👉 Sideshows are a type of comedy performance that involves exaggerated and ridiculous antics performed by performers in front of an audience. The terms "sideshow" and "side show" were originally used to describe these types of performances, but have since been redefined as humor. The word "sideshow" was commonly used to refer to the act of performing a comedy routine involving exaggerated and silly acts that are intended to be funny or entertaining. This term has evolved over time and is now