Balloon Boy Halloween Costume: Trend Alert

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Taking advantage of the recent media attention to the story of the "Balloon Boy" (and family the Heenes) and their scientific exploratory flying saucer-missing son hoax, a company in Canada is selling Balloon Boy Halloween costume kits online. For the price of $19.99, the Halloween costume consists of a 38-inch Mylar balloon with a small gondola attached directly underneath. Helium and string are not included. The company's website, Plantraco Microflight, claims it's meant to be politically incorrect and tongue-in-cheek. Posted along with the offer to purchase the costume kit is a warning that a young child may climb inside if the balloon is unattended. Possibly a good last-minute Halloween costume idea, but what about shipping?

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