I don't just see the appeal(reason?) in sexualizng various characters that weren't sexy to start with, great examples being Walter White and Greedo.
Don't believe me then just google them.
Ill always take an original well done costume over a "my own spin" cosplay because there are so many "unique" spins to characters now days. The amount of variations on poison ivy for example is just ludicrous. But hey if that's your thing and want to do then go ahead. I just don't really care either way.