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Halloween has long been a staple of American culture—a night when children don monsters, superheroes, and princesses, trick‑or‑treat through neighbourhoods, and embrace a little spooky fun. Originating from ancient harvest festivals and All Hallows' Eve traditions, it has evolved in the U.S. into a full‑blown holiday season of costumes, parties, decorations and candy that often stretches far beyond 31st October.
However, British comedian and television personality James Corden took a moment to consider the adult side of Halloween during a recent episode of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.' He acknowledged that he really doesn't like it when adults dress up as kids again. In a lighthearted but direct manner, Corden clarified that although he enjoys Halloween when it involves kids being creative, he finds adult costumes at parties to be a little confusing and socially awkward.
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Halloween for Kids—but What About Adults?
On 27th October, Corden discussed the topic with Jimmy Fallon, offering his take on the holiday's evolution in America compared with his native Britain. "I like Halloween for children. I think it's great for kids. My issue is…adults, in America, much more than in Britain, are really into it," he said. He described the needless pressure on adults to choose a costume, saying, "You get adults being like, 'What are you gonna dress up as for Halloween?' and I'm like, Well, nothing…' Then people think you're, like, awful if you don't do that."
Corden continued by explaining the situation he frequently finds himself in: while everyone is initially thrilled when he shows up at a party dressed in costume, it quickly turns into "standing with a finance manager with an axe in his head, blood dripping down his face going, I think I'm going to give up the lease and get a new car." In his view, the spectacle of costumes doesn't always mesh with the everyday reality of adult conversations and adult life.
A Look at James Corden's Life, Career and Perspective
In addition to his Halloween commentary, Corden is presently starring with Bobby Cannavale and Neil Patrick Harris in the Broadway revival of ART at the Music Box Theatre in New York. He consciously chose to return to theater after leaving his long-running talk show, which he claims to have fulfilled a long-held dream. Outside of the spotlight, Corden frequently talks about the value of family time and simplicity. He is married to Julia Carey and is devoted to their children Max, Carey, and Charlotte.
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The conversation on Halloween shows a side of him that values purpose and authenticity over spectacle, indicating that although he is in favour of tradition and pleasure, he is not as fond of adults dressing up as they are expected to. Regardless of whether his "issue" with adult dressing-up will provoke discussion or introspection, it adds a fresh perspective to the discussion of how we celebrate Halloween.
