Ahmed Mohamed (second from the left) was arrested for allegedly building a “hoax clock.” Credit: Alia Salem/Twitter

October is here and the Halloween shopping extravaganza is in full force, with classic costumes, takes on celebrities and political figures, and, of course, stupid stupid ideas.

The latest is from costumeish.com, which features 14-year-old Ahmed Mohamed who was famously arrested by police in Irving, Texas for trying to impress his teacher with a clock he built. 

They’re calling it the “Clock Boy Meme Costume.” This travesty can be purchased for the low price of $80. The costume has accessories, too, including an aluminum case, “clock guts,” an LCD screen, clear glasses, a NASA shirt and handcuffs.

However, as costumeish.com notes, “just be careful who you show it to!”

Credit: costumeish.com

Mark Reagan isn't from Texas, but he came here as soon as he could. He got his start on the windy plains of southwest Kansas at the Dodge City Daily Globe where he covered education and eventually served...