Halloween don’ts

Do you remember Queer Bash’s Halloween party last year? Some guy dressed in a First Nation Sensation headdress and another wearing blackface and an afro wig? If you want a room full of people to call you a douchebag and possibly punch you in the face, this is a good way to do it.

Now, this doesn’t just happen at crazy fun Vancouver parties during Halloween. It happens all over North America during Halloween. Let’s face it. People are stupid, so don’t be a person. No wait. I mean don’t be stupid.

This…

… is a bad, slutty idea. Want to see more bad ideas? Click this amazing Gawker article. It has some gems, like If you’re going to be a whore this Halloween, just be a whore and skip the crappy costume:

Mmm. No costume required.

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