Pretty Little Liars actress, Ashley Benson, stirred up some pre-Halloween controversy by posting a photo of her “Cecil the Lion costume” on Instagram.
According to E! News Benson wrote, “Help! Can’t decide on my Halloween costume this year! What do you guys think of this cecil the lion costume? @yandy #thanksyandy #halloweencostume.”
The 25-year-old sought advice from her Instagram followers, but instead of double-tapping the costume, they criticized the actress for her poor choice of words. Benson responded by editing the photo’s caption to read, “What do you guys think of this lion costume?”
E! News reports Benson’s costume is actually called the “Deluxe Lion Costume” and it's sold by Yandy. The retailer does in fact sell a limited-edition, “Cecil the Lion Costume” that features a tail and a similar hood like the one worn by the actress.
According to Yandy, 20 percent of the “Cecil the Lion" costume's proceeds will be donated to a Global Conservation Organization.
Earlier this year, the killing of Cecil the Lion by a Minnesotan dentist caused worldwide outrage.
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