Linkage: Top Halloween Costumes

I saw something recently that said that Halloween should be called "Slut-o-ween" based on the way many women costume themselves for this holiday. If the young women I saw yesterday were any indication of a trend, then I would have to say that I agree. I haven't seen that many short skirts and fishnet stockings in a long time.

Here's a survey done by the National Retail Foundation of the costumes people intended to wear this year:

Top Children's Costumes 2006

1. Princess (generic) 11.5%
2. Pirate 5.0%
3. Witch 4.8%
4. Spider-Man 4.4%
5. Superman 3.7%
6. Princess (Disney) 3.1%
7. Power Ranger 2.9%
8. Pumpkin/Jack o'Lantern 2.2%
9. Cat 2.0%
10. Vampire (generic) 1.5%
11. Angel 1.4%
12. Fairy 1.4%
13. Ninja 1.4%
14. SpongeBob SquarePants 1.4%
15. Batman 1.3%
16. Cheerleader 1.3%
17. Football Player 1.3%
18. Tinker Bell 1.3%
19. Monster (generic) 1.2%
20. Star Wars character 1.2%

Top Adults' Costumes 2006

1. Witch 17.5%
2. Pirate 3.7%
3. Vampire (generic) 3.7%
4. Cat 2.6%
5. Clown 1.8%
6. Fairy 1.6%
7. Gypsy 1.6%
8. Superhero 1.6%
9. Ghost 1.4%
10. Dracula 1.3%
11. Devil 1.2%
12. Hooker 1.1%
13. Nurse 1.1%
14. Pumpkin/Jack o'Lantern 1.1%
15. Athlete 1.0%
16. Princess 1.0%
17. Zombie 1.0%
18. Angel 0.8%
19. French Maid 0.8%
20. Cowboy/Cowgirl 0.7%

From: Urban Legends Reference Pages: Top Halloween Costumes 2006

See also:
Katie Couric speaks her mind on modesty