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I see what they’re trying to do there.  They’re trying to keep Sesame Street on the air by searching for the solution in the mountains and valleys of Muppet Land.

I knew there was a reason why I wanted to save that slutty dinosaur costume I came across searching for a costume for my son.  This is the closest I could find.  Actually, here is the first one.  Now two women can dress up as a slutty dinosaur without a cat fight.

@Erika_Steele@xanga - Please tell me you’ve seen the sexy unicorn costumes!

@babybug329@xanga - LOL!

Being Asian, I can understand why the Chinese take-out costume can be seen in bad taste. I mean, really. The words “Enjoy” over both breasts and “Thank You” in the crotch area? What about “Take Me Out?” Are Asian women only valued for their sexuality? And wtf is up with the fortune cookie which looks like a pseudo vagina? Yeah, I know some of you may be thinking I’m over-analyzing a simple costume. Well, it may just be a costume to some people, but if you get down to the heart of it, it’s culture appropriation at its finest.

@heart_leigh@xanga - Well, it’s appropriation of Chinese takeout which is tacky and far from authentic in the first place. The box, chopsticks and fortune cookie…it’s actually spot on. It’s not emulating a Chinese woman, it’s emulating a westernized version of some food. 

Oh no, Ernie and Bert. That’s just wrong! :/

Being corn for Halloween, lol.

@Manic_Butterflies@xanga - Yes, it’s an awful emulation of Westernized Chinese food. How about the costumes in this campaign ad? Is this not culture appropriation?

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@heart_leigh@xanga - Yes, the costumes used in that campaign are, as was the Victoria’s Secret outfit the OP referred to. A takeout box, a taco, or a McDonalds cheeseburger are not. 

Where’s the redneck woman costume, the straw hat and red/white plaid shirt and daisy dukes?

@Manic_Butterflies@xanga - It’s interesting you mentioned this because it’s not just a takeout box. It really is more than that. If it weren’t an issue then people particularly a lot of Asians wouldn’t pay attention to it if it were JUST a takeout box. 

Is the Pocohantas costume racist too?

@heart_leigh@xanga - I see your point; there is an oversexualization to it (however, pretty much anything can be sexualized into a Halloween costume which I think is a gender issue more than a racial one)  I think it’s interesting, though, that “slutty redneck” costumes (as mentioned by another poster) are commonplace and usually involve a red or blonde wig. It looks like we’re not far from Halloween becoming a basically offensive holiday. Costumes=generalizing something or someone. However, it’s not my place to tell anyone whether they should be offended or not. It’s just an interesting topic.

@Manic_Butterflies@xanga - I have no problem with a lot of the halloween costumes, but it does make me raise an eyebrow when I see some kind of questionable cultural stereotype being used. However, I do agree this topic is interesting. Alrighty, moving along.

I’m almost positive no one can say ” You sure are a sexy ear of corn!”with a straight face.

I’m going as a  Catholic School Girl =)

The straight jacket is the only remotely sexy one.  I’m also pretty sure the arms aren’t pinned so you can get your drink on.  =)

lmao oh my god this post was great i would never want to dress up in a ‘slutty’ costume in the first place lol

I’m going in a shirt that says “Hater” on the front. Best costume ever. 

I know about Babe and i don’t believe i’ve ever even been to Minnesota. Although, i doubt i would think of Babe if i saw that costume without a caption.

The “sexy watermelon” costume (not pictured) is my personal favorite.

I’m rather fond of the Real Estate Agent. Reminds me of my boss back at work.  Φ ≡

@heart_leigh@xanga - I get what you’re saying ,but this post is sexualizing ALL races. I have not seen anyone from Nebraska, or wherever,getting on here talking about how a corn costume is making a statement that farmers are only “valued for their sexuality”.

I think you are kind of off base on this.

@amateurprose@xanga - I’m still standing by what I’m saying. Corn doesn’t have the connotation like a Chinese takeout box does.

Yes, all the costumes are sexualizing any woman who dons it.  But what Heart is saying is that the Take out box costume specifically focuses on Asian women, objectifying them sexually.  Whereas, when I see a corn costume, I don’t necessarily think, “Oh, Nebraska women”.   Though, maybe you do, but I think you’re pushing it. 

But when I see that Take out Box costume, I definitiely think of Asian women, and yellow fever. 

i love these. 

the take me out one is awesome!

hahah I love the real estate agent and the corn one!! The others are a bit off.