In the Victorian era, a new form of entertainment became increasingly popular. People from all over would pay to gain entrance into these “freak shows,” where individuals with a variety of different disabilities performed. One disability, in particular, drew people in. Individuals who were born without certain limbs like arms, hands, feet, and even heads became a spectacle, their disabilities being exploited all for profit. These seemingly “normal” tasks wouldn’t be exciting to watch today, so, why would able-bodied people pay money to watch these individuals perform tasks that many of…