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The end of an era. Ringling Brothers shutting down
WMClark
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I hate seeing this American institution shutting down. I kind of felt the end was near when they retired the elephants.
I hate seeing this American institution shutting down. I kind of felt the end was near when they retired the elephants.
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now where will I threaten to run away to?
There are still freak shows at the carnivals.[}:)]
Seriously, I knew a fellow years ago who worked as a geek in the side show during the fair season. Lived in SC and bred poodles the rest of the year, really interesting guy, I had lunch with him at the MO State Fair for several years running.
and i bet the epa, osha, save the whales and 18 other govt bozo groups helped push them over the edge
It was primarily declining revenues.
Their own elephant people drove the push to retire the elephants.
The owner said he would shut down later in the year and liquidate assets and sell his elephants, big cats to local zoos. He let me know ALL of their animals were raised from infancy and some of his elephants and big cats were well past life expectancy.
He told me PETA and government regulations were the reason for the shows demise. Went as far to say he was banned in some cities where they used to play because of perceived animal cruelty.
About 18-20 or so years ago, I had the pleasure of talking to one of the owners of Carson and Barnes. Carson and Barnes was a competitor of Ringling. They put on a great show.
The owner said he would shut down later in the year and liquidate assets and sell his elephants, big cats to local zoos. He let me know ALL of their animals were raised from infancy and some of his elephants and big cats were well past life expectancy.
He told me PETA and government regulations were the reason for the shows demise. Went as far to say he was banned in some cities where they used to play because of perceived animal cruelty.
Frankly I am surprised any of them existed to this day with the lib influence into everything. Sad day[:(]
now where will I threaten to run away to?
French Foreign Legion still accepting runaways?
I always liked their cool hats.