With Halloween right around the corner, the yearly debate over costumes that are too sexualized or inappropriate has resumed once again. Adding to the debate this year was a ban at the University of Colorado-Boulder, which prohibited costumes that could be deemed offensive to fellow students, including geishas, Native Americans, 'hood' costumes and cowboys.

With costumes that actually might seem tame to most making a list of potentially offensive costumes, it begs the question as to what other costumes out there really are ones that would be considered controversial-either by their sexy nature or the idea that they could be insensitive.

Enstars put together a list of some of the most potentially offensive costumes of all time.

1. 'Sexy Arab': This costume makes fun of the traditional Hijab worn by practicing Islamic women.

2. 'Hitler': It'd be hard to find a single Jewish person, or anyone else who had family members that perished during the Holocaust, that wouldn't find this costume offensive.

3. 'Burning Twin Towers': This is a costume that is highly unlikely to be accepted by any American. Trying to capitalize on an act of terrorism is almost as offensive as costumes can get.

4. 'Anna Rexia': This costume initially made headlines in 2011 and was pulled after a change.org petition cited eating disorder statistics that showed the costumes potentially offensive nature. The costume has since resurfaced now on Halloweenparty13.com, which is selling it for $39.99. It features a glitter screenprint skeleton minidress, a choker neckband, measuring tape belt, and an "Anna Rexia" badge. The outfit has once again inspired another change.org petition, which had gathered over 41,000 signatures at press time. While some see the name as the only real issue for the costume that could easily be marketed as a "sexy skeleton," the tape-measure belt and the "You can never be too rich or too thin" tagline associated with it are the parts that have made the costume an issue. Somewhat disturbing is that the costume is also currently out of stock on the website.

5. 'Naughty Leopard': This costume was recently pulled off the shelves at Wal-Mart stores despite not really appearing all that naughty with a dress that is significantly less revealing than other versions of similar costumes. What makes the costume so distasteful and offensive, is that it was marketed to toddlers.

6. 'Maximum Restraint' Mental Patient: Making fun of those with severe mental illnesses who may actually be in institutions is not as funny as it's made out to be.

7. 'Country Lovin' Costume: Making fun of supposed hillbillies may be funny to some, but this pokes too much at stereotypes of 'Hillbilly' culture by implying that those who live in the country are into their animals in more ways than one.

8. 'Ring Toss Guy': This isn't as offensive as it just tasteless, especially with the hat that spells it all out-"Winner gets a free ride." It is sold at Spencer's which is known for its more provocative apparel and merchandise though, so it isn't really surprising.

9. 'Sexy Chinese Take-Out': This is almost a combination of two very different Asian cultures being squished together and giving the offensive sexy treatment. The phrases printed on the costume made to look like a Chinese take-out box imply the tradition of the geisha, and the dressing up like Chinese food in general can be something that would be offensive to those of Asian descent.

10. 'Tribal Princess Native American': It's hard to believe Native American women were dressed this sexy.

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