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Travel-themed Halloween costume idea #2: Sex tourist and prostitute

by Catherine Bodry (RSS feed) on Oct 30th 2009 at 8:30AM

Got the travel bug and want to express it this Halloween? Following is the second of several travel stereotypes you can use for costumes.

Sex tourist and prostitute: It ain't politically correct, but if you've spent any time in Thailand you know it's something you just can't avoid seeing. This costume really works best for couples; guys should go as a stereotypical tourist (read my tips for a "cruiser" costume). A sunburned face also adds authenticity. For maximum creepiness, dye your hair white, slather on some fake tanning lotion, and throw a gold chain around your neck. The older the male, the younger the prostitute should look.

Ladies, general "hooker" attire is all that's needed, plus a long black wig. Make sure to cling to you man. Two prostitutes, one on either side, and a dazed goofy grin on the guy is another take on this politically-incorrect costume.

Filed under: Asia, North America, Thailand

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Ender Oct 30th 2009 2:40PM

Damn.

I suppose next you are going to suggest that I dress my kids up as "child trafficking victim" in a tank top and underwear. Maybe you should change it to to Gadling's tasteless travel costume ideas.

I know you are trying to be funny, but really isn't Gadling "suppose to be" a site that promotes travel...not stereotype and trivialize people oppressed by the sex-trade business.

I'm no prude but this is pure tackiness.

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