News 6 viewer worries children will see the display
MINNEOLA, Fla. – A Halloween display featuring dancing skeletons has ignited controversy in a Minneola neighborhood, where some residents say the “skeleton strip club” setup is inappropriate for children walking to school.
The display, which features skeletons arranged around a pole in what some describe as suggestive poses, has divided the community between those who see it as harmless holiday fun and others who consider it inappropriate for a family neighborhood.
“Woohoo! Let’s have some fun!” said Gabreala, a resident who lives across the street from the display.
She told News 6 that her children enjoy seeing the “dancing” skeletons, adding, “They like to see the skeletons dancing. No problem for us.”
However, the decorations have sparked heated debates on neighborhood social media pages, with some residents expressing strong opposition.
“I don’t see stripping as art. Whether it’s skeletons or cartoons, I wouldn’t want my kids exposed to sexual innuendos,” one resident posted on the neighborhood’s social media page.
Others defended the display, questioning whether the interpretation was too subjective. “If you want to see it as sexual, that’s your take. Does it show the skeleton removing clothes? How do you know if it’s a female or male skeleton?” another resident responded.
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When contacted about the controversial display, the neighborhood’s Homeowners’ Association (HOA) stated it cannot take action against the decorations.
“Unfortunately, the HOA cannot do anything about this. Halloween decorations are allowed, and residents can put up whatever holiday decorations they prefer,” the HOA responded to a concerned resident. They advised waiting until after Halloween, when the display will be removed.
Gabreala, who supports the display, expressed more concern about other types of Halloween decorations. “I’m afraid when they put up a lot of scary things with no head, something like that. But this is so fun! There’s no problem here!”
The display is expected to remain in place through Halloween weekend, continuing to generate discussion in this Central Florida community about where to draw the line between holiday fun and neighborhood appropriateness.
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