On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 3:16:55 PM UTC-5, John-Del wrote:
On Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at 12:51:58 PM UTC-5, wrote:
The circus, along with dwarf-throwing.....

Peter, we're living in a more enlightened society these days, and while dwarf might be technically accurate, I believe the correct description is "vertically retarded".

Then there is the story of A****er Kent putting a help-wanted ad in in the local papers in Philadelphia:

Wanted: Midgets as Coil Winders. Male and Female. Apply in person at A****er Kent, 6240 Wissahickon Avenue, Philadelphia 44. No Dwarves need apply.

Peter Wieck
Melrose Park, PA