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    Lux Alptraum: "The weird thing is, Molen says she gave up acting because 'they would always typecast me in the beginning to play kids or animals.' Well, she's certa... more »
    allyzay: It just seems disingenuous to me that a site that so vociferously defends the decisions of women like Sasha Grey that this lady doesn't deserve respec... more »
    thebestofjillhives: It's real life Geek Love! more »
    GirlyQ is a manta ray: At least this is an honest sideshow. Where she gets money. How are those TLC specials NOT modern sideshows? People are still fascinated by this. Fact... more »
    LaComtesse: The issue I have with modern-day freak shows is the perception that people nowadays go for such enlightened and different reasons than people back in ... more »
    Vivelafat says Sweep the leg, Johnny.: Sideshows - or freak shows - have a long and ignominious history that most of us are aware of: various forms of exploitation, sometimes, as in the cas... more »
    CherriSpryte: As someone who longs to give up her cubicle life and run away and join the circus, I totally support Jackie and her choices and would definitely see h... more »
    Mary McCarthyite: It makes sense that she would give up acting so as to not be typecast as a kid or an animal. Wouldn't it be more degrading to play an animal rather... more »
    Penny: Also, Sadie, I don't think you not feeling inclined to see her show (as I am not either) means you can't respect the choice she's made for herself. I... more »
    LaComtesse: In the 18th and 19th centuries, impoverished families might sell disabled children to carnivals; later, it was often the only form of employment for s... more »
    Penny: In all seriousness, though, I have always been fascinated by this culture. I watched a program about it on public television last year, and found mys... more »
    Penny: I work in a circus too, doing this. more »
    TransFat: Well personally I accept her, one of us! more »
    lucystrawberry: Tier 2 is the new black: I like the song. I think the video is decent. But I miss seeing her really break out the dance moves. Also do not know if I am reading into it some... more »
    BeAgrestic: Well, she looks great. I've listened to most of the new album and it's solid, but there's still something off about Britney. Her "sound" hasn't evolve... more »
  • #semantics

    Self-Described "Freak" Educates Others About Diversity

    Jackie Molen has chosen an unusual occupation: circus freak. More »
  • #britneyspears

    World Premiere Of Britney's New Video "Circus"