The Circus Act
While today, sideshow acts are widely seen as taboo and offensive, this wasn’t the case back then. In the ’60s, human oddities were practically a staple in many American carnivals. This medium also served as a haven for those who didn’t feel accepted.
You have to imagine how difficult it must have been for Ronnie and Donnie. Granted, they were young, but they more than likely had to understand at a young age how misconstrued the world could be. Even if you didn’t ask, you could be dealt an unfavorable hand.