Traditionally,
freak shows, also known as
side shows, have featured individuals with
genetic defects or odd talents.
Examples of
freak show attractions include:
·
Lobster Boy
·The
Bearded Woman
·
Geeks (the
circus type, not the
Slashdot type)
·
Sword Swallowers
·The
Fiji Mermaid
etc
Due to a combination of people getting upset at
non-PC things nowadays and the lack of
traveling circuses (
circi?), freak shows are much less common now than they used to be.
See also:
Humbug