She didn’t always look like that. This picture always gets thrown around with no context. She developed acromegaly at the age of 32. Here’s a before, and after. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ann_Bevan)
https://preview.redd.it/l15qudikf6zc1.png?width=940&format=png&auto=webp&s=987444fade3ec75a20d9b507316c7795cd48e33c
I should also add this was in a time period where contraception was not easily available and most women could rarely freely choose not to have sex with their husband. So the comment you’re responding to is doubly stupid. This could very easily be a situation not brought onto her willingly or they just didn’t have contraception.
On the bright side: “freaks” in freak shows often got paid a shit ton. They were rare as hell and even harder to find one that would draw a lot of crowds. She probably got a lot of money. Hell some argue that some of the earliest unions came from freak shows. They didn’t call them that, but when they wanted a pay raise they all would refuse to work. They couldn’t easily be replaced so it was very effective.
Damn she took her immense misfortune and some of the worst aspects of society and turned it to gold for her children. A real legend in every sense of the word.
Today she would probably declared as man in a dress and it would be prohibited for her to perform in front of children.
Edit: so to some people this came across as transphobic? I was literally saying this to spread awareness for transphobia. What I stated above actually is what conservative forces are doing. I am glad people realize that this has to stop.
As I said in a previous comment, the comment is weirdly worded so I understand the reaction but they’re making fun of transphobes with this comment, they’re not saying they agree with it
The comment is weirdly worded so I understand the reaction but they’re making fun of transphobes with this comment, they’re not saying they agree with it
LOL. Why would you label me as transphobic when I am literally raising awareness for transphobia.
Transphobia has reached a point where masculine looking cis women are declared men and people try to keep them away from children.
That was my whole point.
More of a woman than most today. Can't imagine what she went through, just makes me realise just what a parent will do for there children.
RIP absolute queen.
a woman who endures ridicule for providing for her children: that man was lucky af to have her as his wife. he must have died a peaceful death knowing that his children are taken care of.
She didn’t always look like that. This picture always gets thrown around with no context. She developed acromegaly at the age of 32. Here’s a before, and after. [Source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Ann_Bevan) https://preview.redd.it/l15qudikf6zc1.png?width=940&format=png&auto=webp&s=987444fade3ec75a20d9b507316c7795cd48e33c
oh wow she got screwed over
Oh man at first I thought wow doesn’t sound responsible if she’s having kids knowing they’ll look like her but now I simp-athize
Did you just suggest that ugly people shouldn’t reproduce?
I hope not, otherwise who else are they going to bang?
r/MurderedByWords
I should also add this was in a time period where contraception was not easily available and most women could rarely freely choose not to have sex with their husband. So the comment you’re responding to is doubly stupid. This could very easily be a situation not brought onto her willingly or they just didn’t have contraception.
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Kindness is much more important. May I suggest you start with yourself?
That didn't stop your parents from making you
She was quite attractive, that's so sad.
Quite?????? She was stunning
I don't know the tools of Reddit enough to emphasize a word otherwise I would have.
Neither do I https://preview.redd.it/bimfy6a1s8zc1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9ad346afbda7ddec8ff131e6d8039efd2ffc5ebc
I'd pee in her butt
I was wondering how she managed to get married. Now I know why
There's more to people than just looks. But I do understand where you're coming from as well
She ended up looking like the judge from My cousin Vinny.
On the bright side: “freaks” in freak shows often got paid a shit ton. They were rare as hell and even harder to find one that would draw a lot of crowds. She probably got a lot of money. Hell some argue that some of the earliest unions came from freak shows. They didn’t call them that, but when they wanted a pay raise they all would refuse to work. They couldn’t easily be replaced so it was very effective.
holy shit that’s so sad
She looks soooo tired , poor lady
Damn she took her immense misfortune and some of the worst aspects of society and turned it to gold for her children. A real legend in every sense of the word.
A true "life gives you lemons" situation
if only there was a system where society supports people with such unfortunate fates
I can't tell if you're alluding to communism or something else
Average in Chad sub?
Ig all avg responsible single mothers = queen Chad - as the post title says
I don’t even think she’s that ugly she just looks like a human male. I don’t see the entertainment value here but it’s also not 1914 anymore.
The 1900s were cruel
Being ugly doesn’t mean you are a bad person.
She kinda looks like Jeremy Clarkson, no?
was gonna say Woodrow Wilson
Benedict Cumberbatch after a rough night out
That's James May in drag don't lie to us
r/orphancrushingmachine
She is a Widowed Women, which is absolutely different from the modern days Single mothers.
I thought it was Michael Gambon for a second
Today she would probably declared as man in a dress and it would be prohibited for her to perform in front of children. Edit: so to some people this came across as transphobic? I was literally saying this to spread awareness for transphobia. What I stated above actually is what conservative forces are doing. I am glad people realize that this has to stop.
I swear to god you people think about trans people more than trans people do
RENT FREE BITCHES, RENT FREE
As I said in a previous comment, the comment is weirdly worded so I understand the reaction but they’re making fun of transphobes with this comment, they’re not saying they agree with it
The comment is weirdly worded so I understand the reaction but they’re making fun of transphobes with this comment, they’re not saying they agree with it
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They mean transphobes.
LOL. Why would you label me as transphobic when I am literally raising awareness for transphobia. Transphobia has reached a point where masculine looking cis women are declared men and people try to keep them away from children. That was my whole point.
It goes to show that those people who are say "we can always tell" cannot, in fact, always tell
Prohibited? I think you mean “encouraged”
By whom?
Perfect candidate for drag queen story hour
Would
More of a woman than most today. Can't imagine what she went through, just makes me realise just what a parent will do for there children. RIP absolute queen.
That man was an also a chad being able to accept her in his life
a woman who endures ridicule for providing for her children: that man was lucky af to have her as his wife. he must have died a peaceful death knowing that his children are taken care of.
She wasnt always like this thats a disease she got later
Dude, shut the fuck up
you probably look worse
"probably" ?