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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1994
Page
4
The Midway offers fantasy shows and freakish acts drawing crowds as participants describe the dresses as sexy and the crowd stares. A weight guessing game yields little reward while a pregnant contestant wins sunglasses. A gorilla transformation act captivates viewers as a cage spectacle unfolds.
A photo essay captures a chaotic midway scene with a gorilla suit act and a snake-eating performer. Becky Grimes, 16, criticizes the exhibits while others in the crowd witness bizarre shows. A decapitated centerfold model allegedly lives with a curtain over her head as visitors sample carnival games and vendors. The writer notes the fair as a place where people of all backgrounds mingle, spend, and celebrate the big year’s finale.
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