“My culture is not your costume." Are these Halloween costumes cultural appropriation? (Page 2)

Question

For those who celebrate Halloween what do you think? “My culture is not your costume?”

abundantlyrich · Answer

i find it funny that If they really have been using those costumes for an occasion like Halloween.  Guess who this lady is trying to emulate?

Maddiisnotintresting · Answer

I'm actually native American and don't mind too much if people dress like that for Halloween as log as they aren't trying to make fun of the culture. I don't see the big deal, it's a costume they aren't trying to be rude

musicdove · Answer

I’m White (mainly German and Scottish) and Japanese but I wouldn’t care if someone wore a dirndl or kilt or kimono, so no, I wouldn’t consider these cultural appropriation. I just don’t see it that way I guess.

Anonymous · Answer

I think people need real problems if they have time to get all up in arms over what people wear that doesn't hurt them in the least.

EarthFairy7 · Answer

I honestly wouldn't mind people wearing my cultural costumes, but if they become annoyingly stereotypical that's a problem.

puffynips · Answer

PC is killing our way of life.  No pirates were harmed in my answer.

disgustingweebtrash · Answer

If cultural appropriation is legit then all of you stop culturally appropriating industrialisation and give all your factories to the UK

Anonymous · Answer

nobody own culture it is not appropriation non white should stop appropriating white culture and dressing like medivial Knight and princess and witch and wizard

Pulchraleonisx · Answer

If someone of a specific culture doesn't feel that it's respectful for you to wear their things, just don't wear it. It's not that difficult. There are billions of costumes in the world.

Anonymous · Answer

The whole point of Halloween is your not being yourself.

Last year I was in a costume shop with an irish girl and she said she liked this native American costume they had. But she didn't want to be culturally insensitive. So I said to dress up as a leprechaun.

She didn't find it very funny but she then understood my point and became a zombie indian for Halloween.

defunfoo · Answer

I think attempting to be politically correct is just another way we are making ourselves weak as a people. Pandering to people's sensitivities is annoying.

bubbatxman · Answer

It’s Halloween. These are not “cultural appropriations”. They would be jokes in the native culture. So laugh at them and move on.

DevikaButts95 · Answer

Who cares? It's a pointless thing to get upset about.

CarpetDenim · Answer

Yeah but they’re funny so tbh people should stop whining

MarkRet · Answer

I have a pharaoh outfit that I made myself, and if I feel like wearing it, I'm gonna wear it.

Girther10 · Answer

There is no such thing as cultural appropriation- it is a manufactured grievance that has no legitimate grounds to exist.

andreasderjuengere · Answer

No one ''owns'' his/her culture. If someone would imitate my own - I'd look how intelligent, intuitive and informed he/she does it. And conclude on his/her personality. Not less, and not more.

JCT666 · Answer

It's silly that people get so worked up over harmless stuff like that. I mean, I'm Scottish, but I'm not going to get triggered if I see a black or Asian guy wearing a kilt.

Deathraider · Answer

"Of course. As part of the supernatural creature community and specifically part of the undead community, I find it very offensive when people dress up as zombies and act dumb during Halloween."

I don't think it's wrong to wear these costumes.

ohskippy · Answer

Ah what I can't dress up as the mario bros in case I be mocking Italians?

Xyline · Answer

There is nothing wrong with it. If a Japanese person dresses as a cowboy, is that offensive to Americans? No... They only cry cultural appropriation when it's a white person dressing up in a non-white culture's costume.

Stoner710 · Answer

Sure it’s not a bad thing this is one time a year know one means to be offensive. When it is meat to be then it a bad thing.

TripleAce · Answer

As soon as you say ‘my’ that’s a problem... it’s ours... so since it’s ours as a society... it doesn’t matter Thank you  Lol

niceguyantonio · Answer

I don't know i dressed up like William Wallace and no one seemed to care depend on where you go with if

IsMayoAnInstrument · Answer

I don't think that cultural appropriation is even a thing, so to speak. Imitation is a form of flattery.

jimyee · Answer

I think people need to grow up. It's really funny to me that you never see white people bitching about these kinds of problems.

ElloElloElloEllo · Answer

i think yes its its CA. however others of that culture might not see it that way. especially the bottom 2

ATuairiscean · Answer

I am aware of the phenomena as long as the person intent is not to abuse or denigrate then it is fine.

abc3643 · Answer

What culture is that bottom woman? I want to join that.

Logorithim · Answer

That's silly. As if there is no such thing as cultural diffusion or admiring the cultures of others.

amarahorrorstory · Answer

I just think it would be hella weird to go as generic American white guy, that's all i'm saying

sarahhcmarie · Answer

stupid, its just a costume i think it's fine as long as it's not offensive

A_Bell · Answer

So should those cultures not wear jeans or eat at McDonalds? Why hate each other over nonsense?

Guanfei · Answer

For the 684984651354864th time, cultural appropriation doesn't exist. So, no, those costumes aren't cultural appropriation, nothing is, stop complaining.

krity · Answer

No. Cultural appropriation is the left gone mad - its not offensive, and its certainly not worth getting worked up over. Were overly sensitive these days - teens getting reported for dressing up at haloween, its just silly

Radicalash · Answer

Yes, surely people have better things to get upset about

Danielleo · Answer

I dont really think it s right for example the native indian. there's a difference between wearing feathers painting your face and wearing make up than a costume of it lo but it is what it is lo

cookieman12 · Answer

Funny. I went to a chargers vs chiefs game last weekend and a few fans were dressed like the first costume. Did anybody care? No. That's how the rest of the world should respond.

SirRexington · Answer

No it's not, and even if it were, so what? Is that supposed to be a bad thing?

Massageman · Answer

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. View it as paying homage to a culture.

LegateLanius · Answer

I find it to be stupid in concept in the first place.

Partywithtom · Answer

They are costumes. If someone is offended by it that's their problem and they need to put on their big boy pants and get the fuck over it

Stan_Control_ · Answer

if i hear Halloween, this is not what i think or have heard of. i bought a Venom suit from Wish for Halloween.

CaptainSmartass · Answer

I personally don't see any problem with it, as long as you're not offending anyone, mocking anyone or going dressed as Hitler. Simples...

Lloyd1985 · Answer

Stop cultural appropriating my culture. My country invented the World Wide Web so only British people can you it, stop using electricity as well.

6942Dom · Answer

What about cow boys or cow girls? Princesses are out. Statue of liberty, Uncle Sam, U. S. military, or any other "American" culture icon themed costume.

Giggletr0n · Answer

I don't know but that kimono leaves nothing to the imagination... and I approve!

John_Bouff · Answer

I always wear an Elmo suit for Halloween. 10/10 pantydropper

Anon_af · Answer

Well, there wouldn't be much costume choice if we were all walking on eggshells

Deukalion · Answer

In Greece our "Halloween" is in February , i am already make my costume of Hoplite , now waiting for sword and shield !!!

WhiplashTacos · Answer

If anyone dresses up as a witch to mock my electric warlock Satanic orgy dispenser, I’ll be bip bopping someone’s ass!

grega239 · Answer

i would actually like it id some1 wore clothing from my culture. true, it dorsnt lend itself for Halloween, but it would be nice

ivanhunterjo · Answer

'cultural appropriation' is a made up term SJWs came up with to make you feel guilty about enjoying Halloween with other people

Guyofallguys2 · Answer

Just for this, I'm gonna go trick or treating in blackface this year.

Daechir · Answer

The idea of cultural appropriation being rude and offensive in and of itself is moronic.

Kiran04 · Answer

Everyone's culture is my costume. I can put them all on at once if I please.

stormbreaker06 · Answer

Halloween like christianity is demonic. They sexualize everything.

Anonymous · Answer

This crying about cultural appropriation just needs to stop.

Nadim171 · Answer

Maybe but who cares! I make fun of other races and mine too all the time, so if I dress as a zombie Martin Luther king I'm a racist?

normalice · Answer

all cultures are a costume for the soul.

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