Freak Show

[charlesofcamden]

We didn’t go to the state fair every year, but we went a lot of years. Being from Detroit, and with a dad who worked for Chrysler, we always had to stop at the pavilions of the various auto companies and collect brochures. On several occasions, we were there because my sister and/or brother were playing the guitar at one of the performing venues.

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I was there too!

[anonymous]

I remember so well the barker. My friend and I chanted, "You gotta come see her, you gotta come see her! You gotta come see the big, fat, momma!" I'm sure we were waiting in line for a ride as this fellow said it over and over again, using various inflections along the way. Needless to say, we never saw her.

As far as the tents, I recall walking past one that had an opening near its back. I remember a stuffy stench, dim-lighting, and dispair ; also guilt since dad wanted us nowhere near there!
-Middle Sis

Re: I was there too!

[charlesofcamden]

Ha! Great stuff!