Graphics by Ryan Haigh
Written by Soo-Young Kim and Jian DeLeon.
It seems every year there's always stories of celebs who rock really inappropriate costumes. More recently, this NHL player got flack for his Jay-Z outfit that featured blackface. We're pretty appalled that this sort of thing happens every Halloween. That's why we've made this flowchart, consult this and ask yourself "Is Your Halloween Costume Racist?"
Stirling November 1st, 2011 at 11:20 AM
Funny, since I'm pretty sure that a Spanish man (who would be white) dressed as a Mexican gardener would be considered racist. Do you people who call anyone who speaks Spanish "Spanish" realized how much you piss Spaniards off?
Raab November 1st, 2011 at 09:19 PM
Yes we do, it's all part of the illuminate's scheme to get you back for the inquisitions
Supreme Illuminated One November 5th, 2011 at 07:53 PM
The Iberians must be punished for their treachery!!!
Cave Man November 5th, 2011 at 04:34 PM
Dressing as someone isn't racist. It's ridiculous how politically correct this world has become, I can't describe a chalkboard in school as black, because apparently it can cause offence.
WULU November 5th, 2011 at 09:43 PM
MOFO NO YOU DON'T JUST CALL THAT CHALKBOARD BLACK!!
Smart Lady November 9th, 2011 at 01:32 AM
Go back to the Cave, Cave Man. Dressing as someone is racist, especially if it's a ku klux klan member. I saw someone with that "costume" on. That was not purchased at Halloween Central, but from his closet. Just because it's not overtly racist, does not mean it's not racist.