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\nThe gentleman raised an eyebrow. He said, \u201cI shan\u2019t go to the circus for the freaks are revolting!\u201c
\nHis servants responded immediately. \u201cIf the freaks are revolting I must go and lend my immediate support! For I love a revolt! Revolution!\u201d
\nAlso the gentleman\u2019s wife left him. For the bearded lady.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
1916: The gentleman raised an eyebrow. He said, \u201cI shan\u2019t go to the circus for the freaks are revolting!\u201c His servants responded immediately. \u201cIf the freaks are revolting I must go and lend my immediate support! For I love a revolt! Revolution!\u201d Also the gentleman\u2019s wife left him. 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