Comments on: Political Correctness, er, Fostering Diversity Means No Scary Costumes For You! http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/ General interest observations and true web-log. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 06:39:26 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Scary Kids Costumes http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1618818 Scary Kids Costumes Tue, 05 Jan 2010 20:27:55 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1618818 I did receive a memo similar to that from my child's school as well, in fact it also seems like they ask us to make sure of the same exact thing. My daughter was a little mad, she want to go as a scary character this year, so we had to compromise and she ended up being a Gothic vampire, but didn't do the makeup or the teeth thing until after school. With the costume before all the makeup and extra's she kind of looked like a princess from the mid evil times - So it worked out perfectly, but then again, come on, let the kids have a little fun it's Halloween - We never heard that kind of crap when we were young----I think people are starting to try and put their hands and beliefs into to many things today ----Back off!! I did receive a memo similar to that from my child’s school as well, in fact it also seems like they ask us to make sure of the same exact thing. My daughter was a little mad, she want to go as a scary character this year, so we had to compromise and she ended up being a Gothic vampire, but didn’t do the makeup or the teeth thing until after school. With the costume before all the makeup and extra’s she kind of looked like a princess from the mid evil times – So it worked out perfectly, but then again, come on, let the kids have a little fun it’s Halloween – We never heard that kind of crap when we were young—-I think people are starting to try and put their hands and beliefs into to many things today —-Back off!!

]]> By: Rick Cain http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595972 Rick Cain Sat, 31 Oct 2009 03:28:38 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595972 I wonder if a kid has ever tried to do a Hugh Hefner costume. I wonder if a kid has ever tried to do a Hugh Hefner costume.

]]> By: qb http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595918 qb Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:06:39 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595918 "Most of the candy sold during this season has been dedicated and prayed over by witches. I do not buy candy during the Halloween season. Curses are sent through the tricks and treats of the innocent whether they get it by going door to door or by purchasing it from the local grocery store. The demons cannot tell the difference." Dr. Kimberly Daniels, in an essay posted on Pat Robertson's Christian Broadcasting Network “Most of the candy sold during this season has been dedicated and prayed over by witches. I do not buy candy during the Halloween season. Curses are sent through the tricks and treats of the innocent whether they get it by going door to door or by purchasing it from the local grocery store. The demons cannot tell the difference.”

Dr. Kimberly Daniels, in an essay posted on Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network

]]> By: Zybch http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595883 Zybch Fri, 30 Oct 2009 22:44:45 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595883 So, could the kiddies dress up like this guy on the left? http://tinyurl.com/ybnmkf8 So, could the kiddies dress up like this guy on the left?

http://tinyurl.com/ybnmkf8

]]> By: qb http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595732 qb Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:47:58 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595732 #9 pedro FTW #9 pedro FTW

]]> By: Phydeau http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595706 Phydeau Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:52:28 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595706 #13 Some people say kids already do that! (ba-dum bump) Thankyew thanyew I'll be here all week, try the veal and don't forget to tip your waitress. #13 Some people say kids already do that! (ba-dum bump) Thankyew thanyew I’ll be here all week, try the veal and don’t forget to tip your waitress.

]]> By: Alan B http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595704 Alan B Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:50:51 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595704 I think the point should be: WHY would a kid want to go to a school function for Halloween? When I was younger we were scared by the older kids (who would also steal our candy) and would spend the entire night trying to get back at them (great fun). We also enjoyed the "trick" part of the day, which now seems to have been forgotten. Of course, our parents didn't follow us around while we trick-or-treated either, so maybe a school function is preferable. I think the point should be: WHY would a kid want to go to a school function for Halloween? When I was younger we were scared by the older kids (who would also steal our candy) and would spend the entire night trying to get back at them (great fun). We also enjoyed the “trick” part of the day, which now seems to have been forgotten.

Of course, our parents didn’t follow us around while we trick-or-treated either, so maybe a school function is preferable.

]]> By: StoopidFlanders http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595699 StoopidFlanders Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:37:34 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595699 Perhaps the kids should throw a wrench at the monkey and come to school dressed as zombies on days other than Halloween. Perhaps the kids should throw a wrench at the monkey and come to school dressed as zombies on days other than Halloween.

]]> By: B.Dog http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595698 B.Dog Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:36:57 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595698 Has anyone else noticed that a certain ethnic group never bothers to wear a costume or mask when they trick or treat? What's up with that? Has anyone else noticed that a certain ethnic group never bothers to wear a costume or mask when they trick or treat? What’s up with that?

]]> By: Benjamin http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595697 Benjamin Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:35:01 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595697 Instead of celebrating Halloween, my friends and I celebrate Reformation Day. I guess my historical figure costume would be demeaning to Catholics because I would dress like Martin Luther and carry a hammer, nails, and 95 thesises. "I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will be required to purchase indulgences to be forgiven for sins." Is a hammer considered a weapon or would that be the 95 thesises because the pen is mightier than the sword. Instead of celebrating Halloween, my friends and I celebrate Reformation Day.

I guess my historical figure costume would be demeaning to Catholics because I would dress like Martin Luther and carry a hammer, nails, and 95 thesises. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will be required to purchase indulgences to be forgiven for sins.”

Is a hammer considered a weapon or would that be the 95 thesises because the pen is mightier than the sword.

]]> By: Cubbieco http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595694 Cubbieco Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:24:33 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595694 For the last 3+ years my kids haven't been allowed to go to school in costume at all. They are having halloween parties today, but no costumes. For the last 3+ years my kids haven’t been allowed to go to school in costume at all. They are having halloween parties today, but no costumes.

]]> By: pedro http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595690 pedro Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:13:44 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595690 #8 Naked woman: always good. Madonna's music: an oxymoron #8 Naked woman: always good. Madonna’s music: an oxymoron

]]> By: Dallas http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595688 Dallas Fri, 30 Oct 2009 15:10:07 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595688 #3 So Pedro, did you approve of the Madonna concert? Seems the loonies got their panties in a wad on that. #3 So Pedro, did you approve of the Madonna concert? Seems the loonies got their panties in a wad on that.

]]> By: Phydeau http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595679 Phydeau Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:36:46 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595679 #5 <i>Dressing up as historical figures will probably violate the racism guidelines. I’m Sequouia.</i> I think dressing up as a huge tree would be OK... ;) #5 Dressing up as historical figures will probably violate the racism guidelines. I’m Sequouia.

I think dressing up as a huge tree would be OK… ;)

]]> By: Phydeau http://www.dvorak.org/blog/2009/10/30/political-correctness-er-fostering-diversity-means-no-scary-costumes-for-you/comment-page-1/#comment-1595677 Phydeau Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:31:35 +0000 http://www.dvorak.org/blog/?p=61517#comment-1595677 I don't think little kids should be allowed to dress up as mass murderers with guns, knives, masks, any of that stuff. And I don't think little girls should be able to dress up as "sexy" anything. Call me old-fashioned. I don’t think little kids should be allowed to dress up as mass murderers with guns, knives, masks, any of that stuff. And I don’t think little girls should be able to dress up as “sexy” anything. Call me old-fashioned.

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