Ringling Brothers!

Elspode · 09-13-2008, 09:50 PM

The extended family went to the circus on Wednesday night. It was *awesome*! I love getting to be a kid again. Thought you all might like to share the fun.

#1 - They allowed everyone to go on the floor and circulate around while performers did their thing. Interactive preshow...cool.

#2 - The show opened with a patriotic tableaux of babe on elephant.

Elspode · 09-13-2008, 09:53 PM

#1 - Head clown and Ringmaster
#2 - The opening parade

Elspode · 09-13-2008, 09:55 PM

#1 - Arabians
#2 - Tightrope walkers

Elspode · 09-13-2008, 09:59 PM

#1 - Tiger taming!
#2 - Well trained tiger hops out of cage led by his trainer

Elspode · 09-13-2008, 10:03 PM

#1 - Hot aerialist chick
#2 - Dude with weird hair is Belo...he was the main focus of the circus.

Elspode · 09-13-2008, 10:05 PM

#1 - Everybody gets to be like Belo
#2 - ...even the elephants

Cloud · 09-13-2008, 10:12 PM

very cool photos, especially that one of the tiger! The horses are sooo pretty! and the ringmaster's outfit is just over the [big] top.

Makes me want to go!

lumberjim · 09-13-2008, 10:35 PM

the circus is much more rock concertish than it used to be...

Elspode · 09-13-2008, 10:54 PM

Actually, more Broadway. Kenneth and Irvin Feld bought RBB&B almost 30 years ago, if memory serves, and they brought a very much more "production" sensibility to the classic circus format of the past.

There is much to be said both for the old tradition, and for the slicker version of today.

Clodfobble · 09-13-2008, 11:49 PM

I was thinking it looked very influenced by the popularity of Cirque du Soleil.

Sundae · 09-14-2008, 06:38 AM

I am really surprised to still see animals in your circus.
I'm 90% sure none tour with animals in the UK now - certainly not with big cats.

The trend here is definitely human only - the Chinese State Circus sells out wherever it goes.

Elspode · 09-14-2008, 10:16 AM

RBBB makes a big deal out of the fact that they deal with their animals humanely. Their elephants in particular are billed as a conservation effort. I think one would be hard pressed to find animals that are cared for any better than the RBBB animals. After all, they're making money on them, and skimping on the maintenance is a bad idea.

Flint · 09-15-2008, 08:43 AM

Aren't they mean to the elephants, or something?

xoxoxoBruce · 09-15-2008, 09:43 AM

For people like PETA, that believe animals should be left in their natural environment, yes. To rational people, no.

TheMercenary · 09-15-2008, 12:33 PM

I've been waiting for the PETA response. The care of the early circus animals did spark a animal rescue/humane treatment movement, but I do believe they are highly regulated now.

09-13-2008, 09:55 PM	#3
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	#1 - Arabians #2 - Tightrope walkers Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-13-2008, 09:59 PM	#4
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	#1 - Tiger taming! #2 - Well trained tiger hops out of cage led by his trainer Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-13-2008, 10:03 PM	#5
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	#1 - Hot aerialist chick #2 - Dude with weird hair is Belo...he was the main focus of the circus. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-13-2008, 10:05 PM	#6
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	#1 - Everybody gets to be like Belo #2 - ...even the elephants Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-13-2008, 10:12 PM	#7
Cloud ... Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 8,360	very cool photos, especially that one of the tiger! The horses are sooo pretty! and the ringmaster's outfit is just over the [big] top. Makes me want to go! __________________ "Guard your honor. Let your reputation fall where it will. And outlive the bastards!"

09-13-2008, 09:50 PM	#1
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Ringling Brothers! The extended family went to the circus on Wednesday night. It was awesome! I love getting to be a kid again. Thought you all might like to share the fun. #1 - They allowed everyone to go on the floor and circulate around while performers did their thing. Interactive preshow...cool. #2 - The show opened with a patriotic tableaux of babe on elephant. Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-13-2008, 09:53 PM	#2
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	#1 - Head clown and Ringmaster #2 - The opening parade Attached Images __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-13-2008, 10:35 PM	#8
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09-13-2008, 10:54 PM	#9
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	Actually, more Broadway. Kenneth and Irvin Feld bought RBB&B almost 30 years ago, if memory serves, and they brought a very much more "production" sensibility to the classic circus format of the past. There is much to be said both for the old tradition, and for the slicker version of today. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-13-2008, 11:49 PM	#10
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I was thinking it looked very influenced by the popularity of Cirque du Soleil. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

09-14-2008, 06:38 AM	#11
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I am really surprised to still see animals in your circus. I'm 90% sure none tour with animals in the UK now - certainly not with big cats. The trend here is definitely human only - the Chinese State Circus sells out wherever it goes.

09-14-2008, 10:16 AM	#12
Elspode When Do I Get Virtual Unreality? Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Raytown, Missouri Posts: 12,719	RBBB makes a big deal out of the fact that they deal with their animals humanely. Their elephants in particular are billed as a conservation effort. I think one would be hard pressed to find animals that are cared for any better than the RBBB animals. After all, they're making money on them, and skimping on the maintenance is a bad idea. __________________ "To those of you who are wearing ties, I think my dad would appreciate it if you took them off." - Robert Moog

09-15-2008, 08:43 AM	#13
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09-15-2008, 09:43 AM	#14
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09-15-2008, 12:33 PM	#15
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