Interesting article in the New York Times last week about the devolution of Halloween into some kind of porn movie. I enjoyed it because, as you may or may not know, this is one of my pet peeves. I assume that the "sexy" (ahem) costume phenomenon (slutty cop, slutty criminal, slutty devil--my absolute least favorite, slutty angel, slutty slut...you get the idea) only reflects the general trend of dressing "sexier", but it offends me. Though underdressing may be fun, blowing off steam, a chance to venture away from your comfort zone, whatever, its roots are irrevocably sexist. Just as I was annoyed a few weeks ago at the girls in tight dresses with guys in crumpled T-shirts, I'm offended by the girls in full porn costume with guys in jeans, t-shirts, and a Scream mask.
The message: I'm yours and I'm not worth any effort.
So have some pride and dress up for fun and for yourself. Be Led Zepplin, a zombie, Derrek Lee, a flapper, anything, just make sure it's a costume and not purely an excuse to be mostly naked in public. You may not be actually selling yourself in the slutty librarian costume, but you're toeing the line.
If you're curious, I recently dressed up as the 'Da Bears' fans of Saturday Night Live fame. Classic.
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I'm still looking for a Ferris and Cameron so I can be Sloan Peterson, please let no if anyone is interested.
Actually you know what's sad? I think I'm too tired for halloween.
have you read Female Chauvinist Pigs by ariel levy? you should... this is exactly what its talking about ;)
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