(Fusion) It’s October, which means Halloween, with its inevitable flurry of offensive, inappropriate, and overtly racist costumes, is almost upon us. You know the kind: Sombreros and mustaches intended to transform your basic frat bro into a stereotypical “Mexican”, ensembles that mock and demean trans women, or, in some cases, just straight up blackface.
Officials at the University of Florida have decided to get ahead of any potential issues that may arise from the “are you kidding me?” costume choices that often permeate college campuses. The school is not only imploring students to refrain from wearing inappropriate outfits—it’s also offering round-the-clock mental health counseling for anyone offended by their classmates’ costumes.
