Walmart, Amazon pull controversial Halloween costume from websites

Costume sparked outrage and is said to be offensive to transgender community

SAN ANTONIO – Retail giants Walmart and Amazon are removing a controversial Halloween costume from their website.

The outfit, called a "Tranny Granny" sparked outrage online with many saying it is offensive to the transgender community.

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The costume includes a dress, headscarf and padding for the breasts and rear-end. The costume was reportedly listed by a third-party vendor named Rasta Imposta.

According to the news site LGBT Nation, Walmart says the costume violates its terms of service for third-party retailers.

The costume however is still available from other online retailers.


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