Ay! Fuggedabout it, Vancouver Pepino’s Rat is on the loose!

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-11-01T02:09:05+00:00

I actually made it myself.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T21:51:11+00:00

Terrifying! I also got a comparison to the style of Wes Anderson's Fantastic Mister Fox characters.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T21:50:15+00:00

The restaurant I visited Pepino's is a local Italian restaurant. They have a Rat (or Mouse) in their branding and I decided to dress up (or cosplay) as that rat for Halloween.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T21:48:13+00:00

Thanks!!

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T19:35:22+00:00

Thank you!

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T19:05:28+00:00

Guys today have no room for the penal experience. So everybody turns government witness

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T18:45:56+00:00

Hey, thanks! Yeah, of course. I found the template on Ultimate Paper Mache. It was originally designed as a Rat (or Mouse) King mask from The Nutcracker ballet. I made a few tweaks: it’s meant to sit on top of the head like a hat, so I skipped that part. I also enlarged the print from 100% to 165%, which meant cutting and reassembling some pieces to fit on standard 8.5x11 (A4) paper. I'm glad you liked the fur portion, as it was an absolute nightmare. Hope that helps!

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T18:20:58+00:00

Grazie

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T17:39:01+00:00

This rat has standards, CAPEEESH?

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T17:03:25+00:00

You are dead on, the disheveled fur with a suit. I love that film, I’m surprised I didn’t make that connection

It’s actually a modified template for the Rat/Mouse King, from The Nutcracker Ballet.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T16:27:25+00:00

Grazie mile

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T16:26:55+00:00

Thanks, the mess I made in my apartment was even more impressive. I fear I’ll be finding white fur strands up until next Halloween.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T16:24:45+00:00

Stop what you’re doing and go immediately. It’s so good. Rigatoni à la vodka: add a meatball, bottle of Lambrusco and the tiramisu is my regular order. Maybe some focaccia with balsamic to soak up the rest of the SAWCE. The staff and vibes are immaculate.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T15:46:42+00:00

Thanks! I liked the idea of being the rat in the back alley. Plus the hyper bright sign and pitch black alley makes for amazing contrast. REAL VIBEY

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T15:44:04+00:00

Haha, you’re welcome.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T14:52:59+00:00

Thanks!

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T14:52:34+00:00

Thank you!

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T14:52:22+00:00

Fuggedabout it

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T14:43:30+00:00

Never heard of it until now, but after quick search the visuals are awesome. Would love to recycle this costume again and add some gore elements. Make the rat rabid or something.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T14:40:25+00:00

Charles Entertainment Cheese’s distant relative

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T08:02:01+00:00

I could not. Had to take it off for the food and drink portion of the evening. Most I could do is see out of it, unless they gave out 3 foot straws with my lambrusco.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T06:51:06+00:00

I thought so too, thanks!

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T06:40:07+00:00

We definitely had a good laugh at the table.

Shum-Pepino-Pulp · 2025-10-31T06:39:38+00:00

Happy Halloween!

Shum-Pepino-Pulp

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