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Post number 20591

Stan Chin — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 10:19:06 -0800

So you want to join the circus. Well, it helps to have a speciality. Learn how to swallow swords, twist balloon animals, crack a bullwhip, ride a unicycle, spin plates, breathe fire, go to circus school, throw knives, or get started by street performing. You may make it to the big time, but beware of the consequences, and careers gone awry.

By: Hildago

Hildago — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 10:31:36 -0800

Heh heh heh.. Clown porn. "Who's your daddy?" *Honk* *Honk* "WHO'S YOUR DADDY?!" *HONK!* Great collection of links, Stan. Check out the History of Sword-Swallowing page.. Did you know there was a 1900 year lull between the fakirs of India inventing sword swallowing and the western world catching up to them? That's just inexcusable.

By: Stan Chin

Stan Chin — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 10:36:44 -0800

I was going to follow the sword swallowing and clown porn link with a "How to Deep Throat Cocks" faq I found, but I decided against it.

By: XQUZYPHYR

XQUZYPHYR — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 10:38:49 -0800

Did you know there was a 1900 year lull between the fakirs of India inventing sword swallowing and the western world catching up to them? That's just inexcusable. Yeah, Hildago. I guess they were all too busy forming modernized civilization to ram sharp weaponry into their throats. : )

By: taz

taz — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 10:41:18 -0800

I love the internet; where else are you likely to stumble across sword-swallowing poems? This is hilarious (and not that far off from your proposed fusion link, Stan!).

By: davidmsc

davidmsc — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 11:20:20 -0800

"Kill wealthy dowager..."

By: maudlin

maudlin — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 11:26:47 -0800

Some of us have already met Ouchy the Clown. Those of you who haven't should step right up and meet the man who can faciliate meetings, spin discs, and produce the closest shave you'll ever see. (This is *so* not safe for work. Be warned.) On the other hand, there's a gentle, family-friendly show running on Canadian tv about circus performers that seems pretty light on clowns and heavy on gymnasts and contortionists, if you're into that kind of thing.

By: the cuban

the cuban — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 11:27:33 -0800

Recreational knife throwing:In just a few days, you'll be learning the same power method that John has taught to thousands of people around the world, from Army Rangers to Christian boy's clubs. (!)

By: MrBaliHai

MrBaliHai — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 12:37:38 -0800

But where do I go to learn how to run the Guess Your Weight booth?

By: maudlin

maudlin — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 12:48:01 -0800

Can't help you with Guess Your Weight, but this page describes how a lot of carnival games are stacked against you and includes a hint on how to beat the Guess Your Birth Month game.

By: madamjujujive

madamjujujive — Sun, 06 Oct 2002 15:23:13 -0800

Great post Stan Chin. Just wanted to let people know there are some current job openings at the Cirque du Soleil. That's a pretty cool circus.