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Heidi's Halloween Costume Controversy
Posted on Mon Nov 3, 2008 03:20 PM PDT

While supermodel Heidi Klum's elaborate Halloween costume impressed most of us, it looks like it really ticked off several Hindu-American leaders. The Victoria's Secret model and Project Runway host dressed as the Goddess Kali at her annual Halloween bash, and Contact Music reports that Hindu scholars want Heidi to make a public apology for posing as the sacred figure.
Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed said:
- "Goddess Kali is highly revered in Hinduism and she is meant to be worshipped in temples and not to be used in clubs for publicity stunts or thrown around loosely for dramatic effects.
Hindus welcome Hollywood and other entertainment industries to immerse themselves in Hinduism, but they should take it seriously and respectfully, and not just use the religion for decoration or to advance their selfish agenda. Casual flirting sometimes results in pillaging serious spiritual doctrines and revered symbols and hurting the devotees."
Zed isn't the only one who is pissed about Heidi's costume - Jawahar L. Khurana of the Hindu Alliance of India and Bhavna Shinde of Hindu Janajagruti Samiti have also called out Heidi, calling the costume "denigrating." Yikes!
What do you think?
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Come on, its a flipping Halloween costume. I'm so tired of everyone getting their underwear in a twist and getting offended about really minor stuff. If you really think about it, every single person on this planet has the potential to be offended by someone's actions.....and would therefore be off limits for any dress up, spoofing, comedy, etc. There have to be limits and people have to be reasonable as to whether someone's actions are in the spirit of being offensive, or are not meant as any kind of statement whatsoever.
I'm kinda surprised she did this. I guess I'd be offended if she had dressed up as Jesus on the crucifix... Hmmm...
Racism at it's best! This is not appropriate. Just shows it doesn't matter if she is married to scar face for her to be considered a racist!
Interesting that people dress up as Jesus all the time and no one makes a big deal out of it.
Different cultures hold different beliefs. Just because you wouldn't make a big deal about it doesn't mean the rest of the world holds your view.
The Hindus are right.
its halloween..
quit thinking people are apersonally attacking you..
get over yourself ..
Please people dress up like Jesus and God for Halloween all the time. She wasn't being disgraceful.
If thy eye offends thee, take it out. I'm fed up with all the namby pamby's of every single religion or lifestyle being offended by the smallast perceived slight. How about everyone just goes and F*&%'@ themselves. Get over it and move on Bitches.
p diddy or whatever his name is went as the pope and noone made a fuss, BC IT"S A COSTUME!!! it's not like she went around doing anything bad in the outfit so they should shut up and get over it
I can't believe how politically correct our society is plus it is just a Halloween costume.
i thought it was kind of offensive when i first saw it as well .
Hindu's don't celebrate halloween. Just because your culture dresses up as whatever and thrives on shock appeal, doesn't mean everyone else thinks like you. Maybe you are the one that needs to get over yourself. Respect the fact that they may have a different perspective.
People dress up as Angels,Jesus,Popes,Nuns,Priests,Monks,Satan,devils,demons,Mother Teresa an every other "religious" type costumes on Halloween its all for fun.I cant stand when certain groups of people make a big deal out of nothing.There offended by everything.I really really wish she wouldnt appologise for her costume she did absolutly nothing wrong her costume is no more offensive then a slutty devils costume to the Christians!
i think some ppl gets too fanatical with their religion sometimes. halloween lets ppl dress as whoever whatever they want it to be. a slut a puppy a god a goldfish. witch and skeleton are just too boring ...... i think it was creative.
yeah...christians...celebrating a pretty christian-based holiday, idiot. You can't stand this and that and you certainly can't stand to just respect someone's culture, which is pretty reserved in nature.
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if you are easily offended.. seriously stay at home and dont read any news that might offend you. she did nothing wrong :S
think about it, every single thing that you do might offend some people or other culture, like according to their teaching all girls should be covered up. but i m glad they dont make it a big issue of us wearing shorts or bikinis...
These religious idiots need to get overthemselves. If they care so much about their religion, and can't handle the way people from other cultures think and act then they should move back to their country where they can be surrounded by people who think the same! WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES AN APOLOGY MAKE?! ANYONE CAN SAY IM SORRY. THEY JUST THINK THEY CAN MOAN ABOUT THEIR RELIGION BEING BASHED, AND ASK PEOPLE TO APOLOGISE. BUT ITS NOT LIKE ANY RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST OR ANYONE FROM THE SAME RELIGION AS THE EXTREMIST, EVER APOLOGISES FOR THE DAMAGE THEY CAUSE BY THEIR RIDICULOUS ACTIONS. RELIGION BREEDS HATE, AND THATS ABOUT IT.
I don't know,
it's just that we are having problems with race issues as it is...I just think her choice in costume was tacky. You have all the things in the world to choose from, and you choose a religion that is known for being really reserved...she's either really tacky at heart or just plain dumb.
These religious idiots need to get overthemselves. If they care so much about their religion, and can't handle the way people from other cultures think and act then they should move back to their country where they can be surrounded by people who think the same! WHAT DIFFERENCE DOES AN APOLOGY MAKE?! ANYONE CAN SAY IM SORRY. THEY JUST THINK THEY CAN MOAN ABOUT THEIR RELIGION BEING BASHED, AND ASK PEOPLE TO APOLOGISE. BUT ITS NOT LIKE ANY RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST OR ANYONE FROM THE SAME RELIGION AS THE EXTREMIST, EVER APOLOGISES FOR THE DAMAGE THEY CAUSE BY THEIR RIDICULOUS ACTIONS. RELIGION BREEDS HATE, AND THATS ABOUT IT.
Religion breeds hate?
For you, I can see that.
I think the fact that you locked your caps half way through told me that.
Maybe you just need to relax.
I'm a Hindu. I understand where those men are coming from. I was a little (ok, who am I kidding? Very!) shocked by her outfit. I mean, who would think of dressing up as Kali?? But at the same time, I give her props for doing something creative.
Personally, I wasn't offended. But it does seem over the top, doesn't it?
I did see someone dressed as Jesus on a cross being carried through the streets of Toronto this Halloween, I am a Christian,
I can admit, I was offended
BUT
I just looked the other way!
I didn't expect an apology!! Why should I get an apology, I'm not Jesus!
And THOSE HINDU'S are not what ever God they think that THING is either so why should anyone apologize to them???
GET OVER IT...
I HOPE SHE DOESN'T APOLOGIZE! They got no business asking for an apology anyway.. who do they think they are? Are we having to much fun... better cancel Halloween now and call it Black and Orange Day and only give out nutritious snacks don't wanna offend anyone!
minorities tend to get offended. that's a fact. but we are living in a liberal country, everyone is free to express themselves as long as it's not harming others. i hope she doesnt apologize for such stupidity.
I understand being creative is something revered especially on a day like Halloween. Being in the public eye on this day means going as a slutty anything or blowing it out the water in terms of creativity. I'd say Heidi exploded out the water. That being said though, she also came across looking like an ignorant, unaware, think I know much, but truly I am just a dumb as f8ck over privileged model, who views other cultures as something to take from. Some of the comments I've read here, also remind me of the dumb as f8ck nation we are also creating. Some of you are really ignorant. It was offensive.
Get over it!!! People dress like Jesus and the devil, too, and you don't hear THEM complaining!!! Dry up!
Oh good lord what a bunch of PC pansies. Get over it you arsewipes. No one give a c.r.a.p about you or your "beliefs". No one cares anymore unless they are pretending and saying stupid s.hite like "african american" or "mentally challenged" Behind closed doors people say they hate n.i.g.s and f.a.g.s and how they just don't CARE
Anonymous @ 7:13 - Thank you for exhibiting the attitude that best exemplifies the decline of our society and great nation. You are our future....God, help us all........
7:13
You are hilarious to think that is what goes on behind closed doors in every place...you must be surrounded by uneducated losers. Sorry to hear that.
wow. Get the fu*k over it. You can be whoever you want to be on Halloween. She was just having fun and being creative, not trying to "push her own agenda", exactly how is this selfish? Its just a costume. And people do dress up as jesus all the time, so what's the big deal? She doesn't owe anyone anything. Wow, people need to relax. They act like Heidi Klum has nothing better to do than sit and think up evil schemes to piss people off. Really??
She's not evil, she's just ignorant. She wore it, but she doesnt know anything about it. She's making a spectacle of something that is very important to some people.
I remember when prince harry wore a nazi uniform a couple years ago... that got a rise out of people too..
She is a racist b****! GO and scar up your face like your hubby and dress up as him for Halloween!!! BIGOT!
Self Mother Kali gives big F... abt it .
U rock Heidi!
Love :)
it's not about whether Kali cares
it's the people that worship
sunnydork.
;)
people dress up like Jesus all the time, and if a christian theologian were to release a statement like that, all you'd hear from every magazine and website is that christian's are prudes and people can do what they like. so why is it different with hindusium? because this country is biased!
she's not racists for dressing as a Goddess... people ALWAYS dress up as Greek Gods and other controversial things. How retarded can you be to call her racists for this outfit? do you even know what it means?!
So powerful Diety like Mother Kali izz able to stay for yourself.
People are stupid and ignorant.
Agree with you;)
Love :)
Kali doesn't exist... god doesn't exist... why get offended by imaginary mythical thingsss????
If you meet a Hindu, tell him Christ has come to free him of superstition and the fear of his demon gods. You might save his soul. If you meet Heidi Klum, though, don't bother, she has no soul.
i am black and christian, i do agree with people saying that she didn't offend anyone. there's a saying in africa where i come from, "when you go to other people's house and they're playing with the left foot do the same" i.e we're in america this is their tradition we should respect it, if you don't like it then go where they do things your way. plus she didn't insult your god, just dressed up as.. people insult Jesus, we don't react as christians. plus how do you prove to another people that your religion ( be it christian,hindu,islam etc..) is the right one?. if we were in india maybe a different story, but we're in america so we play by their rules, nobody forced us to be in this country and we knew before settling here what america is about, so it's holloween stop interrupting the fun!!
she didn't offend anyone, i'm also from an african country living in the us. i knew that america was mostly christian, plus you can't go to someone's house and start dictating people. true there is respect for the us not from the usa, but we chose to be here and should live by the laws and traditions. just like i would expect anyone going to my country and doing the same. plus this was just a dress up and she's not insulting anyone..LOL c'mon plus her family has two races (just had to say that). things are tense already, please let people have a little bit of fun!!
c'mon people i'm not living in the middle east, as a woman because i can't handle the way things are over there. imagine if i was there and protesting that they stop doing this or that for america...so please give us our liberty in our own country. btw my parents are from west africa and i was born here!
This is still the USA !!!! For the people who are Bitching about it, if you dont like it, Get out, and go back to where ever you came from, Where is my Gold Cow anyway ? !! LOL, LOL !!!
Since when did African Americans become the spokesperson for Kali and the hindu religion? I don't care where you are from, you don't have any right to say whether or not it is offensive if you aren't apart of the hindu religion. Perhaps it's because you are black that you think you have a right to say that. Well you don't.
Why is it that only certain groups of people need to be tolerant? If a person who believes in Hinduism dressed up as Jesus, I had better not say a word or I would be quashing their "freedom" to express themselves. She can dress up for Halloween however she feels like. We are in America aren't we? Where are the Satanists screaming they're offended because people are dressing up as devils? Talk about reverse religious intolerance!
some comments are totally bigoted on this site! I agree with a few people, I don't think it was really that offensive and I think some people did overreact, though I DO agree with the person who quoted Prince Harry and the Nazi uniform, I just think she could have been a bit more careful-plus, im sure people dress up as Hindu gods and goddesses all the time, they just don't have their faces plastered all over every tabloid like Heidi Klum does just bc theyre not as famous as she is. I think the Hindus should have taken it easy on this one, but Klum,knowing she's that famous, should have been a teensy bit more careful. I kind of agree with 5.46 a bit though.. but personally it doesnt bother me too much..
I was born into a Hindu family, though I'm not overtly religious..
Tell them to kiss your ass Heidi!!! You live in The United States, you can dress up however you damn well please!!!!!!!!!
It is very interesting to read all these comments, and does, indeed, illustrate to break down of our society here in the US. To see comments like "God does not exist" or "loosen up" are more shocking than seeing someone dress up as a Hindu goddess. As a Christian, it breaks my heart and is VERY offensive to me to see people dress up as Jesus so I can only imagine the shock for a Hindu to see Heidi dressed as one of their goddesses. The only difference is that if a Christian were to speak out, it's "Oh, the religious right needs to stop spreading hate and loosen up." For those who are not familiar with Christianity, it's about loving eachother, everyone, no matter where they come from or where they are in their life. Unfortunately, many judge all Christians by the ones that are off based with the fire and brimstone approach (your going to hell, etc) and who are trying to blow up abortion clinics. Very similar to how many Americans view Muslims bc of the small number of terrorists out there preaching WRONG ideals of what it means to be Muslim. Either way, Halloween is NOT a Christian holiday....the only people who truly celebrate the true meaning of halloween practice witchcraft. So, in my humble opinion no one who practices any kind of religious lifestyle should pay no attention to halloween what so ever.
First of all who the hell wants to worship something that looks like that(demon like) and evil looking with body parts in hands? That's twisted! Second it states very clearly in the bible that you shall not worship ANY other god. Third I don't think that she was wanting to piss anyone off it is a costume for god's sake! If these people are pissed well I should be pissed for them worshipping some one else besides Jesus! Sounds stupid Huh? Yes I think so to! I am a christian and I am not offened when people dress this way or that way. People read to much into it! To the one on Nov. 4 who states that it is not a christian Holiday, no it's not but I take my kids out for the fun, it does not mean I practice witchcraft, or dapple in demons! I could say the same about Christmas! Everyone wants the presents and here comes Santa etc. Santa and presents has nothing to do with the true meaning of Christmas so if I wanted to bitch and whine I could say well people who believe in Santa and presents are offending me! But I don't because that would be a whining 2 year old on the playground! This is supposed to be fun for kids and adults are scewing up for them because the kids act more mature than the adults! Get over it! It's a halloween costume!
8:42
is the type of Christian that is an embarrassment on Christianity...these are the idiots you don't want representing Christianity...You are an uneducated freak, but I won't get angry with you for that..it's not your fault your heart is closed up, and your mind is narrow. I guess it's just how you were raised that you would interpret the bible in such an ignorant and stupid way.
the Hindus should be thanking Heidi because her wearing that costume makes people want to find out about Kali, but instead they put her down and put off anyone who might have been interested in finding out about Kali. What a bunch of idiots.
eventhough kali is a good goddess her ass is scary looking. halloween=scary
It's just in poor taste.
Oh yea we should all wear nazi uniforms at times square next time.Who cares free culture, thing happened 60 years ago, nazi uniforms are really slick arent they?Someone should also dress up as Hitler along with "Heil Hitler" from the nazi dressed to scare the shit outta everyone.Halloween.