my parent won first prize at a dress up (several times) once for going as a tea pot and tea bag...

the tea pot costume was made from 'skirt hoops', and circular table cloths, (you could use a hula hoop i suppose to hold the center of the tea pot out,--or you might find some sort of stays that would work in a fabric store)) the spout and handle were made from cardboard/oaktag type paper (don't for get a hat for the tea pot top!)(a wild design or tie dye would work!)

the tea bag.. (to be in the bagis to be drunk, wasted or intoxiacated) was made from two sheets, and curtain rods, (she made a harness to hold the rods on my dad's shoulders) -- don't forget the string and tab for the tea bag...

so rather than being earl grey (the man) be earl grey, (the tea), either in the bag, or potted!


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