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One key point raised is that costumes which caricature or mock everyday professions—such as sanitation workers, healthcare providers, or service industry employees—are deemed disrespectful for the individuals who perform these jobs year-round. These costumes often trivialize their work, fail to acknowledge their contribution to society, and reduce their roles to racialized or exaggerated stereotypes. It is argued that dressing up in such a manner not only diminishes the dignity of these professions but also perpetuates a lack of understanding and respect.