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HAHAHA! I LOVE that Barnum included saxophone players in this group. Brilliant.
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w.t.f.?
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therblig 6 months ago

yes - comparing honest, hard working freaks to congress is insulting to freaks.
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Lael 6 months ago

The lady on the pedestal is incredible. Who knew you could live without the bottom half of your torso!
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Sarah C. 6 months ago

I think it`s sad that the fat men and women who were considered freakishly enormous back in the day just look like usual Wallmart people now.
I recognise the dwarves from the movie!
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