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Bxgell2
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I have to say, though, that when the question is presented that way, people will take offense.
I know many families that love taking their kids to the circus - they went when they were little, and truthfully, most kids adore circuses and seeing the animals.
They don't think that the animals were starved, beaten, and intimidated. they just see elephants walking and lions jumping thru hoops, etc...
I'm a vegan, but I would never present a question like, "Why would ANYONE eat meat..." or "Why would anyone wear fur..." KWIM?
Imagine if someone posted something like, "Why would ANYONE tattoo their body?
I know people who would never get a tattoo, they don't like them, etc - but if they wanted to know why someone else does it, if they presented the question that way, they aren't really welcoming an answer..... it just comes across as a little attacking, whether you mean it to be or not....
mmmmm... GREAT response Liza - I bow down to you! 
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Bxgell2
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I have to say, though, that when the question is presented that way, people will take offense.
I know many families that love taking their kids to the circus - they went when they were little, and truthfully, most kids adore circuses and seeing the animals.
They don't think that the animals were starved, beaten, and intimidated. they just see elephants walking and lions jumping thru hoops, etc...
I'm a vegan, but I would never present a question like, "Why would ANYONE eat meat..." or "Why would anyone wear fur..." KWIM?
Imagine if someone posted something like, "Why would ANYONE tattoo their body?
I know people who would never get a tattoo, they don't like them, etc - but if they wanted to know why someone else does it, if they presented the question that way, they aren't really welcoming an answer..... it just comes across as a little attacking, whether you mean it to be or not....
mmmmm... GREAT response Liza - I bow down to you!
Agreed!
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by lipglossjunky73
I have to say, though, that when the question is presented that way, people will take offense.
I know many families that love taking their kids to the circus - they went when they were little, and truthfully, most kids adore circuses and seeing the animals.
They don't think that the animals were starved, beaten, and intimidated. they just see elephants walking and lions jumping thru hoops, etc...
I'm a vegan, but I would never present a question like, "Why would ANYONE eat meat..." or "Why would anyone wear fur..." KWIM?
Imagine if someone posted something like, "Why would ANYONE tattoo their body?
I know people who would never get a tattoo, they don't like them, etc - but if they wanted to know why someone else does it, if they presented the question that way, they aren't really welcoming an answer..... it just comes across as a little attacking, whether you mean it to be or not....
i see this NOW, i didnt think that way when posting it, so i rephrased it
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MST9106
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
 I think I just PIMP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by GoldenRod
For some people, the only time they see animals (lions, tigers, bears, elephants, horses, zebras, etc) is at a circus (not everyone goes to zoos). For most people, clowns are funny. I am always amazed by acrobats. Tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, riding bikes on tightropes, balancing acts. There's also the vibe you get from being in a crowd.
As far as the cruelty to animals, I can only go by what I read, and according to the Ringling Brother's website, it doesn't seem that bad:
http://www.ringling.com/animals/care/care.aspx
http://www.ringling.com/animals/answer.aspx
No offense--but considering that Ringling Brothers IS a circus--i highly doubt they would put info on their site about how they abuse animals...of course they are gonna have info that says their animals are taken care of perfectly.
Sadly--Ringling Bros. is known for its mistreatment of their elephants being chained for many hours on end....on animal rights sites.
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by GoldenRod
For some people, the only time they see animals (lions, tigers, bears, elephants, horses, zebras, etc) is at a circus (not everyone goes to zoos). For most people, clowns are funny. I am always amazed by acrobats. Tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, riding bikes on tightropes, balancing acts. There's also the vibe you get from being in a crowd.
As far as the cruelty to animals, I can only go by what I read, and according to the Ringling Brother's website, it doesn't seem that bad:
http://www.ringling.com/animals/care/care.aspx
http://www.ringling.com/animals/answer.aspx
i wasnt going to bring up the animal abuse, but ringling bros is pretty horrendous actually. their site would never say that though
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
it just wasnt very funny. it was obviously meant to be nasty, but whatever, im very much over it.
see look,
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Porrruss
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Jesaroo
edited to reword title since some people are trying to twist this question around/think i meant something other than what i was asking
Blame it on the  - he makes everyone thread dramatic
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Ophelia
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
FTR. I hate the circus.
unless it's the circus in the video for All I Want Is You.
then I love it.
but if it's not, I hate it.
I don't even like Circus of the Stars...and I wouldn't mind some cruelty over there
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GoldenRod
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by MrsPJB2007
Posted by GoldenRod
For some people, the only time they see animals (lions, tigers, bears, elephants, horses, zebras, etc) is at a circus (not everyone goes to zoos). For most people, clowns are funny. I am always amazed by acrobats. Tightrope walkers, trapeze artists, riding bikes on tightropes, balancing acts. There's also the vibe you get from being in a crowd.
As far as the cruelty to animals, I can only go by what I read, and according to the Ringling Brother's website, it doesn't seem that bad:
http://www.ringling.com/animals/care/care.aspx
http://www.ringling.com/animals/answer.aspx
No offense--but considering that Ringling Brothers IS a circus--i highly doubt they would put info on their site about how they abuse animals...of course they are gonna have info that says their animals are taken care of perfectly.
Sadly--Ringling Bros. is known for its mistreatment of their elephants being chained for many hours on end....on animal rights sites.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending them. I believe in the general statement "There's two sides to every story, and somewhere in the middle is the truth."
I don't believe Ringling's info 100%, just like I don't believe animal rights sites 100%.
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Ophelia
I don't even like Circus of the Stars...and I wouldn't mind some cruelty over there
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Porrruss
Posted by Jesaroo
i had no idea they had acrobats. thats the sort of answer i was looking for.
OK Jess- I'll bite.... considering you feel so misunderstood in this thread, I feel compelled to ask..... WHY didn't you ASK for that kind of information. For example:
Title: Why would anyone go to the circus?
Body: I am totally creeped out by clowns and I am horrifed at the treatment of the circus animals. So what other reasons are there to go?
My point is this: you are KNOWN for your animal cruelty threads- and it was pretty obvious to a number of people that this was likely what your thread was about.
i could have done that but i didnt think to. i reworded the title as to not offend anyone. and hopefuly not be taken the wrong way.
yes, im known for my cruelty free stuff BUT i havent brought up anything like that in a long time as it always gets so heated.
i guess my point is that not everything i post about is about animals.
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Ophelia
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Jesaroo
it just wasnt very funny. it was obviously meant to be nasty, but whatever, im very much over it.
see look,
other people thought it was funny.
had I meant it to be nasty, I wouldn't have said otherwise.
when I want to be nasty, I don't have to pretend or cover it up.
calling me bytchy and assuming I am on my period IS a bit nasty. but I don't scratch so easily.
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MrsPJB2007
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by GoldenRod
Don't get me wrong, I'm not defending them. I believe in the general statement "There's two sides to every story, and somewhere in the middle is the truth."
I don't believe Ringling's info 100%, just like I don't believe animal rights sites 100%.
oh yeah totally agree. it can be a middle ground of truth.
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Lisa
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
why would anyone dye the fur on their dog?? for fashion??
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Well I am thinking of taking DD. My sister and I discussed taking our kids together. I think she would enjoy the lights, music, clowns and animals. Its a fun atmosphere for children.
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Porrruss
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Lisa
why would anyone dye the fur on their dog?? for fashion??
fffffffffffft
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Lisa
why would anyone dye the fur on their dog?? for fashion??
this sort of question is a whole different post. dont see what it has to do with the circus.
why does anyone......wear flip flops?
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Gatsbygirl
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
I just posted about this over on parenting....
I HATE the circus!!!
Clowns totally freak me out. One time DH and I were driving and there was a clown in the car behind us. Scared the **** out of me. I made him pull over and let the clown pass.
Seriously, so many kids (and maybe adults ) are traumatized by the circus. I have no intention of ever going again or taking my son!
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Jesaroo
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Gatsbygirl
I just posted about this over on parenting....
I HATE the circus!!!
Clowns totally freak me out. One time DH and I were driving and there was a clown in the car behind us. Scared the **** out of me. I made him pull over and let the clown pass.
Seriously, so many kids (and maybe adults ) are traumatized by the circus. I have no intention of ever going again or taking my son!
i am PETRIFIED of clowns. i am so with you on that! i would have let the clown pass too!!!!!! CREEPY
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Gatsbygirl
Clowns totally freak me out. One time DH and I were driving and there was a clown in the car behind us. Scared the **** out of me. I made him pull over and let the clown pass.
That would be freaky.
How many clows were in the car 1 or 23?
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Lisa
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by Jesaroo
Posted by Lisa
why would anyone dye the fur on their dog?? for fashion??
this sort of question is a whole different post. dont see what it has to do with the circus.
why does anyone......wear flip flops?
I dont know....
I dont like flip-flops
I dont like the circus
I dont like dogs.....
but to each her own right?
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Preguntas
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
Posted by MeNBobs
How many clows were in the car 1 or 23?
OMG the circus smells.
I hope Max Power doesn't want to go. I'd rather take him to a Donkey Show.
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anonttcer
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
HA! My ONLY memory of the circus is how bad it smelled.
I swear to you- I don't remember a darn thing else- just the stench.
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photoshopbabe
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Re: spinoff to marching of elephants.... Why do people
i love the donkey show
oh wait, wrong donkey show
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