Pumpkins, crunchy leaves, candy corn, scary movies, and costumes. Halloween is right around the corner, and as we all plan our costumes for the party’s costume contest, let’s think about what we’re bound to see this year.
You’ll have your couples costumes, your "I did dress up! I’m a broke college student!" kids, and your crew of Batmans, Supermans, and honestly, probably some guy dressed up as a cheerleader. You’ll see the girls who are dressed in tiny little costumes that make you feel cold for them, as you drive by them in your roommate’s passenger seat. Of course, that isn’t everything we’ll see. Let’s take a moment to consider those costumes that you can’t tell were bought as a joke or not.
1. "Sexy" Minion
If you’re anything like me, you’ll think that the minions are a plague upon this earth. Or, if you’re not, you love them. However, I think we can all agree that no child movie character should be turned into a sexy costume.
2. "Sexy " Donald Trump
You know what I think of when I hear the word "sexy"? Definitely not Donald Trump. Although, it would seem very funny to see the actual Donald Trump walking around with his butt cheeks hanging out of his shorts.
3. "Sexy" Sesame Street Characters
Again, with the children’s characters. Why? Who was the person who was responsible for this? Big Bird? Elmo? Really?
4. "Sexy" Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Seriously? Why?
5. "Sexy" Bert and Ernie
LEAVE THE CHILDREN’S CHARACTERS ALONE.
6. "Sexy" Finding Nemo
In what world is a fish sexy? Nemo’s story is tragic!
7. "Sexy" Lobster?
Apparently, crustaceans are in this year.
8. "Sexy" SpongeBob SquarePants
This list wouldn’t be complete without SpongeBob!
9. "Sexy" Pizza
Thank goodness you’re dressed as a pizza! How else would you remind everyone else to eat?
10. "Sexy" Ogre
I know the moral of the story in "Shrek" was that it doesn’t matter what you look like, but I just. I don’t even know what to say.
11. "Sexy" Olaf
Do you see this costume? Might I suggest that we all just let it go? Because it needs to go far, far away.
12. "Sexy" Caitlyn Jenner
Now, I know that people like to take something controversial and make a mockery out of it, but this just seems a little exaggerated.
13. "Sexy" Ebola Nurse
The cause of 9,300 deaths is not something to take light-hearted. Unfortunately, that doesn’t stop some people.
14. "Sexy" Nun
Now, I would say some of you guys need to take a stop at your local church, but now, I don’t know if that would be wise.
So please, this year, if you want to dress up "sexy," take advice from "Mean Girls." Just buy some animal ears and call it a day.
In all seriousness, have fun this Halloween. Dress up as whatever you want, as long as it’s not super offensive. Don’t make fun of other people in their costumes unless they’re taking part in a "most ridiculous costume" contest. And remember, it’s not a real party until "Ghostbusters" is played.
Take a look at this video to see how these girls are addressing the increasing objectification of women’s costumes.
Happy Halloween!
