Shock and awe?

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Ebola Hazmat costumes. It's the new rage for Halloween this year. The CEO of a company in California that's selling Ebola Hazmat costumes says "people want that shock and awe."

 

Most costume retailers carry the hazmat suits because of the "Breaking Bad" craze that was popular during Halloween of last year and now many people are planning to repurpose those suits for the Ebola outbreak this year.

 

One online store is offiering an "Ebola Containment Suit Costume" for $79.99. In Dallas, TX, where the first cases in the US were diagnosed, a costume retailer has actually sold out of the costume.

 

Do you think it's insensitive or just fun? Would you wear it?

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Submitted by NULL (not verified) on Sat, 10/25/2014 - 00:40

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Sorry, but quite frankly - not funny -- as thousands die in West Africa

Submitted by TheodoreLanzaro on Sat, 10/25/2014 - 00:49

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Theodore Lanzaro

Yes, I agree. Not really funny! Anyone else sick of how the media is overblowing the coverage and threat? I think that is even more disgusting.
Norman Spizz

I'm borrowing one of Freds suits and going as a lawyer
Corey Bearak

Not my cup of tea. Not a costume kind of guy. Usually Don a Poco or Buffalo Springfield tee-shirt and claim to be a roadie. Never liked masks. Sorry if I am no fun here.

Submitted by Lucas_Meyer on Mon, 10/27/2014 - 00:51

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Lucas Meyer

We're traveling that day to Charlotte, NC to visit my college roommate and his family for the weekend. Haven't seen them in five years; I was best man at his wedding in 1986. They are religious Christians and don't celebrate (or even acknowledge) Halloween. Older daughter (Gotham Young Pro) will "man the fort" dispensing all manner of candy to the "week folk".

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