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Carnie Trade Show
By: © Nelson Taylor 2012
G-town, as this historic circus community is often referred to, was the home of the infamous Lobster Boy, who was tried for murdering his daughter's fiance and then was subsequently gunned down by a hit man hired by his daughter and wife, who were all later convicted. News about the murder and the trial can be found in Fred S. Rosen's book Lobster Boy.
It is still home to many freaks, including dwarfs, fat men, bearded ladies, and human pin cushions. Many other circus and carnival folk live here as well, which makes it the perfect home for the Super Trade Show & Extravaganza every February, which is the trade show for circus and carnival communities. While the show is expensive ($50) for the public to enter, a visit to Gibsonton during this annual event just might be your ticket to the strangest show on earth.
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America Bizarro
The above snippet is just one of a collection of 240 off-beat articles on 2camels from Nelson Taylor's wonderful America Bizarro.
America Bizarro is a unique travel guide that celebrates humorously interesting, pop-culture kitschy and off-the-map odd festivals, out-of-the-way gatherings, kooky conventions, conferences and contests throughout the United States.
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