01/26/2023
How some important people might describe Sideshow if you asked them:
"Oh, you know how it is with Asheville, darling; there's always something new to bore you to death. But I say, Sideshow is worth a look. It's in the Marquee, and it's run by a girl called Jody, who calls herself a ringmaster and has tattoos. She's got some rather amusing curiosities for sale. It's quite a circus, I assure you. But do drop in, darlings, it might just be the little death you're looking for." - Dorothy Parker
"Folks, let me tell you, Sideshow is the best, the biggest, the most spectacular store in all of Asheville. Located at the Marquee, it's run by Jody, an incredible ringmaster and tattooed lady. Believe me, nobody does curiosities like Sideshow.
We've got felted scarves that are the warmest, the softest, the best. Our soaps, let me tell you, they're going to make your skin feel like a million bucks. And the jewelry, it's made of mahjong, it's the best, it's the biggest, it's the most beautiful jewelry you've ever seen. And let's not forget the bottlecap sculptures, they're going to make your home look like a palace. And the teeth magnets, they're going to be the biggest, the best, the most powerful magnets you've ever seen. So, come on down to Sideshow, folks. You're not going to be disappointed, I can guarantee you that. It's the best, the biggest, the most spectacular store in all of Asheville."- Donald Trump
"Hark, good citizens of Asheville, attend to my words,
For I bring tidings of a store most rare,
Sideshow, where curiosities do abound,
At the Marquee, it doth have its fair share.
Jody, the ringmaster, doth reign supreme,
With tattoos adorning her skin,
She and her troupe of performers,
Shall entertain and entice within.
All manner of curiosities,
For me and for you.
So come, join us at Sideshow,
Where every day is a circus,
And marvel at the treasures,
That doth not leave us in a fuss."
- Shakespeare
"Sideshow, showshow, what's the show? The circus-y show of Jody, the ringmaster-y lady and the tattoo-y lady. The Marquee-y place in Ash-y-ville where the curio-y things do dwell. A wonder-y-land of things. Showshow, Sideshow, the every day-y circus of things." - Whoever wrote Finnegan's Wake
"Sideshow is a place that is both odd and delightful. Jody, the ringmaster, has created a store that is both entertaining and enlightening." - Harper Lee
"Sideshow is a store that is both fascinating and mysterious, beautiful and strange. Jody, the ringmaster, has curated a collection of curiosities that will leave you both entranced and mystified." - Edgar Allan Poe
"Sideshow is a place that is both quaint and q***r. Jody, the ringmaster, has assembled a collection of curiosities that will leave you both charmed and befuddled." - Jane Austen
"Sideshow is a store that is both extravagant and exotic. Jody, the ringmaster, has created a store that is both magnificent and mysterious." - F. Scott Fitzgerald
"Let me tell ya, Sideshow is one wild store! The ringmaster, Jody, has got all kinds of crazy stuff. I ain't seen nothing like it!" - Rodney Dangerfield"
"If you're looking for something offbeat and unique, look no further than Sideshow, the circus-themed store located in the heart of Asheville. The store is the brainchild of Jody, the self-proclaimed ringmaster and tattooed lady, and it's a veritable treasure trove of curiosities.
Upon entering the store, one is immediately struck by the array of colorful and unusual items on display. There's something for everyone. It's so unexpected and offbeat, you'll find yourself smiling in spite of yourself.
But Sideshow is more than just a store - it's an experience. Jody and her team of performers have created an atmosphere that is part circus, part curiosity cabinet, and entirely delightful. It's the kind of place where you can easily while away an hour or more, marveling at the unique and unusual items on display.
And let's not forget the ringmaster herself, Jody. Her passion for curiosities and her encyclopedic knowledge of all things circus-related make her the perfect guide to this wonderland of oddities. She's a true original, and her store reflects that.
So whether you're a local looking for something new and different, or a tourist in search of a one-of-a-kind souvenir, Sideshow is well worth a visit. It's the talk of the town, and for good reason. - New Yorker Talk of the Town
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