We are living in a cruel world. A world where being different places negative labels on a person. Where many people hide their true self in response to the treatment that people inflict on them. Often being different leads to being bullied, outcasted, ridiculed or treated as a no-body. I admire the person who has the courage to be different regardless of what others think. Staying true to the person you are allow that individual inner peace with who they are. The inhabitions that the circus life style creates is the perfect place for so many that have been called "freaks or weirdo" to be free to express who they are.Bookmermaid wrote: ↑20 May 2018, 18:40 One of the most fascinating feats in the circus are the acrobats on the trapeze who daring swing and jump at a roof level height. Interestingly, in our district, there is currently a Mexican Circus performing this month. Circus is described in a fascinating light in this text. The dim aspect is also feature, it proves a means of escape from difficult realities.
What is so fascinating about circus life?
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Re: What is so fascinating about circus life?
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Agreed. It is a sad commentary on the world that you have to either pretend to fit in or accept estrangement if you don’t want to pretend. Those who can embrace who they are may not wind up “mainstream” but they can wind up finding friends who have similar interests.bootsie0126+ wrote: ↑20 May 2018, 12:54It is sad when we are easily entertained by the bizarre and outrageous things that are often based on untruth. People would rather laugh at what they consider weird instead of embracing what is unique. People will either accept you for who you are or they won't. It is not up to you or me to change because others can't relate or see the real person that you are. It is sad that we have to pretend in order to fit in.Kendra M Parker wrote: ↑18 May 2018, 12:21Still, the performance side of their job still required a certain amount of “show,” though. They got to be who they were, sort of. The tattooed woman is an example. She made up stories about all of her tattoos, and the whole reasoning behind them that was shared with the public was a lie. They didn’t have to hide the part of themselves that made them “freaks,” but they didn’t get to share the honest truth with other people, either.
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That's a great outlook to have!cristinaro wrote: ↑18 May 2018, 03:45You know, a few years ago, I went to a circus where there was this number with snakes. At a certain moment in the show, the performers were coming among the audience and placing big curling snakes on our shoulders. The point was to make us become a part of their show. I was scared, as you said about the sword swallower, but I got to understand their world much better. I also remember one scene from the novel. Duke goes to spend his night at some motel and the lady there is terrfied by his tatoos. He realizes this and tries to make her feel comfortable. What I want to say is that appearances can be quite deceiving and it can never hurt to try and see things from a different perspective.Sketches_by_Shell wrote: ↑02 May 2018, 09:12 The glamour of circus life draws people from all walks of life. Our curiosity is what makes us want to know what is happening behind the curtain! I've never attended a full-on circus, with animals, I've only seen Cirque du Soleil. I enjoyed Cirque du Soleil; the acrobatics and dance elements were phenomenal. I don't think I would enjoy the circus, with the animals and other elements. The sword swallower scares me.
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This is all very true. I agree that the freedom to be who you truly are is a big part of the appeal.maggiechap wrote: ↑18 May 2018, 11:20 While i haven't yet read the book, I think part of the mystery of the circus is just that -it's mystery. It's a place of open acceptance where you don't have to pretend to be something your not, but is in fact built upon the idea of showing off your true colors and enjoying just being you. How many of us hide behind work-selves and social-selves and when do we get to be our true-selves other than in our homes, by ourselves? The ideals of the circus deviate from all of that and offer a reality where we are free to be who we are and not have to live by typical social norms.
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I agree with MsTri. I believe that the lure of the circus has to do with the child in all of us. When you see the lions and you think I want to own one of those. Or you watch the guy swallowing a sword and I think "why would anyone want to do that" but you can't help but watch it.
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Circus life can be fun if you go with friends or family. You can meet new people or experience this that has never before been experienced such as Circus rides or clown tricks.
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If you think about it, there aren't many jobs for those born with claw-like hands and feet and society will always double-take the bearded lady. At the circus, they found people that make them feel normal and a way to profit from onlookers.
This book made me see circus life as a safe haven for those that don't quite fit into society. It's there last chance to find a way to fit into the world of entertainment.
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That is so funny because the things that you do not like are the reasons why people are fascinated with the circus life. It's the thrill of being, as they say, "frightened out of our wits." It is the silly clowns that puts a smile on children and adults faces and witnessing the insanity of watching a lion tamer perform. It is the pleasure of escaping from the mundane, the ordinary and comfort zone that we live with day after day. However, I do respect your choice.AmySmiles wrote: ↑01 May 2018, 12:12 I believe the circus, to many seems like an entirely different life. A whole different world. So much so it becomes a comical saying, I quit and I'm going to run away and join the circus. It's an escape maybe from the ho hum life that we seem to fall into. I imagine it would especially be alluring if you liked to travel. What a great way to "see the world". I myself have never been fascinated with the circus. I find the death defying acts to frightening, the clowns silly and the lion tamers crazy. But that is just my opinion. I'll stick to my old routine that I am comfortable with.
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