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Is going to the circus a working class activity?

157 replies

Gooseinthewood · 30/08/2026 17:37

I was born and raised quite working class, husband middle class.
I saw tickets advertised for a circus in a nearby town and arranged to take our children. He came along and appreciated the silliness but commented that he was surprised I took them as it's quite a low class activity. Bit tongue in cheek. He doesn't really care, but typically we are more theatre / rugby types.

I have to say he's probably right but I didn't really realise this is a thing.

OP posts:
ShitFacedShakespeare · 30/08/2026 17:40

Batties · 30/08/2026 17:39

Not at all. I think it’s weird your DH thinks it is.

And that the OP thinks he's probably right.

Can't have these 'theatre/rugby types' lowering themselves too often.

beaglescurleduplikebagels · 30/08/2026 17:40

Is your husband always so sneery and unpleasant about things?

MummyOre · 30/08/2026 17:40

What a pair snobs!
🤣

MrsBennetsPoorNervesAreBack · 30/08/2026 17:39

It doesn't appeal to me personally, but it is for anyone who likes the circus.

Is your husband usually such a snob?

Batties · 30/08/2026 17:39

Not at all. I think it’s weird your DH thinks it is.

dracn · 30/08/2026 17:38

Only if you wear a flat cap.

Frendslikethese · 30/08/2026 17:38

It’s for kids of all classes