Halloween is right around the corner. Many people consider dressing up in costumes to be the reason they regard it as the most fun holiday of the year. People started dressing up in costumes on Halloween hundreds of years ago in an attempt to scare spirits away. Costumes have changed considerably over the years ranging from cute and sweet to scary and grotesque. A few costumes could even be considered politically incorrect and disturbing. It seems that year after year, there are a select few that purposely go out of their way to push the envelope, and ignite controversy among on-lookers with their costume. The following are a few new costumes for 2011 that are sure to get people talking about you – and not in a good way.
The newest Halloween costume sure to be seen this year is “The Wall Street Protester”. This costume is easy to put together using things most people may already have. A flannel shirt, jeans, hiking boots, and a home-made poster will accomplish the look.
Dressing up as Anthony Wiener will surely stir up controversy. Anthony Wiener is the former U.S. Representative from New York who garnered a huge amount of media attention when his sexting scandal was brought to light forcing his resignation from Congress. Costume stores are actually selling Anthony Wiener masks. This outfit could easily be completed by the addition of a suit or simply by wearing a white towel which is what Wiener was wearing when he photographed himself with his iphone and forwarded the pic to his lover.
Another highly controversial costume for 2011 is the “Dead Osama Bin Laden” costume. This costume can be purchased online and in select costume stores and consists of a full Osama Bin Laden costume, complete with mask. An eye patch should also be worn for an accurate depiction. For a funny twist, a snorkel can be added to explain how Osama escaped his watery fate.
The recent passing of Steve Jobs is sure to inspire a costume this year. All you need to accomplish this look is Steve’s trademark look of jeans, a black turtleneck, and new balance 991 sneakers. To push this costume over the line into repulsive territory, add zombie make-up.
Troy Davis who was put to death recently for the murder of a policeman after the Supreme Court denied his last-minute stay of execution, inspired some hot debate within the media this year. He apparently, also inspired a costume for 2011. T-shirts that read ” I AM TROY DAVIS” across the front can be purchased online and paired with a fake syringe. To achieve a more authentic look, pair the fake syringe with an inmate jumpsuit purchased at a costume store.
For children, nothing says “over the line” like dressing them as little terrorists. A turban and some fake TNT strapped to their chest can go a long way in inspiring some second looks and behind-your-back remarks. Not only is this costume insensitive, it is also just plain wrong.
For a costume idea that is sure to repulse and anger those around you, consider dressing up as Casey Anthony’s deceased toddler. Be advised, this costume is cheap to put together but it is also way over the line and will definitely encourage some not so tasteful comments from those who see it. Residents of the Orlando, FL area should probably steer clear of this one. To achieve this look, you only need to wear a trash bag and put a strip of duct tape over your mouth, draw a small heart on the duct tape for authenticity. If this is too far for you, a Casey Anthony mask and shirt are also available.
1 Comment
Comments are closed.