What links Ali G, Hulk Hogan and the Teletubbies? A penchant for a trip to the World Darts Championship, of course.
Fancy dress is almost compulsory at Alexandra Palace and it's no different at this year's tournament.
As Luke Littler and Co. put their skills to the test at the oche, ESPN brings you the best looks sported by revellers at darts' showpiece event.
Thursday Dec. 11 The opening night saw defending champion Littler dispatch Darius Labanauskas and Michael Smith outclass Lisa Ashton.
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Friday Dec. 12 Gian van Veen earned his first win on the Alexandra Palace stage as Ricky Evans brought the Christmas cheer.
Shrek and Lord Farquaad settled their differences for a night at the darts. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images Hulk Hogan made his annual appearance. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images The Vatican had its Christmas party in north London. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images The dartboard hat is simple, but effective. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images Saturday Dec. 13 Former world champions Luke Humphries and Gary Anderson advanced to the second round while Peter Lim, 71, became the oldest player to win a match in world championship history.
Not sure these guys thought about the practicalities of their outfit choice. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Minion mayhem before the start of Saturday's afternoon session. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The Grinch attempted to turn this fan astray. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Santa took some time out from Christmas prep to enjoy a night out at the darts. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Sunday Dec. 14 Stephen Bunting battled past Sebastian Bialecki in a first-round epic after Nitin Kumar became the first Indian to win a match at the PDC World Darts Championship.
The star needs some work but otherwise a great effort with this Christmas tree ensemble. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images A dapper-looking pirate opted for something other than a bottle of rum. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Primetime, indeed. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Pope, jockeys, Top Gun -- it was all happening on Sunday. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Monday Dec. 15 Monday's crowd saw some unsavoury scenes as Cameron Menzies repeatedly punched a drinks table on stage after being knocked out by Charlie Manby.
Ali G is an Alexandra Palace crowd favourite. Warren Little/Getty Images Peter Wright got in on the act with his mimicry of The Grinch in his win over Noa-Lynn van Leuven. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Mario attempted to direct traffic at Ally Pally. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The bananas saw some drama(s) on Monday. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Tuesday Dec. 16 and Wednesday Dec. 17 Tuesday was headlined by Gerwyn Price and the Ally Pally wasp , while Wednesday saw Raymond van Barneveld crash out in the first round.
The Oompa-Loompas returned on Tuesday. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images You are what you drink. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images What have the Romans ever done for us? Warren Little/Getty Images We can only assume there was a scarecrow and a lion just out of shot. Warren Little/Getty Images A group of jockeys took in the sights of north London. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images It's either an extremely convincing costume or proof that the Ally Pally wasp showed its face again during Wednesday's evening session. Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images Thursday Dec. 18 Thursday was a day for the underdog with Motomu Sakai overcoming Thibault Tricole and Kenyan qualifier and veterinarian David Munyua shocking 18th seed Mike De Decker in one of the biggest upsets in World Darts Championship history. Michael van Gerwen also had to work hard to beat the popular Mitsuhiko Tatsunami in the evening session.
It's surprising that there's not a player nicknamed 'The Claw'. Andrew Redington/Getty Images Told you there would be Teletubbies. Andrew Redington/Getty Images One of the jockeys remembered their horse this time. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The Grinch... and some wrestlers? John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Friday Dec. 19 Leonard Gates delighted in the afternoon session before Josh Rock got the better of Gemma Hayter. Beau Greaves later came within a whisker of beating No. 22 seed Daryl Gurney.
There's a lot going on here. Andrew Redington/Getty Images There were some unlikely tablemates on Friday. Andrew Redington/Getty Images A big Peter Wright fan? John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Saturday Dec. 20 and Sunday Dec. 21 Saturday saw several seeds fall but Stephen Bunting progressed with a dominant win over Nitin Kumar. On Sunday, Luke Littler safely navigated his way to the second round, but his much-anticipated quarterfinal showdown with Gerwyn Price was scuppered after The Iceman was beaten by Wesley Plaisier .
Where's the other 118 man? James Fearn/Getty Images These guys have got into some bad habits. James Fearn/Getty Images Can't believe they got the leave request past Santa with four days to go until the big day. James Fearn/Getty Images Double trouble. James Fearn/Getty Images The cast of Shrek made their way up the Ally Pally hill just like everyone else. James Fearn/Getty Images Monday Dec. 22 David Munyua's dream run at Ally Pally came to an end on Monday before Ricky Evans outlasted James Wade in a classic . The evening session saw Luke Humphries, Nathan Aspinall and Gian van Veen ease past their respective opponents.
Answers on a postcard... John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Did everyone decide on an alcohol theme for Monday? John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Ricky Evans isn't one to miss out on the fun. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images New profile pic secured. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Tuesday Dec. 23 Peter Wright became the latest seed to fall on Tuesday afternoon and he was followed by Danny Noppert a few hours later after he was beaten by Justin Hood in an absolute thriller. Michael van Gerwen also got the better of William O'Connor.
The big man, two days out from the big day. James Fearn/Getty Images Tuesday's Christmas lineup. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images That's not very Christmas-y Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images Look at this joker. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images Saturday Dec. 27 Stephen Bunting became the latest big name to exit the tournament on Saturday but Luke Littler was flawless in his routine win over Mensur Suljovic.
The revellers returned after Christmas, led by an unlikely fellowship. James Fearn/Getty Images A more unpopular group, you are unlikely to see. James Fearn/Getty Images There's been a few Shreks, but here's our first Princess Fiona. Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Enough said. Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Sunday Dec. 28 Luke Humphries was pushed hard by Gabriel Clemens, as was Gary Anderson by Jermaine Wattimena but they joined Gian van Veen and Michael van Gerwen in booking their places in the fourth round.
Ronald McDonald is clearly a big fan of the darts. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images The question of our time. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Dalmatian or some sort of cat? James Fearn/Getty Images Shaun the Sheep. Class. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Monday Dec. 29 Charlie Manby's dream Alexandra Palace debut continued as he got the better of Ricky Evans before Nathan Aspinall fell to Kevin Doets. In the evening session, Luke Littler battled past Rob Cross and Ryan Searle didn't drop a set (again) as he got the better of James Hurrell.
The Pharaohs look like they had a great time. James Fearn/Getty Images You can tell Christmas is over when people start dressing up as exotic birds. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Monday was a bit of a wild one. John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Crouchy? John Walton/PA Images via Getty Images Tuesday Dec. 30 Justin Hood's dream World Championship run continued on Tuesday as he routed Josh Rock but Charlie Manby's tournament debut ended at the fourth-round stage. Gary Anderson emerged victorious against Michael van Gerwen in a battle between multiple world champions.
Hope they had seats next to each other. Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images The minions returned on Tuesday. Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images The entire cast of Shrek turned out for the fourth round. Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images The darts always attracts a sizeable German contingent but these outfits were two months too late. Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Thursday Jan. 1 Ryan Searle and Gary Anderson progressed to the semifinals in the afternoon and they were later joined by Luke Littler who crushed Krzysztof Ratajski and Gian van Veen who got the better of world No. 2 Luke Humphries.
Some more bad habits on show in north London... Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Jockeys are approaching 118-118 runners as the most common costume of choice at Alexandra Palace. Warren Little/Getty Images Imagine discovering you're sat behind this enormous gingerbread man. Steven Paston/PA Images via Getty Images Thanks mum. Warren Little/Getty Images Friday Jan. 2 and Saturday Jan. 3 Luke Littler cruised into the final with a comfortable win over Ryan Searle before Gian van Veen came through an epic semifinal clash with Gary Anderson. 'The Nuke' returned on Saturday to dismantle Van Veen in a one-sided final .
There are plenty of fools and a fair few horses in an average Alexandra Palace crowd. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images It looks good, but they've overthought it. Adam Davy/PA Images via Getty Images ESPN's darts page has all the latest breaking news, features and reaction to all the big moments during this year's PDC World Darts Championship.
