Jersey Shore: truly scary television

MTV's Jersey Shore has been hailed by many in the US as a horror show. In tribute, there has been a wave of themed parties at US college campuses. Now, to cash in on the popularity of the reality series, MTV has launched a range of Halloween outfits based on its characters. The Wall Street Journal Europe reports that costumes of Michael "The Situation" Sorrentino – featuring flesh-coloured foam abs – and wigs in the style of Pauly D and Snooki have sold out in stores across the US. Snooki herself says she plans to dress up as a her favourite food – a pickle – for Halloween.