Halloween costumes: What’s offensive, what’s not.

Does it capitalize on a tragedy or crisis?

Yes
No

Don’t

Is it some sort of internet meme you’re going to have to spend the whole night explaining?

Ya LOL
No

It’s a gamble but godspeed

Are you just hoping to attract a mate by displaying your unique interpretation of pop culture and social trends?

I’m so lonely
Is my Joker mashup costume that obvious?

Yes. Blessings.

Is it a beloved children’s character?

Ew No
You know, a sexy Mr. Rogers costumer DOES exist…

Is it a controversial political figure?

Yes
No

NOOO

Spare us

Is it food?

Yes
No

Bring us sexy pizza

OMG what is it!

Sexy Winston Churchill
Sexy clown

Spare us

Does it involve blackface?

Yes
Of course not

Don’t

Could people see it as offensive?

Maybe
No

Like, does it feature negative or stereotypical depictions of religious, racial or ethnic groups?

People are so sensitive

Does it involve something inflatable and obscene?

What?

You probably shouldn’t wear that

I don’t care, it’s a free country

You’re probably good

Hey, it’s a suggestion not a command