What is another word for freak show?

Pronunciation: [fɹˈiːk ʃˈə͡ʊ] (IPA)

A freak show, also known as a sideshow, was a form of entertainment that featured individuals with physical abnormalities or uncommon talents. However, due to the offensive and exploitative nature of the term "freak" when referring to people with disabilities, the term has now been replaced with more respectful alternatives. Some of the common synonyms for freak show include oddities exhibition, human anomalies showcase, special abilities presentation, extraordinary talents display, and sensation performance. These terms focus on highlighting the unique attributes and abilities of individuals rather than their perceived differences. As society becomes more inclusive and accepting of all individuals, it is important to choose language that reflects respect and dignity for everyone.

What are the hypernyms for Freak show?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Freak show

  • When you're born you get a ticket to the freak show. When you're born in America, you get a front row seat.
    George Carlin
  • I admit there's an element of brutality in all my work - it's part of the truth about human existence I always want to explore - but the last thing I'm trying to do is put on some kind of freak show, inviting people to get off on other people's pain and humiliation.
    Todd Solondz
  • I play in a rock and roll band called . It's other authors. It's Stephen King and Amy Tan and Dave Barry and a bunch of others of us. We play to raise money for charities, because we're kind of a freak show, but we're not bad. I play a guitar and a mandocello... And since you don't know what a mandocello sounds like or how it should be played, you can say with some authority I'm the most interesting mandocello player you've ever heard. Anyhow, we're in this hotel and this maid comes in and she keeps looking at me and she smiled and she said, "I know who you are." And I said, "No you don't. Who am I?" And said, "You're Kenny Rogers." And I of course said, "No, no, no." And she said, "If you were Kenny Rogers you wouldn't say you were Kenny Rogers would you? So you must be Kenny Rogers." … So that evening I'm walking along with my guitars going to the elevator and she went up like a skyrocket, "See! I knew you were Kenny Rogers!" So I signed her card, "Love and kisses, Kenny Rogers."
    Robert Fulghum

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