Etsom·ni·a (/etˈsämnēə/), noun, 1. a sleep disorder caused by obsessive Etsy browsing. 2. The surprising arrival of weird handmade merchandise ordered when one is only half conscious. (True story.) 3. An excuse for me to be an obnoxious, snarky New Yorker once per week.
The 2017 movie The Greatest Showman, a modern retelling of the P.T. Barnum story, is flawed, but still a wonderful spectacle. I can’t explain why, but it’s been in my head this week, so I thought we’d take a look at circus-themed items on Etsy. And don’t worry (L.), I’m avoiding all scary clowns.
My departed uncle was a circus clown, so when we had his funeral, all his friends came in one car.
– The Internet
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“Okay, Bobby, here’s the party… Wait, are those CLOWNS?!?” (Drives away fast.)Oh, this is just adorable! By AmyColeStudio
Who exactly was this supposed to appeal to?
These are truly adorable! By TaylorscookiecoGirl, bye.This is a “rare” brooch, thank goodness. I’d hate to think there was a shitload of them hanging around somewhere.That’s perfect! By UniqueBoutiqueKathyThis is the kind of dumb art they hung in children’s bedrooms in the 1950s and 1960s. It wasn’t scary, it just wasn’t any good.“Trapeze art” because Etsy.When you realize this IS your circus, and those ARE your monkeys. By 5AcreCreationsI don’t care how cute you are. If you go to a party dressed as a clown, no one sober will make out with you.These dolls are beautiful! By LeBambocceTrash can lid. That’s one way to get the kiddies to behave…
“It wasn’t scary, it just wasn’t any good.” This might be one of my favorite art comments ever! Thank you, again, for a guaranteed bright spot in my day.
Thank you! It’s true, though. When my mother offered me the “art” from my childhood bedroom for my daughter’s room, I laughed out loud. I couldn’t imagine doing anything but throwing it in the garbage. Yeesh!
I didn’t love it, though I’ve watched the scene with the song “Never Enough” easily a hundred times. Can’t get enough of that. And I really adored the production. The scenery, the design, the costumes, and much of the music. Didn’t love the script.
Never saw the movie and maybe I should. I was always a huge fan of the circus. Today, especially in Vegas we have Circus De Soleil. Yes we have one in Orlando FL also. No clowns but some breath taking aero acts. They risk their life every night to entertain us. Hal
I’m obsessed with Cirque du Soleil! I’m really, deeply worried about the organization. They’ve filed bankruptcy, but I’m hopeful they will return when this is all over.
My OBT 
October 22, 2020 at 6:44 am
Not mine either.
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October 22, 2020 at 8:09 pm
I feel you!
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October 22, 2020 at 7:25 am
“It wasn’t scary, it just wasn’t any good.” This might be one of my favorite art comments ever! Thank you, again, for a guaranteed bright spot in my day.
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October 22, 2020 at 8:14 pm
Thank you! It’s true, though. When my mother offered me the “art” from my childhood bedroom for my daughter’s room, I laughed out loud. I couldn’t imagine doing anything but throwing it in the garbage. Yeesh!
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October 22, 2020 at 7:27 am
I enjoyed The Greatest Showman only because Hugh Jackman was in it.
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October 22, 2020 at 8:16 pm
I didn’t love it, though I’ve watched the scene with the song “Never Enough” easily a hundred times. Can’t get enough of that. And I really adored the production. The scenery, the design, the costumes, and much of the music. Didn’t love the script.
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October 22, 2020 at 8:03 am
Never saw the movie and maybe I should. I was always a huge fan of the circus. Today, especially in Vegas we have Circus De Soleil. Yes we have one in Orlando FL also. No clowns but some breath taking aero acts. They risk their life every night to entertain us. Hal
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October 22, 2020 at 8:21 pm
I’m obsessed with Cirque du Soleil! I’m really, deeply worried about the organization. They’ve filed bankruptcy, but I’m hopeful they will return when this is all over.
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October 22, 2020 at 9:16 am
Never a fan of clowns and that, naturally, carried over to the circus. Totally creeps me out.
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October 22, 2020 at 8:22 pm
I didn’t really love the circus until Cirque du Soleil. That’s a circus I can get behind!
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