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By Lorna Perry
Published on June 18, 2008 at 2:00am
When members of the Jim Rose Circus sideshow brought their freaky selves to Lollapalooza in '92, it was widely reported that their antics made audiences vomit. Since then, the world has witnessed a freak-show revival, with modern-day extremists playing off of the creepy carnie shows that traversed the country back in the day. Contemporary examples showcase real-deal chromosomal disasters, people who have a penchant for self-disfigurement and circus geeks.New Orleans' Pain Tribe is one such troupe. It brings twisted talent and active endorphins to Davey's Uptown (3402 Main, 816-753-1909) for an evening of extreme pain endurance, fire-breathing and general freakery. Expect clowns, beds of blades, flesh pulls, a human pincushion and a man-eating chicken. You'll have to be there to find out if that's just a dude eating chicken meat. The show starts at 9 p.m., with DJs Dust and Big Brother to follow. For more information, call 816-753-1909 or see paintribe.net.
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