25 of the Most Disturbing Halloween Costumes for Kids
If you’ve shopped through your local supercenter any time since August, you’ve likely witnessed the horror of today’s children’s Halloween costumes.
While I’ve woefully accepted the fact that not all Halloween costumes are intended to be adorable, I’ll never understand why costumes have become so grotesque, offensive, and utterly inappropriate.
I’d say shame on today’s youth for wearing these costumes, but parents are the ones buying them.
Check out 25 of the worst Halloween costumes for kids that are currently on the market — after the jump!
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Roadkill
Because nothing says "well-adjusted child" like this costume.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $19.99 -
Lil' Man Eating Shark
OK, I might have snickered when I saw this costume, but I’d sure as hell never buy it for my kid.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $44.99 -
Child Mac Daddy Pimp
In what twisted universe does a child need to dress up like a pimp?
Available from Amazon, $14.00 -
Dr. N Sane
Want to be a doctor for Halloween? Great. Want to be the unearthed dead for Halloween? Fine. Want to be mentally-disturbed doctor in bloody scrubs? No freaking way.
Available from FrightCatalog.com, $29.99 -
Skelee Girl
Little girls only belong in spandex body suits if they're on a gymnastic team. Period.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $29.99 -
Zombie Bride
How about we save children's blood-splattered costumes for never, shall we?
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $39.99 -
Rapsta
I don't know if "rapsta" is an offensive term or not, I'm just using the costume's name. That said, even I'm offended by this costume as a 30-something mom with no rap aspirations to speak of.
Available from FrightCatalog.com, $29.99 -
Texas Chainsaw Massacre - Leatherface
Kids need this costume as much as you need a giant meat hook hanging in your hallway.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $27.99 -
Cop
This little number looks more like a stripper’s police costume worn at some bachelor party than a costume for a child.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $34.99 -
Evil Clown
This clown is freaking scary and offends my delicate sensibilities. Related: I want my mommy.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $39.99 -
Whoopee Cushion
I get it, farts are funny. But this?
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $34.99 -
Firecracker
God Bless Katy Perry?
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $34.99 -
Michael Myers
How about we save the horror movie characters for adults who are old enough to see them without the accompaniment of a parent or legal guardian?
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $25.99 -
PMG Phat Pimp Boy
I’m not laughing, and neither should you.
Available from Amazon, $11.99 -
Monster High - Lagoona Blue
I don't know who this Lagoona Blue character is, but she's dressed like a slutty mermaid cupcake.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $24.99 -
Hellraiser Pinhead
According to the product description, "This child doesn't mind having hooked chains poking out of his face." OK, maybe not, but his parents should.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $39.99 -
80's Punk Child
As a child of the 80s I appreciate a throwback to my youth, but an anarchy symbol on a kid? No thank you.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $14.99 -
Zombie Girl
Enough zombie everything!
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $34.99 -
Hello Kitty Romper
Sanrio gone way too short.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $44.99 -
Heartless Zombie
Eww! Put that heart back!
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $14.99 -
Bleeding Chest Evil Pumpkin
According to the product description, "His blood flows pumpkin orange!" Well hell, that changes everything.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $34.99 -
Hello Kitty Dress
This dress belongs on a Playboy Playmate, not a child.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $39.99 -
Graffiti Girl
"Tag", you're it?
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $49.99 -
Lite-Up Corpse
I suppose the gruesome and undead are part of Halloween but this costume is just gross.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $14.99 -
Jokes on You!
Let there be nightmares. Lots of nightmares.
Available from BuyCostumes.com, $34.99
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Which costume did you find most offensive?
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You know, I’m actually pretty easily offended but, really, it’s hard to get worked up over most of these. Really, the shark is offensive? And the skeleton? The rapper? The punk kid? Honestly? As far as the horror ones, I’ve never been a fan of those, but they’re pretty much standard Halloween fare, aren’t they? And, obviously, sexy costumes are never ok for kids but the Hello Kitty ones, if worn with say leggings aren’t particularly inappropriate. A lot depends, of course, on your definition of “kid” — obviously what would be ok on a 11 year old would not be on a 4 year old — but that’s where parents’ common sense comes in.