In the year 2012, the circus sideshow is largely ... performers and realizing the show is meant to instill pride, even in its title, which aims to transform "freak" from pejorative to badge ...

to a large, red kennel." Arfon Jones, who had a freak accident while visiting the circus as a child, has recollections of the event that still haunts him. "The following tale has become a mish ...