Is dressing up as Steve Jobs for halloween bad taste?

[Peteron]

Who would go as Steve Jobs for Halloween? It doesn't seem like a costume people would instantly recognize unless you had the apple logo on every possible limb of your body. It may be a little too soon, but who cares, really? Go as zombie Steve Jobs. That would be something.

 

[PinkiePyro]

If you're a girl, you could dress up as a sexy Steve Jobs, wearing iPhones for a bra.

Although I found that idea hilarious I am pretty sure that would be offensive

 

[Luke5515]

Zombie makeup would appear in bad taste
A halo, however, would be just fine.

 

[emeraldrafael]

Nope. tell people its in memorandum, and if they argue tell them to right fuck off. hell I went as a homeless person once. Oddly I won best costume. Something about the subtle comment to the socio-economical views of the world today whenI just threw on ripped and ratty clothing cause I didnt want to buy a costume but my friends said they wouldnt be seen with me if I wasnt dressed up.

 

[Singularly Datarific]

The act of asking the internet of all things if something is in bad taste probably means is it dubious at best. I'd argue not for now, so go as Bill Gates for this year. In 5 years, I'd say it's fine, but not yet.

 

[Trivea]

If you do this, it must be a zombie Steve Jobs. "iLive".

Otherwise, don't even bother.

Then add another superficial thing and call yourself Steve Jobs 3, and add at least another $20 to your original price.

Nah, Steve Jobs 2S. THEN Steve Jobs 3.

 

[XT inc]

It is far to soon to be pulling this off as a good costume.

However in all bad taste and before it gets done.

Go out as a Pair and when people ask if you are Steve Jobs, have your friend pop in and say,
Nope! Chuck Testa.

 

[farscythe]

i dont see a problem with it.. does seem kinda lazy to essentially dress normal for halloween though

 

[Treblaine]

If (you wore) a halo, that might be better.

Aww... that would be kinda adorable.

Steve Jobs has gone to the big Apple Store in the sky *sniff*

Now I'm getting all emotional... seriously. Know this sounds crazy but he reminded me of my Grandad.

 

[Varitel]

I would consider it an homage. I wore a black t-shirt tucked into my jeans the day after he died in rememberance of him.

 

[A Weary Exile]

Unless you happen to be visiting Steve Jobs' family for Halloween: no. Go for it.

 

[chstens]

Do it, the chance of anyone you meet having known Jobs personally is incredibly slim, and if someone's offended, without knowing Steve Jobs, tell them they're morons.

 

[Akukaishi]

Give it a year. Let the man finish getting settled in to his new digs 'fore you put 'im on.

 

[Saelune]

Psh. hard to ever feel bad about mocking someone who was loaded. Go for it. Its stupid, but dont not do it to "be nice".

 

[Harlief]

As long as you can justify your costume go nuts, personally I'd accessorise with some red face-paint and horns... but that's just my opinion.

 

[Headdrivehardscrew]

The only reason Steve Jobs qualifies as a Halloween outfit is the single sad fact that he is dead. You do not have to zombify him to both pay tribute and be true to the spirit of Halloween, but you could have some nasty, ugly lumps of cancer hanging out your turtleneck.

Oh, and do consider forwarding any and all money thrown at you to some cancer research fund, of course.

It is sad and no fun we lost Steve so early and so abruptly, but that's life. Plus, everyone can easily look like Steve, but no one will ever be Steve again. The triumvirate that is supposed to replace Steve looks like a bunch of tax inspectors in direct comparison. I wish Apple all the best, but Steve will be missed.

 

[Zoe Castillo]

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[Vuljatar]

Bad taste? Probably.

I'd still totally do it if I looked anything like him.

 

[manic_depressive13]

I don't see why it should be, unless you're planning to trick-or-treat at his family's house.