The "Illegal Alien Adult Costume," manufactured by Forum novelties, includes an orange jumpsuit, similar to prison garb, with "Illegal Alien" stamped in black across the chest; a space alien mask; and a fake Green Card. The "Illegal Alien Mask with Hat" also includes a space alien mask, this time with a dark handlebar mustache and a baseball cap.
Would you be offended if an "Indian" costume hung next to it with a bottle of vodka and casino chips?
ReplyDeleteI get what you're saying to the extent that I wouldn't storm out of a party where someone was wearing it, but I probably wouldn't speak to the guy, either.
If it's a tacky costume some guy thinks up that's one thing. Mass produced and distributed it becomes another.
At first I thought it went a little too far but that was before I saw the picture and realized it was an illegal space alien. I wouldn't wear it (or let you :-) but I don't think it's that big a deal either.
ReplyDeleteAt first I thought it went a little too far but that was before I saw the picture and realized it was an illegal space alien. I wouldn't wear it (or let you :-) but I don't think it's that big a deal either.
ReplyDeleteIn the story, they quoted one guy who said that he didn't think the alien mask/jumpsuit combination was a problem until he realized there was a greencard as well. That seems like a fair assessment. Also, there wasn't a picture of the one with a "handlebar mustache and baseball cap," but that just can't be good.
ReplyDeleteI'm offended that you're offended! People need to lighten up.
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