Freakin’ ridiculous
Carters Stream Fair is to change the name of one of its attractions from “freak show” to Original Incredibles after an objection from Reading Borough Council.
It is believed that the Council judged the term potentially offensive.
Carters, however, defended the “freak show”, saying that the attraction was aimed at families and emphasising that the form of entertainment was popularly used in Victorian funfairs.
The new name will only be used while the fair is in town, on 8 and 9 October 2005.
Matt Brady on September 29th 2005 in Culture, Local Government
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