Okay, so today I’m going to talk about how I did that “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” backyard fashion show thing. If you’re a ’90s kid like me, you know this movie. It’s pretty awesome.

Dont Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead Backyard Fashion Show - Get the Look from the Film

First off, I got this crazy idea to recreate the fashion show scene from the movie. So, I watched the movie again, just to make sure I got it right. The scene where they’re in the bowels of the fashion industry – that’s the one. I watched it over and over again. I remembered when Swell finds the babysitter dead, and they stuff her in a trunk. That part is wild, right? Anyway, I focused on the fashion show part.

Next, I needed some people. I called up my friends, the ones who are always up for some fun. I told them about my idea, and they were all in. We decided who would play which character. I got to be Sue Ellen, obviously. My buddy, Mark, he’s a bit of a slacker, so he was perfect for Kenny. We found a couple of other friends to be Zach and Melissa. It was like casting for a real movie, but way more fun and way less serious.

Then, we had to get the clothes. This was the best part. We raided our closets, our parents’ closets, even our grandparents’ closets. We found the most ridiculous stuff. I mean, we’re talking about bright colors, big shoulder pads, and all sorts of crazy patterns. We even found some old Halloween costumes and mixed them in. It was a total fashion disaster, but in the best way possible.

Setting Up

  • Built a makeshift runway in my backyard.
  • Used some old sheets and blankets as a backdrop.
  • Set up some chairs for the “audience.” (which was basically just us)

We spent the whole day setting up. We were laughing the whole time, trying on different outfits, and practicing our walks. It was so much fun, just hanging out and being silly.

The Show

  • Started the “show” when the sun started to set.
  • Played some ’90s music to set the mood.
  • Walked down the runway like we were supermodels.

We took tons of pictures and videos. We were all trying to outdo each other with our crazy outfits and poses. It was hilarious. We posted some of the pics online, and people loved it. It’s like we brought a little piece of the ’90s back to life.

Dont Tell Mom the Babysitters Dead Backyard Fashion Show - Get the Look from the Film

Honestly, it was one of the best days ever. Just being goofy with my friends, recreating a scene from one of our favorite movies. It’s the kind of stuff you remember forever. We even talked about doing other movie scenes. Maybe something from “Home Alone” next? Who knows.

Anyway, that’s the story of my “Don’t Tell Mom the Babysitter’s Dead” backyard fashion show. It was a blast, and I totally recommend doing something like this with your friends. It’s way more fun than just sitting around watching TV or something. Get out there, be creative, and have some fun!

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