Political Figures and Martha Stewart Are Out, Pirates and French Maids Are In--Survey by "It’s Just Lunch" Reveals the Best and Worst Halloween Costumes for Singles

It’s Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals, with more than 85 locations worldwide, conducted a survey of 1,016 singles and found that this Halloween Martha Stewart, Saddam Hussein and Dr. Phil are the worst costumes to wear to meet other singles. The survey also shows that nearly 1/3 of singles will be attending costume parties while less than 33% will be staying home and passing out candy to trick-or-treaters.

San Diego, CA (PRWEB) October 19, 2005 -- It’s Just Lunch, the premier dating service for busy professionals, with over 85 locations worldwide, conducted a survey of 1,016 singles and found that this Halloween Martha Stewart, Saddam Hussein and Dr. Phil are the worst costumes to wear to meet other singles. The survey also shows that nearly 1/3 of singles will be attending costume parties while less than 33% will be staying home and passing out candy to trick-or-treaters.

When it comes to attending a Halloween costume party men are more likely to attend solo; 52% say it’s the best place to meet single women, while 53% of women say they would never show up solo to a Halloween costume party. Over half of women would go to a Halloween costume party on a first date, while 57% of men said they would not.

Singles agree that the best way to attract other singles at a Halloween costume party is to choose sexy costumes over scary or controversial ones. 32% of single men say a woman dressed as a sexy French maid will grab their attention at a party, 28% said Cat Woman. 30% of women believe that Martha Stewart is the worst costume to wear to attract men.

Women like to see men in strong masculine costumes. 37% of women say baseball players and 31% say pirates will definitely catch their attention at a Halloween costume party. While Saddam Hussein, Dr. Phil and George Bush are the three worst costumes men can wear to attract the ladies this Halloween. When it comes to movie characters, men are most likely to dress as Captain Jack Sparrow or Batman, while the best couple costume is Bonnie and Clyde or Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie.

For the 67% of singles who are not attending a costume party, It’s Just Lunch suggests getting into the Halloween spirit with a fun fall date. 51% of singles agree that the best activity for a great Halloween date is an outdoor bonfire and another 43% said carving pumpkins and watching scary movies, while passing out candy together is a great way to spend a ghoulish evening.

About It’s Just Lunch

Since It’s Just Lunch was founded in 1991, the company has arranged millions of fun, first date lunches or drinks after work—an atmosphere where singles can feel comfortable with the process of meeting a new person. With more than 85 locations worldwide, each day IJL arranges hundreds of fun, first dates over lunch or drinks after work at over 1,100 restaurants. With many introductions leading to second dates, It’s Just Lunch is the world’s leading first date authority.

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Contact:

Katherine Los

It’s Just Lunch

619.234.7200 ext. 102

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