I was merely citing facts as well, you were erroneously stating D.C. And Virginia were in the south. Which is blatantly wrong

Sure, I'm sure all the people there would consider them southerners, despite the climate difference, culture difference, etc.

Speaking as someone from the south. It's definitely not considered the south in any capacity.

Yeah, they were clearly intending to insult with the costume. This exposes children to cultures outside their own. That's a good thing.