It wouldn't be Halloween season without the following racist, sexist and offensive costumes. "But it's all in good fun!" you probably want to exclaim. O rly?
Here's why that is simply not true. Before you jump down to the comment section to declare that we need to lighten up, please remember these basic rules:
- Most cultures prefer not to have their rich history reduced to drunken pageantry.
- Commentary about women’s bodies should not be purchased in a clear plastic bag at a local Halloween warehouse store.
- Mocking serious social issues of our time will just make you seem like an elitist a-hole.
Read on for our guide on why exactly these costumes just aren't cool.
Indigenous Cultures Have Told Us Before: They're Not Our Mascot
It's Probably Best Not To Depict Women As Doll-Like And Servantile
This Is Just Downright Mockery Of Hispanic Culture
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Hobo? Oh Hell No.
Eating Disorders Should Never Be Depicted As Sexy
Also, Don't Be A 'Fat' Anything Either.
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And While We're Talking Bodies, Let's Not Objectify A Serious Career
And Men, Please Don't Dress As A Women's Body Part
Mental Illness Is Not Really Costume Material
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Terrorism Isn't Exactly A Festive Topic
And As You All Know, This Is Just A No
Also, just for good measure, don't take costume advice from Chris Brown, Bill Maher or Subway commercials.
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Other than that, have a Happy Halloween!
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Correction: An earlier version of this article used a female pronoun when referring to Jelani Cobb, who is a man.