Let me start by saying I come from the time when a Halloween costume was created at home. For example; " The Bum", "The Cowgirl" or the "Sheet Ghost".... Here's my recent experience while looking for dog costume ideas...(don't laugh)
A theme was emerging. And it wasn't Halloween. Since when did Halloween costumes become marital aids? The hobo has turned into the Hillbilly Honey. The traditional vampire is now the Mistress of Darkness. I have nothing against playing erotic dress-up, or even mass-market fetishism. I'd just prefer it didn't converge with a family holiday (and wasn't sold next to the dryer sheets). If you want to play cheerleader at home, go team. But trick-or-treating with your children in anything featuring latex and cleavage seems like a little too much trick. Some kids were confused. "Where are the monsters? they asked. "Where are the superheroes? I pointed weakly to Wonder Woman and her thigh-high boots. "She's pretty, said a 4-year-old(approx age). Before adding, "You can see her breasts. ~ Need I say more?
A quick trip to Wal-Mart and Target revealed some interesting costume selections. While the hemlines were slightly lower on the Target French Maid and Cheerleader, Wal-Mart hewed to form with a saucy Red Riding Hood and a naughty rag doll, advertising a "sultry vinyl bodice and thigh highs ... lollipop not included.
A theme was emerging. And it wasn't Halloween. Since when did Halloween costumes become marital aids? The hobo has turned into the Hillbilly Honey. The traditional vampire is now the Mistress of Darkness. I have nothing against playing erotic dress-up, or even mass-market fetishism. I'd just prefer it didn't converge with a family holiday (and wasn't sold next to the dryer sheets). If you want to play cheerleader at home, go team. But trick-or-treating with your children in anything featuring latex and cleavage seems like a little too much trick. Some kids were confused. "Where are the monsters? they asked. "Where are the superheroes? I pointed weakly to Wonder Woman and her thigh-high boots. "She's pretty, said a 4-year-old(approx age). Before adding, "You can see her breasts. ~ Need I say more?
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