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It's time for our weekly installment of Blue States Lose, where we sort through the galleries of fucked-up hipsters at The Cobrasnake, Last Night's Party, Misshapes and Ambrel (NEW!) so you don't have to. Then we bring you our 10 favorites each Friday.

We've heard it said and we've had it asked of us: How can Blue States Lose make an appearance the week after Halloween? After all, isn't everybody a "Don't" on Halloween? Isn't the whole holiday just an excuse to look ridiculous and dress like you never would on a regular night out?

Well, friends, this is somewhat true, but don't underestimate the power of the Don't. You see, much like a dainty fairy at the Brickyard 400 (that's a NASCAR race, New York), the Don't will always stick out. Inner Don'tness will always shine through, even when surrounded by countless wannabes. It's magic, really. Maybe even, dare we say, sorcery? And with that: Blue States Lose, Halloween Edition, courtesy of the inimitable Joey Arak.

10) The Cobrasnake. Pashed Up Halloween photo #4051: "Hey Steve, come over here and see what Catherine just IM'd me. Jeez. Just come over here and look over my shoulder! Look at that isn't it hilarious??!! Wait, why aren't you laughing. Hey, what are you looking at? Oh Jesus Christ, grow up."

9) Ambrel. Warriors Halloween Party photo #9177: There's no real reason to hate on this guy, except that he makes us feel bad about ourselves. Here's a simple test and then you can share in on our pain: Do you know what he's dressed as? If you answered "yes," you're an asshole. Check that: you're a douchebag asshole. Sorry, but it's true. There is no middle ground here.

8) Pashed Up Halloween photo #4016: You know what? Dressing up as The Cobrasnake and going to a party that you know The Cobrasnake will be attending isn't a half-bad idea. You're guaranteed to make the website and you can have a good laugh with your buddies. But when your costume is so half-assed that you need to wear a T-shirt explaining what it is and your fake beard looks like someone smeared diarrhea on your face, it might be time to head back to the drawing board, you dig?

7) Last Night's Party. Scary Bloody photo #2820: Stare all you want, but you're still not going to be able to figure out what it is. Even Bowie tried to upskirt it and snag a shot with his Treo to try and get a clue. We'll tell you this, though: Gawker Media will fork over $200 if you promise to fuck it and let us know.

6) Last Night's Party. 1st Anniversary photo #9193: You know that feeling that birdwatchers get when they spot their first Red-flanked Bluetail? Of course you don't. But try to imagine that surge, that rush. Now multiply it by four, because this mindfuck of a photograph is a one-time meeting of all the breeds of the male hipster flocks. From left to right, you've got the hip-hop savvy coolkid who does things like wear Doors T-shirts. Then he spend the entire night trying to convince people that he's doing it unironically while explaining how "important" the band was. Then you've got the Britrock buzz band enthusiast who's always drunk and doesn't give a fuck about New York hipster style but yet somehow always looks understated and impeccable. He always leaves with someone. Then you've got the guy whose parents are paying for his Bedford Avenue sublet and drinks for all his friends (when he's not at an open Sparks, Red Stripe and Svedka bar, 'natch). And finally, the poor schmuck who is always trying a bit too hard who nobody really likes. They say a picture is worth a thousand words but this one might be worth an entire DFA compilation. Seriously, we just sent the link to the Library of Congress and we got an instant response that just said, "Whaaaaaaaaaa???"

5) The
Cobrasnake. Forget About It photo #6431: This is Steve Aoki. His sister is mactress Devon Aoki. His father founded the Benihana chain of restaurants. He uses this wealth to fund his own personal record label, called Dim Mak. He also hops around the world going to all the best parties to "DJ," which essentially means putting on Bloc Party remixes and then when they're finished, putting on Yeah Yeah Yeahs' "Y Control." Still, though, this "DJing" enables him to grace magazine covers and hang with the likes of Hillary Duff. He wears jackets like this one all the time. He's a champion of world peace and he loves getting wasted on Sparks. His "DJ" name is Kid Millionaire. OK. Now try to sleep tonight.

4) Misshapes. Oct. 29, 2005 photo #156: Growing up, Robocop was our hero. He stood for all that was good; all he wanted to do was vanquish evil. That's all he cared about. There wasn't any bullshit about his politics or his troubles at home or his drinkinghe was a fucking robot, after all (well, half of him, anyway). And now look what's become of the guy. He's out of shape, he's picked up bad habits, his balls are saggy enough for the world to see and he has a feisty gay man in a tuxedo straddling his head. Thanks, Misshapes. You've murdered another innocent childhood.

3) Last Night's Party. 1st Anniversary photo #9291: At first you're like, "Whoa, awesome. He's Ryan Adams and she went as Rivington Street stereotype." But then you slowly back away from the picture and come to the realization that, uh they're not dressed up. Hmmmmm. And are they in an inflatable raft? OK, now we're really confused. Are we dead?

2) Misshapes. Oct. 29, 2005 photo #006: When we said it couldn't be done, he just smirked and cocked his head to the side. "Oh really?" he asked, full well knowing that he had it in him. "Well, I said I'm going to do heroin chic '80s Bruce Springsteen Vietnam Vet gay biker pirate assassin, and heroin chic '80s Bruce Springsteen Vietnam Vet gay biker pirate assassin is what I'm going to do, even if I have to murder some no good Johnny-come-lately just for his bandana. So fucking deal with it! The end!"

1) Last Night's Party. 1st Anniversary photo #9412: "My jaunty essence is one of fanciful things! I am pure innocence and joy and warm childhood memories of rendezvous and acquaintances long forgotten! My milky visage enchants all those who enter my realm! I am radiant like the first morning, when the Lord created light and looked upon his wondrous creation anddude, will you fucking stop doing that? Seriously, you've been all up in my shit all night and you're really fucking up the moment here. God damn it!"