# Illegal Alien Costumes Getups That are Causing a Contorversial Stir This Halloween Season By Shelby Lee Walsh | Published 2009-10-27 | Special Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illegal-alien-costumes References: [blogs.phoenixnewtimes](http://blogs.phoenixnewtimes.com/bastard/2009/10/easleys_fun_shop_sells_out_of.php) & [easleys](http://www.easleys.com/) One popular costume this [Halloween is going to be](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oriental-trading) a little offensive to some. Illegal alien costumes have been selling off the shelves like hot cakes and in for some retailers, like Easley’s Costumes and Fun Shop in Phoenix, the [costume is already completely sold out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spirit-halloween-x-butterfinger). The owners of the shop say that they think the costume is in good fun, but others are up in arms over the costume that mocks the very serious issue of illegal immigration. Take a look at the photos above and decide for yourself what you think about the illegal alien costumes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Special](https://www.trendhunter.com/special) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Controversial Costumes:** Opportunities for businesses to create costume alternatives that are fun and festive without being offensive. - **Socially Aware Halloween:** Potential for retailers to market costumes that raise awareness for important social issues. - **Inclusive Halloween:** A chance for companies to develop costumes that celebrate diversity and promote inclusivity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the demand for alternative costumes that cater to various sensitivities and encourage social consciousness. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can create costume lines that amplify positive messaging and promote inclusivity. - **Entertainment:** Film and TV studios have an opportunity to produce content that challenges stereotypes and educates the public on important social issues. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Two-Person Halloween Outfits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-mozz-costume.md) - [Halloween Creamer Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/international-delight-2.md) - [Product-Inspired Halloween Looks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aldi-and-elladoesfx.md) - [Sweet-and-Salty Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/auntie-annes-and-cinnabon-costumes.md) - [Candy Bowl Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/trickortreatable-costume.md) - [Life-Sized Clog Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crocs-costume.md) - [Macaroni-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheetos-bold-to-the-bone-costume.md) - [Spooky Film-Inspired Halloween Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beetlejuice-beetlejuice-costumes.md) - [Cheesy Two-Person Costumes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzmates.md)