We were the second row on the side of the ring (with nobody in the first row) and I think the back row of the center section would have been just as good for $10. Or half of $10.
Anyway, I had mixed feelings about going to this circus. I have been accused of being an "animal hater". I do not hate animals, I just think too much time and energy is dedicated to the personification of animals. If I hated animals it would not bother me if they are mistreated.
As I expected the PETA people were outside the circus reminded me that they abuse animals. Inside Ringling Bros. reminded me how cute elephants can be.
The show was a lot of fun, but I was actually board with the animal acts. There were dogs jumping through hoops, elephants sitting on each other and tigers doing both.
I will not return to a circus where they show off the skills of trained animals. Mainly because I did not find it the least bit entertaining. Even if the animals are being treated like house pets I could not imagine it being worthy. Also my daughter said "They were wiping the tigers." Why should I pay to see that.
I also do not eat veal. I think I can live a fine live without eating veal.
hm doesn't sound like a very good show.
ReplyDeleteI rarely go see the circus and almost never eat veal. The whole meat industry disturbs me and I'm a guilt-ridden meat eater.
Hope you're staying cool!
I agree. I don't like it and it just doesn't catch my attention.
ReplyDelete1) elephants can be both abused and cute. They are not mutually exclusive.
ReplyDelete2) I don't eat veal either. Enough already said on this.
3) If I want to see animals jump through hoops and sit on each other, I stay home and watch my kids play. It's free and it tires them out before bed time.