As Jeffrey Dahmer-themed Halloween costumes continue to sell on sites like eBay. However, the mother of one of his victims has spoken out. She calls the costumes “very triggering.” Seeing someone dressed as Jeffrey Dahmer is disturbing enough, according to Shirley Hughes, Tony Hughes’ mother.
Wearing a Dahmer costume is extremely upsetting
Tony Hughes, the mother of one of Dahmer’s 17 victims, has spoken out against Jeffrey-themed costumes. “The terrible outfits are simply exploiting and traumatising the Milwaukee fiend’s 17 victims,” Shirley Hughes said in an interview.
After watching the Dahmer series, she found it upsetting that people dressed up as the “Milwaukee Cannibal” for Halloween. Shirley from the series stated that Dahmer’s reign of terror “didn’t happen like that.
“I don’t see how they can do it,” mother Tony, 85, says. — From Netflix. I’m not sure how they’re able to post under our names. Many of the victims’ loved ones expressed their displeasure with the show. Claiming that they did not need to relive their tragedy on television.
Images of a young child dressed as Dahmer for a mugshot inspire Dahmer-themed Halloween costumes, which also include the serial killer’s trademark sunglasses, wigs, and short-sleeve button-down shirts. On a sweater in the set, the phrase “I devour people like you for breakfast” appears.
Jeffrey: The public reacted angrily to the Dahmer costumes
Dahmer’s costumes have become legendary as Halloween approaches. Items inspired by the serial killer. However, some of these are”I eat boys like you for breakfast” sweatshirts and reproductions of Jeffrey’s thin-framed glasses are selling like hotcakes on eBay this Halloween. Surprisingly, there are costume accessories aimed squarely at children.
For example, a child’s interpretation of “Milwaukee Cannibal” recently went viral on the internet. According to online sellers, Jeffrey’s costumes are “easy to put together”. You can get a replica of his glasses on eBay for $19.86. Also a dirty blonde wig and a striped shirt tucked into khaki pants to look like him.
Many people have criticised the practice of dressing up as the “Milwaukee Monster.” Many people on social media have pleaded with others to stop glorifying mass murderers. Many online users have stated that supporting the sale of such costumes is “not only repugnant but also cruel to the victims’ relatives.”
“People are now thinking about dressing up like Jeffrey Dahmer for Halloween. That series was the worst thing that could’ve happened,” one Twitter user lamented. “White people, listen up,” another user advised. Stop making Jeffery Dahmer jokes and don’t dress up as him for Halloween. Members of Generation Z must seek therapy in order to cope. However, stop with the serial killer glam already!
However, the majority of the 17 people who were sexually assaulted, murdered, and dismembered by Jeffrey Dahmer were people of colour. Despite criticism from victims’ relatives, Netflix’s “Monster” has become the network’s second most popular series, trailing only “Stranger Things.” The relatives of Jeffrey’s victims, on the other hand, have already spoken out strongly against the show.
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