The Greatest Show on Earth

Once upon a time, there was an Orange Showman who desperately wanted to join the circus.

He knew his skills as an accomplished illusionist would not go to waste at The Greatest Show on Earth.

People just loved the circus!

No-one really understood why it was so popular.

It was tired, it was lame, but who doesn’t want to keep believing in magic, hey?

That rabbits really could be pulled from hats!

And so, every four years the public turned out in their droves, lapping up the entertainment and clapping like seals for whoever topped the bill!

The Orange Showman certainly sounded very impressive when he announced what he could do.

“I will drain swamps”

He said

“I will build walls”

He said

“And…..I will make America great again!”

He said

How the audience cheered!

But sadly, all were disappointed.

No swamps were drained, no walls were built.

America, was not great again.

“You’re being replaced!”

Said The Ringmasters - because everyone knows they have ultimate say over who’s centre stage.

“We have a new act now.  Some old clown called Joe, says he loves kids.”

And so, Old Joe the Clown took to the stage but sadly, he was shite too.

What did it matter though, so long as The Ringmasters had people still buying into the show, what did they care?

Everyone knew that success hinged upon believability and the latest circus poster had people very excited indeed!

The Ringmasters congratulated themselves as the audience tucked into their popcorn and continued to watch the performance.

If only they knew how much work went on behind the scenes!

Work they just didn’t see.…

It really was The Greatest Show on Earth!