Ruth Bader Ginsburg Pun Costume Ideas ?
October 18, 2017 11:44 AM Subscribe
We (a bunch of us) are dressing up as a swarm of punny variations on Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Our ideas so far:
Ruth Vader Ginsburg.
Babe Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
Ruth Badger Ginsburg.
Ruth Masterbader Ginsburg.
Ruth Bader Ginsburger and Fries.
Give me more. Thanks
Ruth Bather Ginsburg (either old-timey bathing costume or bikini, your choice really, but esther-williams-style bathing cap recommended)
Ruth Slayer Ginsburg (Buffy/SCOTUS mashup, maybe a combo stake/gavel)
Ruth Vaper Ginsburg
posted by halation at 11:48 AM on October 18, 2017 [8 favorites]
Ruth Slayer Ginsburg (Buffy/SCOTUS mashup, maybe a combo stake/gavel)
Ruth Vaper Ginsburg
posted by halation at 11:48 AM on October 18, 2017 [8 favorites]
Tomb Raider Ginsburg
posted by Pater Aletheias at 11:49 AM on October 18, 2017 [24 favorites]
posted by Pater Aletheias at 11:49 AM on October 18, 2017 [24 favorites]
Ruth Bader Hindenburg.
posted by sexyrobot at 11:50 AM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by sexyrobot at 11:50 AM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
Rutabaga Ginsburg
posted by Mchelly at 11:51 AM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by Mchelly at 11:51 AM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
Ruth Allan Ginsberg?
posted by latkes at 11:52 AM on October 18, 2017 [7 favorites]
posted by latkes at 11:52 AM on October 18, 2017 [7 favorites]
Ruth Bader-Meinhoff?!
posted by latkes at 11:52 AM on October 18, 2017 [6 favorites]
posted by latkes at 11:52 AM on October 18, 2017 [6 favorites]
Bluth Bader Ginsberg?!!!
posted by latkes at 11:53 AM on October 18, 2017 [11 favorites]
posted by latkes at 11:53 AM on October 18, 2017 [11 favorites]
Ruth Bader "Gin"sburg with a martini glass.
posted by Former Congressional Representative Lenny Lemming at 11:54 AM on October 18, 2017 [8 favorites]
posted by Former Congressional Representative Lenny Lemming at 11:54 AM on October 18, 2017 [8 favorites]
Ruth Bader GinAndTonicsBerg
posted by RhysPenbras at 11:54 AM on October 18, 2017
posted by RhysPenbras at 11:54 AM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Crater Ginsburg (something moon-themed?)
Ruth Waiter Ginsburg (tray and notepad)
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 11:54 AM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Ruth Waiter Ginsburg (tray and notepad)
posted by mandolin conspiracy at 11:54 AM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Tooth Bader Ginsburg with vampire teeth.
posted by Former Congressional Representative Lenny Lemming at 11:55 AM on October 18, 2017 [8 favorites]
posted by Former Congressional Representative Lenny Lemming at 11:55 AM on October 18, 2017 [8 favorites]
Ruth Hater Ginsburg!
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 11:56 AM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 11:56 AM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Ruth 'Tater Ginsburg, which would be some sort of giant potato with giant glasses and a dissent cravat.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 11:57 AM on October 18, 2017 [19 favorites]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 11:57 AM on October 18, 2017 [19 favorites]
Soothsayer Ginsburg
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 11:58 AM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 11:58 AM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
Ruth 'Mater Ginsburg, which would be a rusted-out buck-toothed truck with giant glasses and a dissent cravat.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 11:58 AM on October 18, 2017
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 11:58 AM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Nader Ginsburg, who is unsafe at any speed...with a dissent cravat. Collar? Whatever that lacy thing is.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 11:59 AM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 11:59 AM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth For the Winsburg
Ruth Waders Ginsburg wears fishing pants and judicial robe
Ruthless Bader Ginsburg wears an executioner's hood
posted by mattamatic at 12:00 PM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
Ruth Waders Ginsburg wears fishing pants and judicial robe
Ruthless Bader Ginsburg wears an executioner's hood
posted by mattamatic at 12:00 PM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
Response by poster: Not to threadsit, but I think I’m gonna have to make some more friends.
Amazing ideas, keep ‘me coming!
posted by Grandysaur at 12:02 PM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
Amazing ideas, keep ‘me coming!
posted by Grandysaur at 12:02 PM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
Ruth Bader Twinsburg, who is from the Southeastern suburbs of Cleveland.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:02 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:02 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Babe Ruth Bader Ginsburg (baseball bat, Yankee uniform under the robes?)
posted by stevis23 at 12:03 PM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
posted by stevis23 at 12:03 PM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
Ruth Satyr Ginsburg.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:03 PM on October 18, 2017 [11 favorites]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:03 PM on October 18, 2017 [11 favorites]
Sleuth Bader Ginsburg.
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:04 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:04 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Earth Bader Ginsburg?
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Address? (With Abe Lincoln hat?)
Root Bader Ginsburg, the carrot/tree version?
posted by stillmoving at 12:04 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Address? (With Abe Lincoln hat?)
Root Bader Ginsburg, the carrot/tree version?
posted by stillmoving at 12:04 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Baby Ruth Bader Ginsburg (the candy bar Baby Ruth)
posted by hydra77 at 12:04 PM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by hydra77 at 12:04 PM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
Ruth Bader Finsburg: LEGAL SHARK
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:05 PM on October 18, 2017 [9 favorites]
posted by chesty_a_arthur at 12:05 PM on October 18, 2017 [9 favorites]
Lucille Bluth Bader Ginsburg.
posted by Siobhan at 12:05 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by Siobhan at 12:05 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Smooth Dater Ginsburg. Tooth Straighter Ginsburg. Youth Slayer Ginsburg.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:06 PM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:06 PM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
John Wilkes Booth Bader Ginsburg
posted by Mchelly at 12:07 PM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by Mchelly at 12:07 PM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
Ruth Betta Ginsburg?
(Also the name of my Siamese fighting fish, but she's already dressed as such. Dunno how a human would pull it off... but now I kinda want to)
posted by Drosera at 12:08 PM on October 18, 2017 [7 favorites]
(Also the name of my Siamese fighting fish, but she's already dressed as such. Dunno how a human would pull it off... but now I kinda want to)
posted by Drosera at 12:08 PM on October 18, 2017 [7 favorites]
Sleuth Freighter Ginsburg.
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:10 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:10 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruthless Bader (or Badder) Ginsburg, like an evil twin.
posted by ernielundquist at 12:10 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by ernielundquist at 12:10 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth Bader Iceberg (either Titanic-sinking or cheap beer themed)
Ruth Paper Ginsburg (at least 2x life size for maximum effectiveness)
Ruther Shader Ginsburg (sunglasses + snide comments)
posted by supercres at 12:15 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Paper Ginsburg (at least 2x life size for maximum effectiveness)
Ruther Shader Ginsburg (sunglasses + snide comments)
posted by supercres at 12:15 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Spader Ginsburg. Carry a shovel.
Ruth Nader Ginsburg - either a ford pinto prop or presidential candidate jokes.
posted by bilabial at 12:22 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Nader Ginsburg - either a ford pinto prop or presidential candidate jokes.
posted by bilabial at 12:22 PM on October 18, 2017
Groot Bader Ginsburg?
posted by xenization at 12:22 PM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
posted by xenization at 12:22 PM on October 18, 2017 [5 favorites]
Ruth Bueller Ginsburg (Ferris Bueller jacket over the black robe, dissent collar, shades)
posted by dayintoday at 12:24 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by dayintoday at 12:24 PM on October 18, 2017
- Ruth Bader Twinsburg (identical edition): two standard-issue Ruths
- Ruth Bader Twinsburg (conjoined edition): an extra fake head on an otherwise standard Ruth
- Ruth Grater Ginsburg: giant kitchen box grater instead of robes
- Smooth Operator Ginsburg: comes armed with list of SCOTUS-themed pickup lines
posted by fifthpocket at 12:31 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
- Ruth Bader Twinsburg (conjoined edition): an extra fake head on an otherwise standard Ruth
- Ruth Grater Ginsburg: giant kitchen box grater instead of robes
- Smooth Operator Ginsburg: comes armed with list of SCOTUS-themed pickup lines
posted by fifthpocket at 12:31 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Ruth Bader Simsburg, with a green diamond rigged up like a halo) over their head.
posted by Room 641-A at 12:31 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
posted by Room 641-A at 12:31 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Ruth Baiter Ginsburg (fishing equipment)
Moose Bader Ginsburg (real loose on the rhyme, but would be somewhat easy)
Truth Rater Ginsburg (lie detector)
(this is a fantastic askme)
posted by Fig at 12:46 PM on October 18, 2017 [7 favorites]
Moose Bader Ginsburg (real loose on the rhyme, but would be somewhat easy)
Truth Rater Ginsburg (lie detector)
(this is a fantastic askme)
posted by Fig at 12:46 PM on October 18, 2017 [7 favorites]
Ruth Spay-er Ginsburg.
Polling Booth Gator Ginsburg
Vermouth Bader Ginsburg
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:48 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Polling Booth Gator Ginsburg
Vermouth Bader Ginsburg
posted by fluffy battle kitten at 12:48 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth Bader Pittsburgh would wear a Steelers jersey under her robes and carry a terrible towel and a Primanti Bros sandwich.
posted by jabes at 12:53 PM on October 18, 2017 [6 favorites]
posted by jabes at 12:53 PM on October 18, 2017 [6 favorites]
Rock, Paper, Ginsburg
posted by Mchelly at 1:07 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
posted by Mchelly at 1:07 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Ruth Bader Allen Ginsberg
posted by munchingzombie at 1:22 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by munchingzombie at 1:22 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth Player Ginsburg
Ruth Player Hater Ginsburg
Ruth Errol Flynnsburg
posted by dismas at 1:52 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth Player Hater Ginsburg
Ruth Errol Flynnsburg
posted by dismas at 1:52 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth (Roller)Blader Ginsburg
posted by kitkatcathy at 1:59 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by kitkatcathy at 1:59 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Ruth Bader Winsburg
posted by lilac girl at 3:02 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by lilac girl at 3:02 PM on October 18, 2017
Truth Bader Ginsburg (Puritan foremother)
posted by Iris Gambol at 3:05 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by Iris Gambol at 3:05 PM on October 18, 2017
Sleuth Bader Ginsburg
Yes, Sherlock-mashup. Get a deerstalker cap, pipe, magnifying glass, and Justice robes..
posted by fings at 3:11 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Yes, Sherlock-mashup. Get a deerstalker cap, pipe, magnifying glass, and Justice robes..
posted by fings at 3:11 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Ruth Bader Ginsburger King
Ruth Bader Ginsburgermeister Meisterburger
posted by beccaj at 3:39 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Bader Ginsburgermeister Meisterburger
posted by beccaj at 3:39 PM on October 18, 2017
Uncouth Dater Ginsburg (with corny pick-up lines)
Oh how I hope she sees this thread
posted by fritley at 3:58 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Oh how I hope she sees this thread
posted by fritley at 3:58 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Carry a bong or joint and go as Ruth Douglas Ginsburg
posted by rhizome at 4:09 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by rhizome at 4:09 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Gator Ginsburg (alligator head)
Ruth Skater Ginsburg (ice or board variety)
posted by Diagonalize at 4:57 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth Skater Ginsburg (ice or board variety)
posted by Diagonalize at 4:57 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth Bader Winesburg, Ohio
posted by Iris Gambol at 4:58 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by Iris Gambol at 4:58 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Ruth Slater Ginsburg
Ruth Slater Ginsburg (harder to convey?)
Ruth Cater Ginsburg
This is extremely bad so don't do this, but also Rae CarRuth Bader Ginsburg.
posted by mhum at 5:03 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Slater Ginsburg (harder to convey?)
Ruth Cater Ginsburg
This is extremely bad so don't do this, but also Rae CarRuth Bader Ginsburg.
posted by mhum at 5:03 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Bader Gainsbourg
Ruth Bader Gettysburg (civil war uniform maybe?)
posted by mhum at 5:54 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Bader Gettysburg (civil war uniform maybe?)
posted by mhum at 5:54 PM on October 18, 2017
RGBRBG: RedGreenBlue Ruth Bader Ginsburg (multi-color robe)
posted by oneswellfoop at 5:56 PM on October 18, 2017 [6 favorites]
posted by oneswellfoop at 5:56 PM on October 18, 2017 [6 favorites]
Following the Ruth Bader Pittsburgh theme, I was thinking of Ruth Bader Yinzburg ("Yinz" is like Pittsburghese for "y'all" or "you guys")
posted by shortyJBot at 6:22 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
posted by shortyJBot at 6:22 PM on October 18, 2017 [1 favorite]
Any chance you can get three of you to line up, put your arms straight out with the palm flat and facing away from you, and launch into a version of "Stop! In the Name of Love"?
After all, you'll be Supremes..
posted by Nerd of the North at 6:43 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
After all, you'll be Supremes..
posted by Nerd of the North at 6:43 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Or you could go as Ruth Bader Jarlsberg. I hear she's a big cheese..
posted by Nerd of the North at 6:44 PM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by Nerd of the North at 6:44 PM on October 18, 2017 [3 favorites]
Roof Slater Ginsburg - great for house repairs...
posted by Calvin and the Duplicators at 6:57 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by Calvin and the Duplicators at 6:57 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Waiter Ginsburg (this thread is amazing!)
posted by Champagne Supernova at 7:52 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by Champagne Supernova at 7:52 PM on October 18, 2017
or Tooth Bader Ginsburg using one of these designs.
posted by oneswellfoop at 8:14 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by oneswellfoop at 8:14 PM on October 18, 2017
Truth Bader Ginsburg Coming Out of Her Well to Shame Mankind
posted by speicus at 8:15 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
posted by speicus at 8:15 PM on October 18, 2017 [4 favorites]
Sonic Youth Bader Ginsburg (good opportunity for a couple's/group costume)
Sojourner Truth Bader Ginsburg
Phil Hellmuth Bader Ginsburg
Sabretooth Bader Ginsburg (either prehistoric creature or Marvel villain)
posted by mhum at 8:18 PM on October 18, 2017
Sojourner Truth Bader Ginsburg
Phil Hellmuth Bader Ginsburg
Sabretooth Bader Ginsburg (either prehistoric creature or Marvel villain)
posted by mhum at 8:18 PM on October 18, 2017
Ruth Braider Ginsburg, your standard issue Ginsburg but with Heidi braids.
posted by moons in june at 8:27 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by moons in june at 8:27 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Ruth Flavor Ginsburg? (Mash her up with Flavor Flav?)
posted by adorap0621 at 9:34 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by adorap0621 at 9:34 PM on October 18, 2017 [2 favorites]
Can't believe no one has commented with the SNL "Ruth Bader GinsBURN!"
posted by rogerrogerwhatsyourrvectorvicto at 10:39 PM on October 18, 2017
posted by rogerrogerwhatsyourrvectorvicto at 10:39 PM on October 18, 2017
Can we please manifest this into real life like the HURF DURF BUTTER VADER and contribute photos? Is Projects a good place for such a thing?
posted by moonlight on vermont at 4:07 AM on October 19, 2017 [2 favorites]
posted by moonlight on vermont at 4:07 AM on October 19, 2017 [2 favorites]
Cardboard box mecha Ruth Jaeger Ginsburg
Cardigan wearing Fred Rogers puppet holding Ruth Neighbor Ginsburg
Ruth Quaker (Oats) Ginsburg
Ruth Saber Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Dolphinsburg
MMA fighter or boxer Ruth Bader Take-It-On-The-Chinsburg
posted by moonlight on vermont at 4:20 AM on October 19, 2017
Cardigan wearing Fred Rogers puppet holding Ruth Neighbor Ginsburg
Ruth Quaker (Oats) Ginsburg
Ruth Saber Ginsburg
Ruth Bader Dolphinsburg
MMA fighter or boxer Ruth Bader Take-It-On-The-Chinsburg
posted by moonlight on vermont at 4:20 AM on October 19, 2017
Been watching too much TNG lately.
Ruth Betazoid Ginsburg
posted by Crystal Fox at 7:18 AM on October 19, 2017 [2 favorites]
Ruth Betazoid Ginsburg
posted by Crystal Fox at 7:18 AM on October 19, 2017 [2 favorites]
Ruth Bader Gingerbread
Ruth Bader Grindr
Ruth Bader Gandalf
Moose Bader Ginsburg (apologies to my sister if this brings up any bad memories)
posted by Guy Smiley at 10:18 PM on October 19, 2017
Ruth Bader Grindr
Ruth Bader Gandalf
Moose Bader Ginsburg (apologies to my sister if this brings up any bad memories)
posted by Guy Smiley at 10:18 PM on October 19, 2017
Root Bader Ginsburg (sudo confirm Garland)
Truther Bader Ginsburg (Trump wig and birth certificate t-shirt)
[edit: should be Ruth Birther Ginsburg, obv]
posted by kleinsteradikaleminderheit at 11:44 AM on October 20, 2017 [1 favorite]
Truther Bader Ginsburg (Trump wig and birth certificate t-shirt)
[edit: should be Ruth Birther Ginsburg, obv]
posted by kleinsteradikaleminderheit at 11:44 AM on October 20, 2017 [1 favorite]
Oh hey: Dr. Seuss Bader Ginsburg! There could be a poem. Ooo, and clerk 1 and clerk 2!
posted by kleinsteradikaleminderheit at 12:21 PM on October 20, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by kleinsteradikaleminderheit at 12:21 PM on October 20, 2017 [3 favorites]
Vermouth Bailey Gin-sburg? (cocktails. not sure how to execute it tastefully...)
posted by Sockin'inthefreeworld at 2:17 AM on October 21, 2017
posted by Sockin'inthefreeworld at 2:17 AM on October 21, 2017
Ruthless Bader (or Badder) Ginsburg, like an evil twin.
All you'd need is a standard R.B.G. costume, plus a goatee.
posted by Greg_Ace at 1:42 PM on October 21, 2017 [2 favorites]
All you'd need is a standard R.B.G. costume, plus a goatee.
posted by Greg_Ace at 1:42 PM on October 21, 2017 [2 favorites]
Ruth Bader Heisenberg
Ruth Bader Heisenberg (Breaking Bad version)
posted by Room 641-A at 10:32 AM on October 25, 2017
Ruth Bader Heisenberg (Breaking Bad version)
posted by Room 641-A at 10:32 AM on October 25, 2017
Ruth Bader Gins-Borg (Resistance Is Futile) (You Will Be Assimilated)
posted by NedKoppel at 2:20 PM on October 27, 2017
posted by NedKoppel at 2:20 PM on October 27, 2017
Drat. Sorry, Sokka shot first. Didn't see you there.
posted by NedKoppel at 2:21 PM on October 27, 2017
posted by NedKoppel at 2:21 PM on October 27, 2017
PLEASE post photos after!!
posted by latkes at 4:08 PM on October 27, 2017 [3 favorites]
posted by latkes at 4:08 PM on October 27, 2017 [3 favorites]
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