I am currently taking Human Growth and Development and we are studying genetics and congenital abnormalities. Phreequeshow is a site which educates about various genetic abnormalities in a way that is at once entertaining, educational and respectful.
I once watched a program about "Freaks" and was struck by the fact that many of the sideshow performers were upset about the people who were trying to protect them from exploitation. As one man said, "these people are trying to take away my means of making a living!"
Many "freaks" stated that they were well treated and respected as performers and that in many ways they called the shots. They were not "owned" by the carnival management, they were contract performers.
As long as we are respectful of others, why not allow them to make their living by capitalizing on their differences? Then instead of a handicap, it can be an asset. They can educate others that one doesn't need to be perfect or even "normal" to be a valid and valuable member of society even as they entertain and amaze. I am often inspired when I see a person with what might seem monumental handicaps triumph. In this world we have to use the abilities that we've been given, and sometimes those abilities are disguised as disabilities.
Besides, I think that Aloa the Alligator Boy would be a far more interesting person than Paris the Attention Whore.
From what I've found, I say let the "Freaks" have their show. They deserve to be in show business as much as the so-called "Beautiful" people!
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I once watched a program about "Freaks" and was struck by the fact that many of the sideshow performers were upset about the people who were trying to protect them from exploitation. As one man said, "these people are trying to take away my means of making a living!"
Many "freaks" stated that they were well treated and respected as performers and that in many ways they called the shots. They were not "owned" by the carnival management, they were contract performers.
As long as we are respectful of others, why not allow them to make their living by capitalizing on their differences? Then instead of a handicap, it can be an asset. They can educate others that one doesn't need to be perfect or even "normal" to be a valid and valuable member of society even as they entertain and amaze. I am often inspired when I see a person with what might seem monumental handicaps triumph. In this world we have to use the abilities that we've been given, and sometimes those abilities are disguised as disabilities.
Besides, I think that Aloa the Alligator Boy would be a far more interesting person than Paris the Attention Whore.
From what I've found, I say let the "Freaks" have their show. They deserve to be in show business as much as the so-called "Beautiful" people!
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