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The “Anna Rexia” Costume Is Offensive (Duh) & an Eating Disorder Sufferer Explains Why

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Tue, October 27, 2015 at 4:45 PM UTC

Serious eating disorder in costume form is called?“Anna Rexia.”? — You know what’s not cool? A Halloween costume that trivializes a really serious health condition. But you know what is? Making a really awesome argument about why it’s offensive and subsequently getting media attention for it. Jessi Davin, a 26-year-old anorexia sufferer, took to Tumblr to passionately explain her point. "Think Anorexia is funny? Sorry. I am a survivor and find NOTHING cute about this,“ she wrote of the skeleton dress that comes with a yellow measuring tape. "I almost died from this. I know it’s supposed to be funny and s*** and yeah I get that, but seriously. THIS IS NOT FUNNY.” She continued, “Anorexia is nothing to party about or laugh at. It’s real, it’s deadly, and should not be marketed as a slutty outfit.” She added photos from a hospitalization and others from throughout her battle in the post as well. The costume was previously pulled a few years ago after it was discovered in New York, but is seemingly still on the market despite the negative attention.

An Israeli soldier costume for a little kid.? — Parents dressing kids up is totally cool, but pushing political beliefs on them is seemingly what the Internet has a problem with. Walmart’s selling an Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) uniform as a child’s costume this Halloween for $27.44 during a time of particularly turbulent turmoil in the small country. “Defend your Jewish heritage proudly by wearing the Israeli Soldier Boy’s Costume!” the description reads on one website. “The Israeli Defense Forces have a mission to protect the land and the people of Israel from outside threats with low casualties, and to avoid waging war if at all possible.”

New York’s pizza rat in sexy costume form.? — While the rat who famously dragged an entire slice of pizza twice its size down a flight of stairs in New York City’s subway won’t live very long — cheers for rat poison! — it will be immortalized forever in the form of a sexy Halloween costume. Available at Yandy.com, the costume is available for $89.95 and consists of a velour gray mini dress, with an attached hood with ears, tail, and plush pizza slices.

A costume?guaranteed?to “break the Internet.”? — Because it wasn’t enough to spend hours on the Internet debating whether or not the dress was blue and black or white and gold, the color controversy is now coming to a Halloween near you with a version of “The Dress” that’s actually both colors, not just a figment of your imagination. For $46.95, it comes with the guarantee “to make you the talk of the party” (and social media).

The dentist who killed Cecil the Lion.? — Complete with a lion’s severed head and a T-shirt covered in blood splatter, the Doctor Palmer costume is sure to offend anyone with a conscience so buyer beware. Retailing at $139.99 (the price was jacked up due to demand) though, is it really worth it?

Caitlyn Jenner on the cover of?“Vanity Fair” in lingerie.? — The costume’s not Agent Provocateur (the actual silk corset will cost you much more than the affordable Halloween knockoff version priced at $39.95), but it still promises “star quality.” Thankfully, when asked by Matt Lauer during a game of golf whether or not she found it transphobic, she replied that she’s in on the joke. “I don’t think it’s offensive at all. I know the community does and they’ve gotten a lot of criticism for doing it. I think it’s great.”

Donald Trump’s sexist comments come in Halloween costume form as the?Foxy Megyn Bloody Tampon. — In order to express your political leanings and misogynistic feelings on Halloween, the Foxy Megan Bloody Tampon is available for $69.99. A very literal interpretation of Donald Trump’s insinuation that Megyn Kelly could’ve been menstruating during the Republican debate, the product includes a “nasty-looking used tampon with fake blood highlights.”

Donald Trump’s female counterpart?“Donna T. Rumpshaker.”? — For just $69.95, it’s possible to dress like Donald Trump’s attractive female counterpart. The “Donna T. Rumpshaker“ costume comes with navy blue booty shorts, a tight blazer unfit for a boardroom, white cotton collared T-shirt, and a red tie. The red baseball hat with “Make America Great” — just like the one the real estate mogul’s frequently seen wearing while out stumping — is sold separately, along with the wig ($9.95), and available for purchase for $25 on his campaign website.

“Little Amigo” for your little amigo.? — Want your kid to have a good time this Halloween? Walmart’s got you covered. The “Little Amigo” costume, which comes with a serape striped shirt, straw hat, and mustache, basically guarantees just that. “Let the Fiesta begin for your little one in our Little Amigo Costume!” After the Internet caught wind of the offering, the superstore removed it from its shelves.

DIY Rachel Dolezal costume, just like Kelly Osbourne.? — Kelly Osbourne got a head start on Halloween when she dressed as Rachel Dolezal, the former NAACP leader who allegedly lied about being black for years, in June. While Osbourne’s costume is not for sale, it’s easily replicated with a wig and makeup (not that this should be considered a promotion to do so).

Serious eating disorder in costume form is called “Anna Rexia.”

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You know what’s not cool? A Halloween costume that trivializes a really serious health condition. But you know what is? Making a really awesome argument about why it’s offensive and subsequently getting media attention for it. Jessi Davin, a 26-year-old anorexia sufferer, took to Tumblr to passionately explain her point. "Think Anorexia is funny? Sorry. I am a survivor and find NOTHING cute about this,“ she wrote of the skeleton dress that comes with a yellow measuring tape. "I almost died from this. I know it’s supposed to be funny and s*** and yeah I get that, but seriously. THIS IS NOT FUNNY.” She continued, “Anorexia is nothing to party about or laugh at. It’s real, it’s deadly, and should not be marketed as a slutty outfit.” She added photos from a hospitalization and others from throughout her battle in the post as well. The costume was previously pulled a few years ago after it was discovered in New York, but is seemingly still on the market despite the negative attention.

The pressure’s on people! With Halloween only weeks away, it’s time to start racking your brain for the biggest cultural events of the past few months to copy in costume form. From the birth of Princess Charlotte and the Women’s World Cup to Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid and Taylor Swift’s Bad Blood music video, there are plenty of moments to capitalize on in order to make a statement. But making the right one is important and there are some costumes to steer clear of in order to avoid debate, altercations, really weird looks from across the room all night, and outright denial when trick or treating. Use this as a handy guide as to what not to wear.

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