I've just about had it with slutty Halloween costumes this year, but none of them seem that bad in comparison to the "Anna Rexia" (obviously meaning anorexia) costume that sparked controversy two years ago and has recently found its way back into stores this season. There's absolutely nothing humorous about this getup, and it's sad that people would poke fun of such a serious eating disorder which has costs the lives of many. What I don't understand is after all the uproar this caused back in 2011, why are online retailers selling it again?
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The controversy all began two years ago when the costume was being sold on Halloweenstore.com and the Ricky's website. The racy piece features a glitter skeleton minidress, a chocker neckband, measuring tape belt and an "Anna Rexia" badge. But what's even more upsetting is the stupid tagline in the description: "You can never be too rich or too thin." Ugh!
People were so disturbed by the outfit, it even inspired a Change.org petition in 2011 which led both Halloweenstore.com and Ricky's to pull it from shelves. The company which manufactures the costume, Dreamgirls International, originally didn't see what all the fuss was about. They said in a previous statement:
We understand that some people will not find the dark humor funny … Halloween is an eccentric and irreverent holiday for people to express themselves in a myriad of ways. While some people may not like a particular costume, it is a matter of taste and personal discretion.
But now they're claiming that the costume has been discontinued since the controversial outburst began and whether retailers decide to sell it or not, is "out of their control."
My thing is, what the hell were manufacturers thinking when they decided to create this stupid costume in the first place? It's hard for me to believe they didn't think people would find it offensive. It's insane that it's resurfaced considering how badly it was received two years ago. Did retailers think it wasn't going to seem as offensive the second time around? It was offensive before and it's more offensive now than ever! What's it going to take to get rid of this thing for good?
Image via Halloweenstore.com
