Well, it’s October, and that means Halloween is coming. It also means we can expect to see the unending variety of typically racist Halloween costumes that pop up every year. You too can be Oriental, just for one night. Here a few ridiculous ones, with a hair-centric theme…
The above costume item was recently spotted at a Party City. Want to be a “China Man” this Halloween? Apparently, all it takes is a crappy-looking moustache. It’s easy. Just affix this nasty piece of hair on your upper lip, and there you go, instant China Man! Adding some fu to your manchu. (Thanks, Brandon.)
But hey, why stop there? There are other fun and easy ways to be Chinese. Just try on the Chinese Man wig, “an ancient style with bald front and long pigtail in the back.” But even at the low sale price of $41.48, the Chinese Man wig might just be a little outside your budget. That’s okay, because the Bargain Chinese Man wig is also available for just $22.05. Because nobody should miss out on the racist mockery.
Speaking of bargains, how about this kickass Oriental Guy wig? The attention to detail is just tremendous. I swear, every Oriental Guy I know wears his hair just like this! That’s amazing. Wearing this crappy piece of mess on your head, you will be the coolest Oriental Guy at the office Halloween party.
Finally, my favorite one. The Old Chinese Man wig! I have no idea what exactly makes this monstrosity “Chinese.” But it apparently comes in white, gray, brown and black. And according to the website, this wig also works for “eccentric recluse” and “prospector.” Yes, I’m scratching my head too. But the fun doesn’t end there. There are just so many ways to get your Oriental Mystique on! It’s going to be another great Halloween. That’s racist!
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Deaf Indian Muslim Anarchist — October 30, 2009
Sigh. I also saw a Halloween kit the other day-- it says "LOOK LIKE AN ARAB MAN!" with black beard and moustache inside.
I don't see how having a black beard and moustache is "Arab." I've seen plenty of non-Arab dudes with black beards.
Elena — October 30, 2009
So... they really combined a Qing Dynasty queue with a samurai's chonmage?
Wow.
The ponytail "Oriental Guy" wig looks (somewhat) like the standard anime ronin, however XD
Yin — October 30, 2009
The Old Chinese Man wig looks more like a stereotypical Indian guru. O.o
Reba — October 30, 2009
I don't know if these are really being promoted for Halloween, other than the first one. I went to the website listed above, and these are in a specific section for Asian hair and not in the section labeled Halloween. This website looks to me as if it is a website where theater professionals can order wigs for shows. I'd imagine that these were created to be used by actors/actresses in shows like The King and I, The Mikado, Madame Butterfly, Turandot, Flower Drum Song etc. But I don't think the wig makers intent was to promote Asians as a costume for Halloween.
Tommy — October 30, 2009
Is it ironic that all of these things are most probably made in China out of actual Chinese people's hair?
Chris — October 30, 2009
The bald front/ponytail back wig would be a good start for a pretty bitchin' Klingon costume.
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Birdseed — October 31, 2009
Ah, I think the last piece is meant to be a reference to the marial arts film "wise old master" stereotype... As plentifully copied in our pop culture.
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Goat — November 5, 2009
What? No post about white people and mullet wigs? Halloween is about being something you're not for me. If you don't take it to extremes then what's the point? You have to take it to extremes because people are so similar they have to emphasize the differences to make a costume to represent something else.
shawn — March 1, 2010
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