Halloween costumes you just should not wear

[linuxman]

6. I've got to say

that I'd be hard-pressed to find a Halloween costume that I feel is beyond the pale.

It's Halloween. The whole point of costumes is to get a reaction. Laughter, horror, whimsy, nostalgia, whatever. I'm not so sure I should dig deep to be offended by a Shiva costume or an abusive football player when others are dressed as murderers, dismembered bodies, or rotting corpses. Is something that offends the psyche from fear so far away from that that offends from umbrage?

Fair point about lack of creativity, though. Seems everyone wants to offend and shock. One might get away with a robin-williams costume through sheer audacity and shock value by virtue of originality, but not if there are 5 others at the party. If you're going to shock, be unique.

Personally I go with the old standby gorilla suit.