What’s the first word that comes to mind when you think of a goldfish? Pet? Orange? Scaly? How about sexy? That’s right, the “sexy” Halloween costume craze has officially gotten out of hand thanks to the “Sexy Goldfish” ensemble—and the internet isn’t quite sure what to make of it.
Several “Sexy Goldfish” costumes recently made a splash on social media and, while they’re not new to this Halloween season, many people expressed their bewilderment and excitement over the costumes’ uniqueness. One such costume, the Deluxe Sexy Goldfish Costume from Yandy, features a shimmery orange romper and goldfish head hoodie. The Cozy Dress Goldfish Costume from Spirit Halloween takes a comfier approach and includes a short orange dress and decorative fins.
Another version features a sparkling tutu and arm/ankle cuffs, which ensures a swimmingly good time for all adult trick-or-treaters. “This sexy goldfish costume is anything but fishy; it’s fabulous,” the description reads. “Step out of your itty bitty bowl and take a dive into an exotic tank, one filled with bright coral and other aquatic beauties. Who cares if you’re just a goldfish?”
These goldfish costumes aren’t the first “sexy” Halloween costumes to turn heads this year. Others include a Melania Trump-inspired “Model Wife” costume, “Stranger Things”-themed “Upside Down Honey” costume and a Pennywise-inspired “Dancing Sewer Clown” costume. Of course, there’s plenty of other Halloween costumes—sexy or not—that should be considered completely ridiculous or offensive/inappropriate to wear.
See how social media reacted to the “Sexy Goldfish” Halloween costumes below:
Social Media Reacts to “Sexy Goldfish” Halloween Costumes
Best sexy costume this year: sexy goldfish. pic.twitter.com/iEXEqImRsB
— Katherine! @ home (@flatpatterning) September 22, 2017
Looking at Halloween costumes today… sexy goldfish… sexy tornado… WHY like what is sexy about a gold fish please explain
— Shelb (@SFridline) October 12, 2017
Some of the Halloween costumes I've come across are just weird…..who has ever wanted to be a "sexy goldfish"
— Bex (@beckycornejo93) October 2, 2017
I've seen 5 sexy goldfish costumes and I'm highly confused????
— Sea Biscuit (@_Caaitlynnn) October 3, 2017
Am I the worst for loving this sexy goldfish costume pic.twitter.com/1afb1FCMk1
— Bean (@BeanTheBean) September 15, 2017
In the midst of looking for a Halloween costume, I found a sexy goldfish……a…sexy…goldfish………..amazing.
— Rachel. (@rachcee_) October 5, 2017
WHY IS THERE SEXY GOLDFISH HALLOWEEN COSTUMES FLYING AROUND
— Chels (@chelseaoak_) October 17, 2017
Sexy goldfish is a very innovative Halloween costume
— ✌️ (@pennkater) October 17, 2017
#SexyGoldfish is now the 2017 #Halloween #costume craze.. Okay then.. pic.twitter.com/6V2IbvtA4Q
— Kaiyah (@Banjeex) October 17, 2017
I just want to know .. who would want to be a sexy goldfish for Halloween pic.twitter.com/zvrOaanoCt
— lillieᵕ̈ (@yutaeyeol) October 6, 2017
I like that I live during a time when I can dress up as a "sexy goldfish"
This is what the founding fathers wanted pic.twitter.com/b30EOd9fuC
— izabela (@dobrejajko) October 4, 2017
Note to all people dressing up as the sexy goldfish this Halloween, you can not get mad at me if I try and flush you down the toilet.
— Dan LaMorte (@DanLaMorte) October 17, 2017
What are your thoughts on the “Sexy Goldfish” Halloween costumes? Would you wear one? Sound off in the comments section below!
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