What Everybody Ought to Know About Plus-Size Halloween Costumes

Obesity in America. What a tired piece of news that is beginning to be. At least once a week, if not more, one of the news outlets will do an episode showing a group of heavy adults or children walking along a busy street. Sometimes, they will show their stomachs jiggling along. Periodically, a photo of a before and after will be shown. A skinny man in the days when he didn't eat so many hamburgers. Then fast forward ten years, the same man after millions of hamburgers and a few beers thrown in for good measure.

Television programs are being done as well. America's Biggest Losers, and others of the same ilk scream at the public to get up and get it off. Aren't you sick of it? I have to say that while there is a billion dollar business working to get those pounds off, there is also a billion dollar business hoping that you will keep those pounds on. And during this time of year, a little known dirty secret is sitting in the corner praying that the fragrance of high caloric foods will keep you in their grip just a little bit longer.

That's right, those who form, promote, and sell plus-size Halloween costumes are still in the closet, but ready to come out.

Here are five of those only whispered about plus-sized Halloween costumes that are being held captive in trillion dollar conference rooms in Forbes 500 businesses in America.

1) Sexy Plus Size Halloween Costumes: Now, these costumes are always behind closed doors, but on Halloween they often peek through at Halloween parties or Halloween bachelor parties. The general public is usually not too aware of these types of costumes. But, those who really love dressing up like the Mile High Captain or a corrections officer holding a club will find these kinds of costumes in plus size.

2) Plus Size for Adults and Husky Kids: John Travolta made, husky, sexy in his new role as Hairspray Edna and this might just be the most revered plus size costume this year. Sexy? Not sure. But, outstanding? Oh, yeah!

3) Little Bo Peep: Whether you know it or not, Little Bo was a little chunky and the plus size costume is made for all types of girls and ladies. Some men, too.

4) The Statue of Liberty: If you do not have scads of money lying around, here is a sweet idea. Run out and get a sheet. Dye it gray. Then fashion a crown and torch in the form of Lady Liberty. Toss these over you and you have The Statue of Liberty costume. Let's face it, Lady Liberty is not a size 2 and never will be. Give her your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.

5) A Christmas Present: This one is a little bit off the wall, but is also a plus size Halloween costume. Forbes 500 will not be talking about it at their big meetings because it is cheap, cheap, cheap! Get a big box, one that you will be able to fit into. Cut out arms and legs. Wrap the box in Christmas wrapping paper and a big bow. Find pants and shirt that will match the wrapping paper. Viola' ! You are now a plus size Christmas present. Give yourself to your favorite person.

Halloween. A time for witches, devils, and apples. And a time for those of us afflicted by too many hamburgers to burst free with imagination.