Why is there "up" after "freak show"? If I say just "freak show here", does it sound weird?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
"Up here" or "up in here" is an informal way of saying "here," but with emphasis. By saying "it is like a "freak show" up here," the speaker means "it is like a "freak show" here." Ex: It's super hot up in here. Ex: Why are there so many people up in here? About Freak show: Have you ever seen a circus? Although it may not be that popular nowadays, because there are so many things to enjoy; however, it is a subject that appears quite often in American culture. The circus is known for its tricks such as tightrope walking, burning rings, knife throwing, and human cannonball, but it also was famous for the Freak Show. The freak show is an exhibition that demonstrated people like Siamese twins or those whose skin turns like reptiles, people with multiple legs, dwarves, and giants. At that time, they were given spooky nicknames such as “Snake man” or "The world's heaviest man" and promoted them as if they had caught some cryptics.
