Awkward family photos: Halloween 2013 edition With the smell of fall in the air and pumpkins on every doorstep, millions of Americans of all ages get a sudden urge to dress up in capes and maybe invest in some makeup or a fun wig. But as these hilariously awkward photos show, many families simply don't believe in the 'less is more' approach when it comes to choosing their Halloween getups. Rifling through a slideshow of some of the most embarrassing and gawky Halloween photos, one can encounter anything, a swashbuckling knight to a three-headed monster. Some went the more traditional route, dressing up as a jack-o-lantern or Count Dracula, but others showed some outside-the-box thinking coupled with a do-it-yourself attitude, creating spectacularly mind-boggling outfits like a family rainbow or Mr and Mrs Telephone-head. Over the rainbow: This family dressed as all the colors of the rainbow Monster: Frankenstein looked awfully frightening in this awkward family photos from days gone by Naughty pumpkin: This fellow thought a pumpkin bra and jocks was a good idea Hello? Mr and Mrs Telephone-head were all the rage Interesting: This dad, flanked by his pretty-in-pink daughters, wore a sign that screamed 'The Wages For Sin Is Death' Scary: Birds and bears were the theme in this household The slideshow complied by the website Awkward Family Photos proves that when it comes to Halloween, there is no such thing as going too far with your costume. For example, one dad, flanked by his pretty-in-pink daughters wore a sign that screamed 'The Wages For Sin Is Death.' There seems to be no end to creativity when holiday ensembles are concerned, from a homemade Noah's Ark to an impressive giraffe disguise and an adorable Frankenstein. Much like today, in the 80s and 90s costumes based on pop culture phenomena were all the rage. While others preferred to show off their bodies for example by donning a head-to-toe pumpkin costume complete with mini pumpkins for a bra. Cute as pie: This bub looked adorable sitting in a pumpkin Castle: A princess and her castle looked proud of their efforts Hard work: Noah and his ark looked impressive Knight: Paper plates helped turn this little boy into a brave knight All together now: Families who dress up together stay together Eek: Did the young man to the left just realize he has three heads? New book: The hilarious website Awkward Family Photos now has a holiday book for your coffee table