Spring Break
Maybe we should run around naked
Robyn Scherer
Issue date: 10/30/09 Section: Opinion
I love Halloween. It is my favorite holiday, and the history of it completely fascinates me. Every year, I watch "Hocus Pocus," and it never gets old. But, the Halloween of today does not even come close to what it is used to represent.
Halloween, also known as All Hallows Eve, is supposed to be a night to celebrate the dead and their return to this Earth. People used to leave a candle lit in the window to welcome home their lost love one.
Costumes were originally used to scare off demons. But, for any of you who have been to a college Halloween party, it is quite clear that current costumes would never scare off anything.
Instead, I think many college students use Halloween as an excuse to dress as scantily as possible. I remember my first college Halloween party. I saw girls on my floor go out in less clothing than regular underwear covers.
OK, I get it. I really do. You want to be sexy. That is not a bad thing. However, being sexy and being skanky are two very different things, and I feel the distinction isn't very clear.
When I see all of these females in such little clothing, I wonder, wouldn't it just be easier to run around naked? I mean, at this point everyone can pretty much see what you have because there is certainly no imagination left.
Companies like Leg Avenue are not helping the situation. This company encourages young adults to purchase skimpy, "saucy" outfits as they call them to look "hot" this Halloween season. And what happens? Everyone ends up with the same pre-fabricated costumes.
What happened to originality? It is gone, just like many other creative things we used to have. People don't have the time. It's easier to pay to have everything done for you.
I know sometimes it can be fun to dress sexy and try to attract someone of the opposite sex. However, you don't have to dress like a prostitute to do it. If that person really likes you, he or she will look at your personality more than your looks.
Halloween, also known as All Hallows Eve, is supposed to be a night to celebrate the dead and their return to this Earth. People used to leave a candle lit in the window to welcome home their lost love one.
Costumes were originally used to scare off demons. But, for any of you who have been to a college Halloween party, it is quite clear that current costumes would never scare off anything.
Instead, I think many college students use Halloween as an excuse to dress as scantily as possible. I remember my first college Halloween party. I saw girls on my floor go out in less clothing than regular underwear covers.
OK, I get it. I really do. You want to be sexy. That is not a bad thing. However, being sexy and being skanky are two very different things, and I feel the distinction isn't very clear.
When I see all of these females in such little clothing, I wonder, wouldn't it just be easier to run around naked? I mean, at this point everyone can pretty much see what you have because there is certainly no imagination left.
Companies like Leg Avenue are not helping the situation. This company encourages young adults to purchase skimpy, "saucy" outfits as they call them to look "hot" this Halloween season. And what happens? Everyone ends up with the same pre-fabricated costumes.
What happened to originality? It is gone, just like many other creative things we used to have. People don't have the time. It's easier to pay to have everything done for you.
I know sometimes it can be fun to dress sexy and try to attract someone of the opposite sex. However, you don't have to dress like a prostitute to do it. If that person really likes you, he or she will look at your personality more than your looks.
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Roy Mongelli
posted 10/30/09 @ 12:43 PM MST
Hey Robyn, well done, well said ..............
Bri
posted 10/30/09 @ 1:24 PM MST
Dear Robyn Scherer, its ok that you wouldnt understand what it's like to "have it, so flaunt it" on Halloween. There is a difference between 2009 and the 1800's. (Continued…)
Zach
posted 10/30/09 @ 10:28 PM MST
Dear Bri:
Just because you may have good looks doesn't mean you're entitled to something. In fact, attitudes such as yours often end up turning a lot of guys off. (Continued…)
Sandy vickrey
posted 10/31/09 @ 9:32 AM MST
The difference between 2009 and 1800 is not the issue. Flaunt what? Enjoy your skankhood now because gravity and time will get you.
jimmy
posted 11/02/09 @ 6:27 AM MST
This is hilarious, why does anyone even care? There is nothing wrong with one night a year getting dressed all risque... Nobody is breaking any laws and people are just trying to have a good time. (Continued…)
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