I discussed this briefly filling in for aka Monty on the radio show. It's the whole costume thing. It's when people use Halloween as a reason to dress up as something they're not and possibly insult those they dress as.
I would hate to walk up to some cool looking woman at a club when they're dressed up in a cool outfit like a Dominatrix, rocker chick, a sexy witch or goth...
and then to find out that it's just their one day of make-believe and then they giggle at you because you mistook them for what they dressed as. It's even worse when they laugh in your face as if you're the freak.
I don't know.. I sometimes think it's best to be who you are and leave the dress up for the kids. I don't want to be a party pooper, but as a proponent for imagery, I just can't wrap my head around it. Maybe if it's at a costume contest and not on the actual holiday, perhaps.
Oh...and if you're going to dress as a witch? Don't do a cheesy one with the green make-up and hooked nose and wart. It's just bloody insulting to real witches.
ROCK ON!!
I dressed up as a kitty (not to be confused with WebKittyn as there can only be one! :)). I wore fuzzy ears and a tail...and the rest...was very much me. My shoes, my "gothy" clothing, my make-up(including the false eyelashes), and my big hair. It was me...only fuzzier....I hope I didn't offend your cat! *giggle*
Supplicated by: Iceprincezz at October 31, 2006 02:44 PMMy cat forgives you... cause he's stupid. However, those with "furry" fetishes are appalled.
Supplicated by: Darkstar at October 31, 2006 02:52 PM