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Post by Glitch on Jan 16, 2017 0:11:25 GMT -5
The performers at Circus Circus probably thank their lucky stars that they are part of a package that includes a hotel and casino.
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Post by wildojinx on Jan 16, 2017 0:14:02 GMT -5
Do any circuses still do the whole "Human Cannonball" deal, or has that gone the way of the dodo?
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Post by Mayonnaise on Jan 16, 2017 0:14:52 GMT -5
Do any circuses still do the whole "Human Cannonball" deal, or has that gone the way of the dodo? Ringling Bros. did. Not sure after this.
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Post by Milkman Norm on Jan 16, 2017 15:37:37 GMT -5
Hoping this means the Bulls won't have to endure a long circus caused road trip next season. This was going to be the last year for the Circus Trip anyway. Kinda sad because I enjoyed the late night West Coast hockey.
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Post by Hassan bin Sober on Jan 16, 2017 16:01:06 GMT -5
I recently got railroaded by their train. I was a bit disappointed one of the cars didn't have giraffe heads sticking out of it.
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Post by r. on Jan 16, 2017 16:03:40 GMT -5
The circus is closing? What will [Insert sports team you dislike here] do now?
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jan 16, 2017 16:42:21 GMT -5
What if Ringling Bros pulls an IWA: Mid-South and announces its supposed death only to reap financial benefits and remerge?
I guess what I'm trying to say is, can FAN buy the Ringling Bros' pizza oven?
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Post by Rumble McSkirmish on Jan 16, 2017 18:49:51 GMT -5
So now that we just got done with the creepy clown sightings in the fall, for winter we are going to have a bunch of clowns running around unemployed. It never ends. If any of them can take a decent bump they can be part of the next generation of Indie Doinks.
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Post by chazraps on Jan 16, 2017 19:10:34 GMT -5
Does Ringling Bros. employ that many clowns?
I remember going to see it in '91 and enjoyed it, but distinctly remember there not being any clowns.
It's sad when an institution that brought joy to many has to shut down, and I thought when they took elephants off the road 2-3 years ago that they'd step up how their animals were treated, but it looks like that's still been pretty dismal so I'm at least glad a lot of animals may have their quality of life improve.
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Post by DZ: WF Legacy on Jan 16, 2017 19:16:51 GMT -5
I went to a circus a few years ago, and they were trying SO HARD to a) sex it up and b) be "modern" with music. It was honestly kind of sad and reeked of desperation. I think that model of business is definitely on the out, and the recent public fear of all-things clown related hasn't helped matters.
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Post by Lupin the Third on Jan 16, 2017 19:23:08 GMT -5
Man, Casey Junior's gonna be out of work soon. Hopefully that engine can get his resume updated.
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Post by Glitch on Jan 17, 2017 0:09:52 GMT -5
The animal issue makes sense. In this day and age, the circus would eventually have to face the elephant in the room.
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Post by Phil Parent on Jan 17, 2017 2:14:29 GMT -5
Ringling is closing because Cirque Du Soleil KICKED IT'S ANIMAL ABUSING ASS!
Cirque Du Soleil #1! Canada, #1! Quebec, #1! ANIMAL ABUSE, ACK-POOEY!
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Post by Cranjis McBasketball on Jan 17, 2017 5:25:11 GMT -5
Does Ringling Bros. employ that many clowns? I remember going to see it in '91 and enjoyed it, but distinctly remember there not being any clowns. It's sad when an institution that brought joy to many has to shut down, and I thought when they took elephants off the road 2-3 years ago that they'd step up how their animals were treated, but it looks like that's still been pretty dismal so I'm at least glad a lot of animals may have their quality of life improve. Penn Jillette went to Ringling Brothers Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show on Earth Clown College.
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Post by KAMALARAMBO: BOOMSHAKALAKA!!! on Jan 17, 2017 8:41:36 GMT -5
I was tempted to go for the first time in decades just because it will be the last chance ever. I looked up tickets to their Worcester shows. "Cheap" seats at a less desirable show time are selling for $132 each. Yeah, I can see why they're closing.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 17, 2017 9:19:41 GMT -5
I went to a circus a few years ago, and they were trying SO HARD to a) sex it up and b) be "modern" with music. It was honestly kind of sad and reeked of desperation. I think that model of business is definitely on the out, and the recent public fear of all-things clown related hasn't helped matters. How the hell do you sex up a circus?
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Post by Sephiroth on Jan 17, 2017 11:46:24 GMT -5
I went to a circus a few years ago, and they were trying SO HARD to a) sex it up and b) be "modern" with music. It was honestly kind of sad and reeked of desperation. I think that model of business is definitely on the out, and the recent public fear of all-things clown related hasn't helped matters. How the hell do you sex up a circus? You ever see some of those contortionists?
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Post by Drillbit Taylor on Jan 17, 2017 12:25:28 GMT -5
I went to a circus a few years ago, and they were trying SO HARD to a) sex it up and b) be "modern" with music. It was honestly kind of sad and reeked of desperation. I think that model of business is definitely on the out, and the recent public fear of all-things clown related hasn't helped matters. How the hell do you sex up a circus? Clown Porn
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Post by Lupin the Third on Jan 17, 2017 12:46:06 GMT -5
How the hell do you sex up a circus? Clown Porn DEAR GOD, THAT'S THE FASTEST I'VE EVER LOST A BONER!!!!
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Post by Cela on Jan 17, 2017 15:14:59 GMT -5
So... what's next for those wonderful animal rights activists? Making it illegal to call them pets? Electing a chicken to district court?
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