"Dear Amy: I’m sorry you are getting so much backlash about your ridiculous stance about “cultural appropriation” on Halloween, but it’s time for reason and logic to make a comeback.

I’m not Mexican, but if I want to wear a mariachi costume to work on Halloween, then I should!

— Disturbed

Dear Disturbed: Um no, you shouldn’t. One thing I’ve learned is that there are a lot of overgrown children out there who want to take this kids’ holiday to the office."


Um, yes, absolutely he/she should be able to wear that. Many offices encourage Halloween costumes, even putting on contests and such, to encourage camaraderie. You may view it as a "kids' holiday," but the millions of adults who enjoy participating clearly disagree.