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    Are "freak shows" illegal in the United States?

    Question #82079. Asked by AlchemyGirl. (Jun 16 07 1:47 PM)


    Sofie

    		Freak shows are outlawed in a number of U.S. states. For example, Michigan law forbids the "exhibition of any deformed human being or human monstrosity, except as used for scientific purposes".

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freakshow#History

    Jun 16 07, 4:15 PM
    MonkeyOnALeash

    		Coney Island has a "Freak Show". It is known as a side show and has an actual "College" that one can attend to learn the trade of Show Barker and the like.

    http://www.coneyisland.com/sideshow_school.shtml

    Jun 16 07, 5:40 PM
    oh-Kay

    		We have a 'Freak Show' here in Panama City, Florida. I's called 'Ripley's believe it or not'. I haven't been yet (just built last year), but most people that I talked to said it was okay. I can't see paying money to see stuff like that, though, it's not for me.

    Jun 19 07, 12:35 PM

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