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Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
21. Fart maker sounds gross.
Wed Oct 25, 2017, 12:07 PM
Oct 2017

I must admit that a teacher dressed as a Vampress would almost cause me to return to school.

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My wife had an "a...haaa...." moment [View all] titaniumsalute Oct 2017 OP
Interesting, but dressing in costume is not necessarily demeaning whatever you're dressing as. Vinca Oct 2017 #1
It's never ok for a white person to use black face to make fun of black people.. HipChick Oct 2017 #2
Your response is so predictable. What if a black person wants to dress as Wonder Woman. Vinca Oct 2017 #3
You are missing the whole point about blackface and slavery... HipChick Oct 2017 #4
You are missing the point that it's not making fun of someone. Vinca Oct 2017 #5
A brief history of blackface demmiblue Oct 2017 #8
So a group of friends decides to go out as the "Our Gang" kids on Halloween. Vinca Oct 2017 #9
Dress as the character if you want. Just don't do blackface. It's never, ever okay. Neema Oct 2017 #18
Native Americans have certainly protested people dressing up with feathers and war paint... brush Oct 2017 #6
I'm not a "defender of blackface," I'm a defender of not being a total tight ass. Vinca Oct 2017 #10
It's not the 50s anymore. Being sensitive to cultural appropriation is a thing. brush Oct 2017 #11
There are millions of different options for Halloween costumes. Why does anyone need to Neema Oct 2017 #19
I agree and her intent wasn't making fun of Amish people titaniumsalute Oct 2017 #7
My cousin got grief for dressing as a black sheep. Thor_MN Oct 2017 #14
Well that's rather ridiculous titaniumsalute Oct 2017 #15
My last post on this topic is one word: context. Vinca Oct 2017 #22
Okay, but that Trump costume may be just as offensive. n/t Orsino Oct 2017 #12
You just won the internet today. mercuryblues Oct 2017 #13
She doesn't want to scare children.. titaniumsalute Oct 2017 #16
I have seen Catholic nun habit costumes with the backside removed. Baitball Blogger Oct 2017 #17
Here is a good costume for her to wear...order it now so you get it in time! snooper2 Oct 2017 #20
Fart maker sounds gross. Blue_true Oct 2017 #21
Can I dress up as an Episcopalian? cwydro Oct 2017 #23
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