The Heartbreaking Story Of Schlitzie The Pinhead

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4 ай бұрын

There’s always been something creepy about circuses. While most modern ones cater to family-friendly themes, circuses back in the day boasted the display of all things freaky and bizarre. Out of that center of weirdness and exploitation comes the strange, sad story of Schlitzie the Pinhead.
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@kerryberman609 4 ай бұрын

Schlitzie was such a decent soul. I have worked with several microcephalic people in my years and you have absolutely no idea how many families have thrown away these poor souls without really a care because they didn’t fit into the family …of course sometimes physicians told the families to just lock them away and forget about it but either way, it’s a damn shame.

@kerryberman609 2 ай бұрын

🩷

@TheNester. 4 ай бұрын

Bless Schlitzie's circus family, So glad he was able to connect with his circus family and revitalize to enjoy his remaining years.

@longwhitemane 4 ай бұрын

When it comes to giving all but forgotten celebs their due, Scott Michaels is a real hero. Thank you for doing a video on Schlitzie's story, and making sure he's not forgotten.

@chimom7112 4 ай бұрын

Mioo

@Leslie12.66 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for your respectful video. I enjoyed learning more about Schlitzie.

@Factinate 4 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@D.H.-mg2cz 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for telling his story. I find his appearance in Tomorrow's Children quite stunning, the short sequence in which he's dressed as a grown man makes the abuse he suffered on the hands of those who made profit out of him by dressing him like a weird girl doll even more sad.

@deathbycheese850 4 ай бұрын

I would never have recognised him in "Tomorrow's Children".

@peopleeps4756 2 ай бұрын

Tbh with that haircut and the facial hair he looked great! Almost Adam Driver like

@pattidean4109 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this thoughtful look into Schlizie's life!

@KristineMarieTxSPI 3 ай бұрын

I remember seeing Schlitzie years ago on t.v. and thinking his sweet nature was absolutely indicative of a pure and beautiful soul. Such a personality! Watching this, he makes me smile from his demeanor. 😊 Those that loved and cared for him are wonderful people, and the path we take in this life isn't about money or fame but about love. What a unique and incredible man. ❤

@fallonbea 4 ай бұрын

Shame on so many! Yet a blessing he had a caring circus family, unlike his own.

@pamelachandler1813 3 ай бұрын

Horrific,how he was treated. RIP, sweet man.🙏🏻

@user-sv7fd6es6s 4 ай бұрын

This story makes me sad.

@myredpencil 3 ай бұрын

"Freaks" is my favorite B&W movie, such a treasure! So many classic performers from that era, I was dismayed but not surprised that there was 'lost footage'. Thanks for all the great pics & info about sweet little Schlitzie!

@Leamichellefan2244 Ай бұрын

If I remember correctly, wasn’t his case so severe that he could only talk in the most basic of sentences?

@mirandarights9635 4 ай бұрын

I am in awe of Schlitzie and his remarkable spirit. I am sure this sweet innocent soul rests with Jesus Himself. ❤❤❤❤❤

@KristineMarieTxSPI 3 ай бұрын

I was thinking the same. ❤️

@peopleeps4756 2 ай бұрын

The way they dressed him up and cut his hair to make him look extra dumb is so heartbreaking (not to mention the Aztec thing yikes). His appearance in Tomorrow's Children makes him look so much better and more like the adult he was. Poor guy :( Im so happy he has a marked grave now though ❤

@rebeccalee1065 4 ай бұрын

He Was More NORMAL And Humane Than Those Who Used And Abused Him. Shame On All Of Them.

@lunacatfish 3 ай бұрын

Excellent and respectful video. Thank you for sharing Schlitzie's story. "Freaks" is one of my favorite films. Off-topic question -- is the narrator of this video the same man who does the "Nautilus Files" here on YT? I'm a subscriber and fan of that channel, and the voices sound very similar, nice :)

@bob7975 4 ай бұрын

He had a better life than many "normal" people of that era.

@denisejasenosky6226 4 ай бұрын

Shame on them people who took his money you know who you are thief’s !!!

@Ericat257 2 ай бұрын

@ 3:10 half human!!!! Even by the standards of then that's horribly cruel! 😡 It shouldn't but it does absolutely boggle my mind that seeing these folks freaked these losers out so badly. Like, they're clearly still people!! What? Disgustingly sheltered.

@OldSchool1947 Ай бұрын

I LOVE Schlitzie! A beautiful guy! The movie, Freaks, was a fascinating view of the performers that at first might startle but end up being lovable!

@roningirl78 Ай бұрын

I think he also inspired a character in American Horror Story named pepper

@tifu3274 Ай бұрын

It's awful that he was treated as a slave and an object of mockery, he seemed like a very special person.

@santone1849 10 күн бұрын

some one should turn his story into a film people need to hear his story poor guy.

@carycoller3140 3 ай бұрын

This is so heartbreaking 😢

@williambenedix66 21 күн бұрын

most don't believe he appeared in the Island of Lost Souls

@helenkaye2662 4 ай бұрын

Sad 😊

@helenkaye2662 4 ай бұрын

Very sad

@angriella Ай бұрын

Sam Alexander has an interesting story too, you should look into it!

@annchurchill2638 11 күн бұрын

As a social worked I cared for pelople like his.IN the later 20th and 21st centuries people with developmental disabilities' are well cared for, at least in California.

@glitterkommando2060 9 күн бұрын

Schlitzie ❤

@Cersilaria22 3 ай бұрын

Did he have a fkn DRESS 👗 on ?? WTFF 😢😢❤

@angriella Ай бұрын

Easier to change, there's no shame in a dress.

@suZanna20 4 ай бұрын

I really am sorry BUT come on it’s over with we know what happened AND over the years we have reached a point where do WE have too is sad n not humane but enough is enough 😢

@deathbycheese850 4 ай бұрын

Enough of what? Your comment makes no sense.

@surfergirl2943 4 ай бұрын

What? Enough of what - your comment makes zero sense.

@blackd00dler11 3 ай бұрын

Had a stroke trying to read your comment

@surfergirl2943 3 ай бұрын

@@blackd00dler11 right lol 🤣🤣🤣