for the family and their audience.
The "Florida Man" concept is a smart fit for Sundquist's style. It's recognizable, meme-adjacent, and instantly legible even in a quick-scroll feed. By incorporating his wife and child into the theme, he keeps the focus on family while delivering another sharply composed visual. That balance between thoughtful design and approachable humor is exactly what has kept his costumes in the cultural conversation every October.
As always, the reaction from fans has been enthusiastic, with viewers praising both the creativity and the sentiment behind the move. Sundquist's Halloween tradition has evolved from a one-off party idea into a yearly celebration of ingenuity, and this latest entry proves there's still plenty of inspiration left. With a new home base on the horizon, the possibilities for future costumes may even expand along with the family's next chapter.
For now, "Florida Man" stands as another prime example of how a great costume can do more than get a laugh. In Sundquist's hands, it can also mark a milestone, spotlight a value, and bring millions of people together for a moment of joy.
