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Internet Reacts To ‘Moana’ Halloween Costume Controversy

Halloween might be days away, but some are already having a pretty heavy debate about one […]

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Halloween might be days away, but some are already having a pretty heavy debate about one particular childrens’ costume.

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An article by Sachi Feris has been making the rounds in recent days, and recounted Feris’ conversation with her 5-year-old daughter. Her daughter wanted to go as Moana for her Halloween next year, but Feris expressed her worry that the costume would be considered “cultural appropriation”, considering Moana‘s roots in Polynesian culture.

Outlets such as the New York Post and Cosmopolitan picked up Feris’ article, and it’s led to quite a bit of discourse among those online. And it’s safe to say that it’s a very complex debate.

Some agree with Feris’ sentiment, while others argue that the debate around a costume for a child has been blown out of proportion. And the general consensus seems to be that there is a way to honor the Disney princess without drifting into that territory of cultural appropriation, as long as parents use common sense.

Here’s a round-up of some of the tweets surrounding the Moana Halloween costume controversy.

@YungCripp

@Lauren_Aleen_R5

@sweetie_sitake

@madbev1991

@been_801

@weezybutta

@liamrulz

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