Ahh yes, the 'Freak Shows'. That was a big component of the earlier circuses, for sure. P. T. Barnum was particularly known for his displays of remarkable and unique oddities. Thanks for joining in... 🏯😎🏯
The circus had partnered with Astroworld to make the outer circular court of the Astrodome its summer home. Pop Eye was a sideshow attraction of a guy who could pop his eyeballs out of their sockets. He was the most outrageous and amazing act I had ever seen to that time. Now, whenever I sneeze and automatically squeeze my eyelids shut, I know why.
Those kind of exciting and unusual things definitely stay with you, for sure. That sounds great. And what a perfect name for the act, too! I don't remember seeing anything like that here. It was mainly contortionists and things that were the sideshow acts at the circuses I went to. But it was still very impressive the way they could fit into a tiny box! Haha... 🏯😎🏯
Nightmare e'er lingers
Clown face floats so much nearer
I should have stayed home
Ahh yes, coulrophobia! A lot more people are developing that these days. Mainly due to 'It' and 'The Joker'... 🏯😎🏯
Never saw either movie. I just think they’re creepy. Went to a circus once. Big mistake. Ugh!
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One baby was nuts.
Two babies made me crazy.
Three was a circus!
Haha! That's brilliant! Three kids running around, and getting themselves into mischief, can definitely become a circus very quickly indeed... 🏯😎🏯
Thank you! The thing that amazes me the most is that we all survived! 😂
Giggle! Good'un!
Thank you, I'm always happy to spread around giggles!
Roll up, roll up folks
Sure all the best freaks are here
Circus came to town
Ahh yes, the 'Freak Shows'. That was a big component of the earlier circuses, for sure. P. T. Barnum was particularly known for his displays of remarkable and unique oddities. Thanks for joining in... 🏯😎🏯
Thank you for the honorable mention, Chris! I need to catch up!
You're very welcome! It's always great to see you taking part... 🏯😎🏯
Nineteen-sixty-six
Astrodome, its summer home
Pop Eye the best show
The circus had partnered with Astroworld to make the outer circular court of the Astrodome its summer home. Pop Eye was a sideshow attraction of a guy who could pop his eyeballs out of their sockets. He was the most outrageous and amazing act I had ever seen to that time. Now, whenever I sneeze and automatically squeeze my eyelids shut, I know why.
Those kind of exciting and unusual things definitely stay with you, for sure. That sounds great. And what a perfect name for the act, too! I don't remember seeing anything like that here. It was mainly contortionists and things that were the sideshow acts at the circuses I went to. But it was still very impressive the way they could fit into a tiny box! Haha... 🏯😎🏯
Oh, that one is funny!
Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it... 🏯😎🏯
Thank you for the shoutout.
You're very welcome! Have a great week... 🏯😎🏯
My Circus Haiku
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Life is a loud laugh
you can hear when you escape
the circus of death
Our three-ring circus
Is only political
Something new each day
This circus has clowns
it has failed illusionists
but no proud lions
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[Dedicated to the greatest clownshow on earth, daily shows of Buffo the Orange Clown and pals]
wedding rehearsal
hysterical! pianist
played "Send in the Clowns"
1991
Circus came to town
I was sick but went anyway
Lions haunt my nightmares.
Thank you, Chris!
Thank you , Kaci !
Thank you , Rolando !
Under the big top
While the ringmaster stands tall
The clowns steal the show
It’s a two stanza one:
Dog and pony show,
When the circus comes to town.
“Step right up, don’t go!”
A wild ride I see-
Up, down, around and over
What can set me free?
There's a short circuit
Round the circus big tent now
Three rings one belle town.
To dare the trapeze
spinning like wild dervishes
fills a joyous tent