On July 12, 1855, some drunk clowns got into a massive brawl with a bunch of firefighters at a Toronto brothel.
By the next day, several firefighters were beaten and the circus was burned to the ground.
This is the story of Toronto's Firemen And Clown Brothel Riot.
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By the next day, several firefighters were beaten and the circus was burned to the ground.
This is the story of Toronto's Firemen And Clown Brothel Riot.
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The Toronto Brothel Clowns
On July 12 of that year, the Star Troupe Menagerie and Circus arrived in the city for a series of shows.
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Either way, a fistfight broke out.
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Unfortunately for the clowns, most of the firefighters and police were members of the city's Orange Order.
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The firefighters then began to beat up the clowns. This time, the clowns were outmatched and fled the city.
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Although an episode with one elderly clown returning decades later and going on a murderous revenge spree would have been amusing.