Abigail Dapron in her Halloween costume as a Syrian Refugee

Mike Gallagher

Nov 2, 2015 - 07:17

Nov 2, 2015 - 07:31

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Abigail Dapron in her Halloween costume as a Syrian Refugee

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Bad taste and Halloween costumes have long been associated with each other. From people dressing up as recently deceased celebrities or as racist caricatures.

This year has been no exception with an American missionary in South Africa dressing up as Syrian refugee… causing great outrage on Twitter.

Abigail Dapron"s outfit was complete with a hijab and a plastic baby doll in a sling. She is currently working in a mission in Weste Cape in South Africa.

The missionary from St Louis, Missouri, posted the image on Instagram with the following hashtags which seemed to show her support, not derision, for the migrants: ‘Perks of having Saudi raised besties ;) #hijabmaster #weloveourrefugeefriends #jesuslovestherefugees #jesuswasarefugee."

And here is Twitter"s reaction to her controversial costume choice:

It's disgusting, insensitive, and only a brainless person would find it funny. How people didn't speak up is beyond me. — Nissy (@naskola) November 1, 2015

Insensitive animal #AbigailDapron dresses as a #Syria-n refugee for #Halloween, b/c human suffering is a celebration pic.twitter.com/OMi1rT4Z1G — Zaahira Y'elena (@ZaahiraYelena) November 1, 2015

Sociopaths do not understand when something is not funny because their brains cannot make the difference #abigaildapron #Halloween — cy12 (@cy12) November 1, 2015

So this girls name is #AbigailDapron ... Shame on her to mock the suffering of people in such an apathetic manner!! pic.twitter.com/8f2Us2pKhO — Mihrimah_Irena (@Mihrimah_Irena) November 1, 2015

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Mike Gallagher Mike Gallagher is a Georgia-based freelance journalist covering local news, community developments, and regional issues that matter most to residents across the state. Writing for Georgianewsday.com since 2016, Mike has built a reputation for clear, balanced reporting and a strong connection to the communities he serves. His work spans city council decisions, school board updates, small business features, public safety reports, and statewide policy changes. In addition to local coverage, Mike occasionally reports on state politics and national headlines, offering readers context on how broader decisions impact Georgia communities. Known for his steady, fact-driven approach, Mike prioritizes accuracy, fairness, and accessibility in every story. Whether covering a town hall meeting or breaking political developments, he aims to inform readers with clarity and integrity. Outside the newsroom, Mike remains actively engaged in Georgia’s civic landscape, always seeking the next story that shapes the state’s future.

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