Spirit Halloween Responds to SNL's Parody

Saturday Night Live's Season 50 premiere featured a satirical sketch about Spirit Halloween, poking fun at the retailer's business model of setting up temporary shops in vacant buildings for just six weeks. The sketch humorously suggested that Spirit Halloween employs 'perverts' and sells low-quality costumes, concluding with a fake ad message that the store provides essential items like 'wigs that give you a rash.' In response, Spirit Halloween tweeted a picture of a costume mocking SNL, labeling it an 'irrelevant 50-year-old TV show' and jokingly including accessories like 'dated references' and 'shrinking ratings.' The exchange highlights the ongoing discourse on humor and satire, with Spirit Halloween's retort suggesting they took the jibe in stride while also defending their brand. Despite the mockery, Spirit Halloween's business model remains a popular topic of conversation, particularly around Halloween season. The incident showcases both the comedic intent of SNL and the spirited response from a well-known retailer.