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Circus Freaks from Back Then (25 pics)

Posted in Pictures   28 Sep 2010   / 10083 views

These photos are of some of the most famous circus freaks from the past. Although freak shows would be scorned today, they were a way for people who otherwise had no source of income to make a living. Some even got wealthy doing it.

 


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Bhoe 1 year ago
Sad, medical condition back then was treated as an entertainment. :(
       
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Fnark 1 year ago
We accept her, one of us
       
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cya 1 year ago
horrors avantar
       
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qwed 1 year ago
Nightmare fuel.
       
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bertha_2_2 1 year ago
lobster boy -- was the cover of Silverchair's 'Freakshow' album... ol' lobster boy didnt turn out to be a nice boy either...
       
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Mr. Ree 1 year ago
Yep, in the ol' days, fat people were an oddity and you'd have to go to a circus sideshow to see one. Now they are everywhere and can be seen in plentiful numbers at the local McDonalds...
       
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Acanthodes 1 year ago
OMFG, awesome
       
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Wizard 1 year ago
@Mr. Ree
LOL so true! Walmart would have made even more money.
       
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Mr. Ree 1 year ago
Most of these people would be considered management material at Wal-mart if they were alive today.
       
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Peanut 1 year ago
I'm glad the circuses took them in. The main aim, of course, was to make money off their unfortunate conditions, but it also gave them a living. A strong community developed, making it more like a family who looked out for each other.
       
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Analphilosopher 1 year ago
well the "freaks" were getting paid more than most people back then...hopefully atleast
       
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Greg 1 year ago
Those were far better times for freaks than today is. They had jobs, they were a part of a community and some were stars. IMO much better than the condescending shit they go through today.
       
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my name 1 year ago
#24 is Phil Spector?
       
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aldo raine 1 year ago
Chewbacca rulez !
       
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4down2 1 year ago
Made a legal living !
       
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