The Life Of Schlitzie, The Sideshow "Pinhead"

Schlitzie had the mental capacity of a 3-year-old even in his adulthood. He could only speak in short sentences and phrases. Dressed as a girl, he performed in various sideshows throughout his life. Schlitzie had a rare condition called microcephaly. It causes deformation of a brain, skull, and body. The disease can lead to epilepsy, learning disabilities, and issues with hearing and vision. Most sources agree that Schlitzie was born in 1901. But many argue about his real name. It could be Simon Metz or Shlitze Surtees. It is believed that Schlitzie was born in a wealthy family but he was abandoned. Then, he changed many foster parents. In circuses, Schlitzie was billed as “The Monkey Girl” and “The Last of the Aztecs”. He performed as a female wearing dresses on stage. Dresses made it easier for his handlers to take care of him as he suffered from incontinence. Schlitzie’s fame skyrocketed in 1932 when he appeared in the film Freaks. This movie was about love and betrayal in a circus. It is well-known for featuring a number of real sideshow freaks, like Schlitzie. The movie was highly criticized for its grotesque horror involving the freaks. The Hollywood Reporter called it an outrageous onslaught upon the feelings, the senses, the brains and the stomachs of an audience. One woman wanted to sue MGM claiming that the movie caused a miscarriage. Despite all the negativity around the film, Schlitzie became a star. He was cute and innocent always charming people around him. In 1936, a chimp trainer George Surtees adopted Schlitzie. Surtees loved Schlitzie and took care of him until Surtees’ death in 1965. Surtees’ daughter sent Schlitzie to a mental hospital in Los Angeles. He stayed there for three years. Schlitzie missed circus life and his health began to decline. A sword swallower Bill Unks recognized Schlitzie during his performance in the hospital. Unks lobbied the hospital to make him Schlitzie’s caregiver. The hospital allowed Schlitzie to return to sideshows. He performed a few times with the Dobritch International Circus. Schlitzie retired in Los Angeles. Despite his fame, he didn’t have a home or a fortune. In retirement Schlitzie still entertained people by feeding pigeons and ducks at the park. He died in 1971, at the age of 70. Schlitzie was buried in a simple unmarked grave. But in 2007, a fan raised money to install a proper headstone.
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[@indiee4971]

Let’s all thank the fan who raised money in 2007 for him to get a proper headstone. That is so nice and sweet

[@carlweezer1908]

@KING RAGENDARY 1. Yea she is fine 2. Headstone is a tombstone duh

[@Twahn]

Lmao

[@sarahzai3685]

Ya'll are rude.. respect girl and learn manners

[@never9570]

so many perverts here..

[@nawalyahya7000]

Wtf is wrong with all these pervs??

[@ericamae7287]

Just a picture of utter innocence and purity, not a bad bone in his body.

[@Deck_Z]

He had the innocence of a 3 year old

[@user-bi9wm2cw8b]

Deck Z // what boils my blood are those who exploited him. There are many like them that point fingers and ridicule those with disabilities or deformities today. Nothing much has changed if you ask me.

[@seankrueger3848]

Pinhead the freak will always be an idiot

[@alimiko1062]

@@seankrueger3848 I think that you're the idiot here

[@christianthompson7915]

do you all not understand that he literally became rich off of this? he was happy. he enjoyed making people laugh and smile.

[@tedhibbard6320]

Remember how fun it was to be a child.He stayed a child for life.He had more fun in life then you and I.

[@glitchyy4397]

@I'm Hungry Ppl still think that lol

[@saulestey3165]

Yes and his face is most attractive after all

[@franklinwbush9005]

That is assuming he wasn't abused or anything

[@chutkupradhan4941]

he was smiling on his every picture taken.....

[@WytZox1]

Sadly folks offended by Todd Browning's movie FREAKS failed to understand its message about how these special people had their own dignity and deserved respect for allowing themselves to be exploited to earn an honest income. ☺

[@thinesussy6902]

1:28 you call that a smile

[@micahbell9575]

@@thinesussy6902 shut up.

[@thinesussy6902]

@@micahbell9575 no

[@EyeballAnimations]

@@thinesussy6902 shut up.

[@matt8787fat]

So sad that he was made fun of his whole life and did not even realize it because he had the mind of a innocent child. If this was my son he never would have been treated like a side show freak.

[@thes.c.pfoundation7965]

Except if it was in the 1930s

[@tl2ev-637]

He was happy. Doesn’t matter if he was made fun of. The little guy didn’t suffer. People back then called people freaks. Only later did the name become so negative because people demonize everything. I feel sorry for the guy but he lived a good life and didn’t care. He was happy. Now if he was sad and you saw it. Then you can be angry. Be happy for the dude.

[@thes.c.pfoundation7965]

@@tl2ev-637 i wasnt trying to say i hated him i was just saying people back then were just horrible

[@user-jc6ek5tg1o]

@@thes.c.pfoundation7965 He didn't reply to you. He replied yo the original comment.

[@thes.c.pfoundation7965]

@@user-jc6ek5tg1o i know but was just saying that i didnt mean anything bad with what i said

[@highwinds71]

he was adorable and kind looking . I would of loved to of met him . sounds like he had a hard life at times..

[@God-px8ft]

Alright pinhead your time's up

[@micasolo]

God 2 you wrong for that

[@iution4668]

@God 2 death is not something to joke about

[@iution4668]

@Skatejock21 just because it was normal back then, doesn’t make it okay

[@God-px8ft]

@@iution4668 well yes,but actually...Yes

[@rl381]

He's not a freak, he's just a man with a soul of a innocent and sweet 3-yr old.

[@studentofsweetscience6922]

Someone please help, my cat won't stop barking.

[@rl381]

@@studentofsweetscience6922 is he barking or.. meowing?...

[@reekrodriqguez6552]

Man?

[@etherealemo]

i want to hug him, he looks like he gives the most amazing, heartfelt hugs

[@Dluxn8r]

emily hilston me too, i wanna hug Schlitzie too!

[@adihojlas9854]

So did Lenny

[@xavierallen2508]

And he deserves the respect he didn't get from the true freaks.

[@ye7562]

no u wouldn't stop lying, your probably one of those people who call men weirdos if they get in a conversation with you

[@etherealemo]

@@ye7562 im generally nice but honestly fuck you

[@afrinasultana6336]

Look at that smile So bright, so cheerful No evil, or sadness Pure innocence and happiness

[@vnuhty8114]

Afrina Sultana fr🔹

[@afrinasultana6336]

@@vnuhty8114 Like a 🌟

[@harrymuhana5095]

His Charakter and Smile IS the same than beetlejuice

[@gtas321]

Wish you'd think this way about ppl without disabilities.

[@AmaZiinGAzN]

@Master Duck thats hawt

[@sumitkapoor1709]

He look more happy than those called normal.

[@cassino9399]

Glad to find some1 who thinks alike .. Bhartiyae sooch .

[@ffjsb]

Actually, Schlitzie was VERY well taken care of for the day. Many people like him were locked up in draconian institutions, because it was the norm. When you realize how new psychology is in the field of medicine, and under standing of mental defects is even newer, Schlitzie really didn't have a bad life, and there are well documented instances of him being happy and affectionate.

[@racciacrack7579]

Ignorance is bliss...

[@bootlegger2750]

@@brokenwave6125 And he would still have a higher IQ than you.

[@brokenwave6125]

@@bootlegger2750 What a dumb comment. The idea that you think you know anything about my IQ from that one sarcastic comment is absurd. Especially considering that my comment in no way indicated that I have a low IQ, it was just a tongue in cheek comment. Stop taking things so seriously dude... You're desperate to insult people for no reason, which just indicates that you aren't very happy. I know because I've done the same thing before. Cheer up, you're ok.

[@BrandyD1777]

THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY THAT MADE MILLIONS OFF OF HIM COULDN'T GIVE HIM A HEADSTONE?? UNFORGIVABLE, SHOCKED, WHY, UNBELIEVABLE 💔

[@BrandyD1777]

@@AlphaCarinae Far from a kid. And he was important....to his fans, friends, and Hollywood (for money). It is just pure disrespectful but I expect nothing from Hollyweird.

[@BrandyD1777]

@@Greameable Really? I didn't know. Glad people came together and paid respects.

[@evabartlett4599]

@@AlphaCarinae no, you're not important. He has fans and was famous.

[@evabartlett4599]

@@AlphaCarinae Hmm, a video about him exists decades after his death. A video you are watching. More than you can say. A character on American Horror Story was based on him as well. You're just a sad little troll.

[@evabartlett4599]

@@AlphaCarinae I don't value your opinion.

[@erinb.1399]

Breaks my heart he looks so happy and pure❤️

[@WytZox1]

The message of the movie was that withing their own little community the "freaks" consider themselves as normal as anyone else and perhaps the real freaks were the so-called normal people who laugh at or mistreat these special folks. ☺

[@dyawr]

@@WytZox1 Beautiful movie and beautiful person. 🙏

[@rangariraishanterozvinonet9767]

I pray and thank the fan who raised for the headstone...it's a shame how people disregard other human beings it just brought tears in my eyes

[@garbageday587]

Prayers never did shit especially towards imaginary friends

[@rangariraishanterozvinonet9767]

@@garbageday587 You're just a bitter silly man or woman. Go rest until you heal

[@andrewf9557]

@@garbageday587 I'll pray for you. Mr grump grump.

[@er-bo7po]

@@garbageday587 Mkay, no need to reach that far, calm tf down.

[@er-bo7po]

@Zeal! Away from you-

[@GomuxGomu]

*It's so sad how they bully others for things they can't control*

[@o0blubblub0o]

different times back then

[@frisk7951]

@King Ikem facts

[@GomuxGomu]

@Morse Code see this is my point. You bully people for things they CANT control 🤦‍♂️

[@Celestialnighthawk]

Obey -King no one cares

[@GomuxGomu]

@@Celestialnighthawk obviously people care if they are commenting stuff and I bet your a bully but your really just a bitch on the phone or computer so stfu if you aren't gonna say anything nice

[@karloharalovic6900]

This is truly a story of a pure innocent soul who today is enjoying his place in heaven. Unlike the people who exploited him his whole life and treated him with irreverence.

[@MarkSentMe]

The one man adopted him and then the other person later rescued him from the mental hospital. He had people who loved him in addition to his fans

[@bluepill8077]

Theres little way he became so successful without handlers, who cared for his best interest. Imagine if he had been given 1 million dollars. Would he even be capable of spending it at all? So, instead im thankful for all the unsung heroes who watched over him during his life, changed his diapers and made sure he was safe. Those were angels in disguise.

[@eddybrevet6816]

@@bluepill8077 said well, what gets me is the horror and disgust felt by many, and why, besides the issue of changing diapers

[@sisterstina3700]

Rest in peace to this man. These people were cruel.

[@LOLONO666]

i am sure you would not have been able to take care of him so don't criticize people from this time ,,,

[@CheifSmokinDank]

@@LOLONO666 The people who was meant to care for him either abandoned him or used him to earn a fortune.

[@weatherboi]

No, Schlitzie and people like him were gentle and loving childlike people who ever lived.

[@2ndcomingofFritz]

@@weatherboithat’s what he’s saying you silly sausage

[@micheline8190]

He had a beautiful smile !!😁😁

[@lolamaine4606]

Micheline Israel seriously. The first thing I noticed in the thumbnail 😊

[@Lightniicpotato]

stop lying for likes

[@xxshomarixx7360]

@@Lightniicpotato No he really does tbh

[@immatureidiot3467]

How do you know they're lying?

[@Lightniicpotato]

Immature Idiot cause he doesn’t

[@forgegloyd9196]

His smile is so powerful, because it shows that he never cared much about the bad things.

[@frozengamer3030]

True. How many people are depressed and suffer from anxiety.

[@f_c_k_n_z_s]

All the "freaks" look so nice and kind. I'm sure they all had a pure heart and a wonderful soul ❤

[@kroakie4]

I’m sure they did too. Because they knew all too well what is was like to be on the receiving end of a cold and un-empathetic society. It’s heartbreaking they knew the pain of ostracism.

[@ferociousgumby]

Watch Freaks - it is a beautiful movie with a cautionary ending, and a very satisfying one.

[@CaptainRScott]

Fräulein, You come across as nice + kind 🥳 Happy New Year!

[@christianstefaner-linux5990]

@@ferociousgumby Correct!!

[@leosalinas4899]

But not the guy who hit half woman half man

[@ahmedelsheikh1987]

He had a beautiful and peaceful smile... God bless his soul 😥😊

[@tangledline]

70 yrs old with a 3 year old mental capacity? Lived a great deserving life. Kudos to those responsible.

[@ColinWoods-by9my]

Don't Reply that’s pathetic.

[@lawrencegore8342]

Colin Woods yes, but it’s true...

[@joaquinarchivaldo.2859]

bye bitch, kudos Big Banc sumo, nigga I'm the uno

[@imnotfeelingit207]

@@ColinWoods-by9my .

[@Battlebox0]

I hope you know that kudos means cells in finnish

[@aeiou1237]

He honestly did more with his life then I’m doing with mine rn lol

[@jromh8813]

@@AmericanGBoyDiego genetically, yes. That doesn't mean he's bad. He had a better heart than 99% of people

[@aeiou1237]

I just thought he’s doing way more than what I am 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@plainsundae]

@@AmericanGBoyDiego you're a leftist aren't you?

[@jameswallen8759]

I see what you're saying:)

[@jimmydean9204]

@@jondoe5290 Hey leave Diego alone. He is probably suffering very much now. Remember hillary clinton lost in 2016. Diego is probably still in his bed crying. Have a heart.

[@ralphu.7568]

When I saw the movie, “FREAKS”, I thought he was a female till I found out later he was a man. I loved the movie! Glad a fan raised money to get a headstone.

[@dyawr]

Yes, me too! I'm glad the burial place wasn't forgotten! 🙏

[@louisecoffey9843]

The movie freaked me out

[@bumper321]

I'm actually quite shocked that once Schlitzie achieved fame, his real parents didn't come back to claim him.

[@ndjesuslives]

Good someone had the heart to give him a headstone

[@14Aymara]

Silva 07 - Is a headstone so important? Kind of late, isn't it? I wish he had been respected, as he deserved, like all human beings.

[@slipperydick]

@@14Aymara I guess it's just a sign that someone remembers? But I agree with you, like the saying goes: buy me flowers while I'm still alive.

[@14Aymara]

@@slipperydick - Yes, it could be as you said, but ...who knows ? Totally agree with the last paragraph. :-)

[@14Aymara]

@Shandra9000mail - Yes, the world is full of selfish people, but there are also poor people who can't afford a headstone. Or others who think a headstone is not important...who knows? I know the case of a lady who died and her daughter could not afford a headstone. Some years later, the dead lady's grand daughter was able to buy one and took her mother to the cemetery so she could see the headstone. The mother was very surprised and moved . To her, the headstone was important. As for the daughter, even though she loved her grandmother deeply, she didn't care about headstones, just did it to make her mother happy.

[@14Aymara]

@Shandra9000mail - Maybe not in your country. But, in case you forgot, there are other countries and different economies in this planet. :-)

[@VegetaHimself]

"Of all the souls I have encountered in my travels, his was the most human." -Captain Kirk

[@facgce960]

❤️❤️❤️

[@catcraze8673]

*UR TIME'S UP PINHEAD!*

[@mrkrabs5969]

Thanks for being kind vegeta.

[@sg494]

@@catcraze8673 bruh

[@michaelsherman9073]

He was a pure, decent, kind, and loving human being.

[@sincerelyimodel]

I'm crying, he touched my heart, such an adorable loving, kind and gentle human being, wish i knew you, i would be your best friend, I'm sending you the biggest hug, hope it reaches you in heaven.

[@kristenabizune427]

Everyone having a good life and being depressed Him having a really sad and bad life but smiles more than all of us

[@BluEseXHd]

Kristena Bizune I never had a good life too

[@conways3897]

Ignorance is bliss

[@eldin8910]

Because people are scared to be themselves, we think too much about who we are and what people will think of us, he can just be himself and not worry about peoples judgement. So even though his life conditions may be worse, he allows himself to enjoy life more than we enjoy ours cause we cloud ourselves with fear of judgement

[@Bruh-yb8qo]

Kristena Bizune fax

[@trevorphilips9065]

Smile through your fear and sorrow.

[@SpoiledBrat5]

Wow this is where Pepper from AHS came from! I loved Pepper and I love him. His smile light up the room and calling him a pinhead and freak is not the best words to describe someone who was born that way. God makes no mistake. I would of loved to get to know Schlitzie if I was alive then. God bless him. ❤️

[@biggiecheese7610]

Jasmine H that’s why I clicked lol

[@AjSelifis]

Amen

[@ericbattista9341]

Jasmine H But he is a freak and a pinhead, and God isn’t real....

[@Twahn]

@@ericbattista9341 You deadass a wierdo

[@SpoiledBrat5]

Captain Obvious oh ok that’s ur opinion and I’m just voicing mines and one day u will see who really real. 😁👍🏽 God Bless you. ❤️

[@Whippy99]

'His handlers'. That made me sick to my stomach.

[@evabartlett4599]

Movie stars have handlers.

[@scottskinner577]

So do politicians

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@evabartlett4599 Many people saw him as a freak or an animal. You know what they meant!

[@evabartlett4599]

@@Michelle-pn9xt No, I think your own bias is showing.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@evabartlett4599 What the heck are you talking about? I do not have time to deal with your ignorance and hatred.

[@rupalvasavada4449]

A slap to the surtees' daughter,-- clearly as her act was inhumane for a person so happy and adorable-- and a hug to his family-- the circus, --and that humble fan who respected even his gravestone.

[@rupalvasavada4449]

@Brisdad53 sure. What motives do you think she had when he gave him away? I don't even understand why you wud brand me as judgemental, because clearly u are going against a mere opinion I mean she cud want to give him away for a better look in society? Do you ACTUALLY think I wud even mean to hurt someone tho

[@deactivated5931]

@@rupalvasavada4449 maybe she thought a mental hospital would take care of him better then she could

[@rupalvasavada4449]

@@deactivated5931 ya that's true

[@kellykujawa89]

Damn man, so sad that he worked his whole life and had no home or money to show for it. Just goes to show how badly people took advantage of those with learning disabilities back in the day.😔 R.I.P. Schlitzie

[@zan31669]

You realize the freak show gave him a home if it wasn't for it they would of locked him in some mental ward for life he was able to live a semi normal life and left a legacy that will beat out what most of us will ever achieve

[@Luchi_HTX]

Yup im sure they made a lot of money from him

[@iconicsyn3095]

zan w she was talking bout after he retired

[@kellykujawa89]

@@iconicsyn3095 thank u :)

[@kellykujawa89]

@@Luchi_HTX oh hell yeah!

[@dishonoronyourcow3434]

it took 36 years for someone to put a proper headstone... It`s so sad that he has no family with him

[@RobinFlysHigh]

It's more sad that his family abandoned him imo. Also, that that first guy who adopted him's daughter dumped in a mental hospital, and it sounds like the second guy who adopted him didn't care enough to get him a proper headstone

[@tomtay9013]

The circus was his true family

[@tomtay9013]

The circus accepted him and have him in there show there were so nice to do that

[@timgutierrez2211]

It is really sad that this person passed away in 1971 yet none of the people who became wealthy off of or from his disability gave a dime for him to have a head stone. It was a kind person who did it.

[@jaymeselliot8181]

The only thing sad about this story, is what we think of it, Shlitzie would probably say he was blessed and had a wonderfully interesting life, filled with kind people and amazed fans.

[@stephenleblanc4677]

Bingo. Why is this labeled sad? He lived to be 70, was cared for by a lot of people who had some affection for him, was apparently never homeless or hungry. A happier life than many humans have had.

[@jaymeselliot8181]

@@stephenleblanc4677 I imagine the video uploader felt some level of superiority over Shlitzie, leading them to think of his life as sad, when it was only different.

[@ivorybluesky]

i agree. I think the only time he was sad was in the mental hospital when he could not perform.

[@loisdaniels6778]

Exploited but thankfully he never knew. He had a beautiful, infectious smile and is still melting the hearts of many.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@godsson5480]

Sucks how humans treat each other..

[@loisdaniels6778]

Gods Son I totally agree! It’s really heartbreaking how he was he used and abused for profit. Thankfully there is a God!

[@colletelim2139]

I'm jealous because he looked more happy than us. He is cute

[@kiyvvmi]

Iman Mahmood this video is not about BTS I’m an army but I don’t got to videos and say ‘ARMYYYY’ in a video totally unrelated to K-POP.. I’m not trying to be rude at all but I’m just saying it’s getting kinda annoying...but hey I’m not stopping you or anything so keep doing it if you want 🤷🏽‍♀️

[@MH-ox2zw]

@@iman2751 uhh um excuse me stfu

[@deadleaves7293]

@@MH-ox2zw I don't think the person should mention Army everywhere either but that doesn't mean we have to be rude. I think the person got it now so you don't need to say to 'stfu'

[@headassjimin318]

i didn’t even see the entire comment thing but i’m an army too but i don’t go commenting it everywhere lol, especially on a sadder video. but yes he did look happy, if only everyone was that happy

[@Callmeharlequinade]

Jealous*

[@namewithheldnamewithheld2725]

God doesn't make freaks, he creates masterpieces.Meaning:all of us are God's masterpieces. All of us. Schlitzie is God's masterpiece and should have been treated that way.

[@peffken8834]

Yes, in the meaning of life - everybody is complete, perfect & unique.

[@andreasmoll_0924]

The adulterers do. That comes all by adultery. If more then one man was inside a woman the cells will come in chaos...

[@peffken8834]

@@andreasmoll_0924 What kind of sick crap is this? Are you serious?

[@ChildofGodforevr]

@@peffken8834 could be true. Look at all the disease and health problems in the world. Sin always leads to death.

[@manifestgtr]

@@andreasmoll_0924 HAHAHAH that’s awesome... Why do people get outraged by stuff like this? They faceplant into it and take the bait every single time. “What?!?! Oh my goddddd”

[@ZelbeQahi]

What heartbreak! Yet I am so glad he got to live a full life. He didn't seem to expect much from life but gave of himself freely to entertain a cruel world.

[@didsomeonesaytwice]

Could you imagine living in the 30s when people thought a movie could cause a miscarriage?

[@seekr6964]

Lucca it happened during that disgusting movie.

[@jcreazy]

People probably believe that now.

[@didsomeonesaytwice]

@@jcreazy Honestly, probably.

[@mclal]

we live with crazy people now :(

[@didsomeonesaytwice]

@@mclal 100% true

[@vikileaf1363]

Me: *good life* Also me: :( Him *not as good life, with an disease* Also him: :)

[@wetamuh4130]

Kay well he did have the mind of a three year old...

[@lawrencegore8342]

No u that should tell you something...

[@wetamuh4130]

Lawrence Gore he doesn’t see the negative of life yet.

[@nekura]

a good life doesnt really has a definition, if ur unhappy with it then its definitely not a "good" life

[@venom9566]

@@nekura I think he talks about that he is healthy and his family/he got money and food

[@CommerzTV]

This man has achieved more than most other people. Spread love and happiness to the world around him. Memorable human being.

[@qu1nn_]

This guy is in Red Dead 2 that's cool I had no idea he was a real person

[@cl-kb7xy]

I just encountered him in my Red Dead game today, and now this appears in my recommended... I'm a bit freaked out tbh!

[@kaidencampbell6508]

J. Quinn that guy is funny

[@patrickneil7820]

Only thing is he's 7ft in rdr.

[@alin_88]

What but how? He was born in 1901 and rdr2 is set in 1899 from what i know. Is it like some sort of easter egg? I haven’t met him myself and i have completed all side and main quests. This is rather strange for me to hear

[@alexanderperez2552]

カイ it is a random encounter that’s found in chapter 4 I believe at a bar. I’m sure there is a walkthrough on how to get it. I got it on my 1st playthrough by mistake. And it was a while ago. I hope this helped

[@kianaanderson4696]

I just want to give him a hug he's so cute and sweet I hope people learn from this

[@14Aymara]

Cool kiana Anderson - Don't hold your breath...it's like we never learn. Wars are a good example of what I'm saying.

[@lexdee523]

I couldn't agree more, I want to give him a hug too...

[@bravosixgoingdark4909]

Smash or pass

[@oil1252]

Stfu I bet if you met him you would run

[@lynreyes9443]

I love him so much I know he is in a better place and that is in Heaven with the almighty 🙏

[@senovia.]

I see many people in the comments talking about his situation and how he still managed to be happy but it seems like you guys missed the part where he had the mind capacity of a 3 year old, he probably didn’t even realize what people were calling him or seeing him as.

[@multssonviking124]

Literally no one missed that part.

[@senovia.]

Multsson Viking majority of the comments seem to literally skip over or completely forget this part, if you don’t see.

[@multssonviking124]

@@senovia. I disagree.

[@zenunderground]

Bummer patrol, coming through.

[@bobjones1131]

These unfortunate but famous people bring awareness to strange diseases and conditions. I enjoyed this video very much.

[@karenstrode8627]

I believe he enjoyed his life and he was a blessing to those who knew him.

[@jezuscrust7458]

Well said

[@FBI-rw8nc]

Aaron Cook what’s your problem? shut up

[@eshmoh608]

Props to that fan. They did the right thing

[@ladyyuna2000]

RIP Schlitzie (September 10, 1901 - September 24, 1971)(age 70) you will truly be missed.

[@dalegribble60]

Dammit....got something in my eye - Shliztie's smile was contagious and glad to hear he got back to performing one last time. RIP buddy, the world loves ya !!

[@user-tz6wx3mp6k]

calling these wonderful people freaks just reminds me of the greatest showman and the beautiful song this is me. it doesnt take much to be kind. we’re all humans.

[@JoeGoldberg1991]

Stop using the phrase "We're all Human" like we're important, intelligent or beautiful creatures 😂 we're nothing but a Parasite to this planet and all other living creatures on it.

[@bruh.1770]

@@JoeGoldberg1991 IKR

[@TAMAKING-ho8tb]

@@JoeGoldberg1991 We're still human, tf

[@JoeGoldberg1991]

@@TAMAKING-ho8tb we're not, we're parasites😂, that's a more accurate description for our own kind. If you can't make sense of what I mean by that then that's fine, your clearly not old enough to understand especially if you actually sit there and watch Peppa pig you sad little girl.

[@TAMAKING-ho8tb]

@@JoeGoldberg1991 spewing shit that sounds like something an antagonist from a cartoon show doesn't make you sound mature, dumbass. You can't talk much considering your profile picture is dragon Ball z

[@bellasingh3536]

Aww... He was like a baby... He was sweet and adorable😍

[@goliathmker3335]

He was ugly asf

[@HiroGamerXJ]

Goliath Maker u r ugly bitch

[@mizuenanaan]

@@goliathmker3335 UR UGLY BITCHASS

[@srosik5744]

No he was an ugly freak. I just look at him and think ew.

[@goliathmker3335]

Ya'll hurt asf 😂

[@YllaStar95970]

I think just because this gentleman smiled, didn't mean he was happy with everything around him.....Surrounding him with love , would of been a far fairer measure. I really hope he has returned home....To God's love.

[@rianatreshaun7535]

I was looking for someone who thought this. Me too.

[@rodolfo5022]

Well, except for the 3 years spent in the mental hospital, looks like Schletzie had a humble, but nice and happy life. 😊♥️

[@brandoutlaw575]

American horror Story freak show is basically based off them

[@melann1a]

Brand Outlaw yep him, lobster boy, bearded women

[@heavenlydoll222]

i had no idea this was based off of a true story

[@thaatskenn9478]

i just came to that conclusion

[@finfirun]

It's somewhat based of the movie Freaks

[@brittanycee1184]

Yes I was looking for this comment! The Hilton sisters is also the conjoined twins Sarah Paulson played in AHS freakshow! They’re all based on real ppl that were in real freak shows back in the day!

[@TreyMotionn]

Me: scrolling through comments looking for negativity to reply on Comment section: he's so happy and cute

[@chrisjordan9662]

Qilkzy why are u spending ur time looking for negativity? Some toxic behavior

[@Alphae21]

Fortnite 😂🤡

[@TreyMotionn]

@@Alphae21 190 subs🤣😂

[@TreyMotionn]

@@Alphae21 stfu your a virgin

[@snakemeat8051]

@@chrisjordan9662 he looking for me if he looking for toxic behavior

[@suzannamarierojas6547]

He had a beautiful smile Glad money was raised to get him a headstone it broke my heart when I read that he was buried in a unmarked grave. R.I.P. Schlitzie

[@annavililalia1833]

Instead of getting depressed he was happy n smiling all the time he’s so cute n innocent 😫

[@1oftheplayers621]

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.”

[@Angelito_Valentino]

Amazing 🙏

[@Facegrrr]

God is fake

[@stephensnyder9319]

@@Angelito_Valentino why do you get so upset over that it's kinda funny

[@yallman1464]

@@stephensnyder9319 lmao, I mean if their culture believe in God, but we don't ,just piss them off lol

[@igormarinkovic1531]

True

[@ahmedshirazi2057]

People say he was abnormal But my view is that He was an angle who always smile and make people happy

[@hsshhshhshwhehws747]

Mana G THATS FUCKED UP😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@dooleyknoted5951]

How obtuse.

[@davidhoogendyke2774]

People like Schlitzie are the sweetest kind of person, innocent, kind, caring, loving and with more empathy than most other people around us. I had an uncle who was hidden away from me in a home in Woodstck, Ontario, Can., and I think I might have been a better person had I been allowed to know and love him. He should have been allowed to be a part of the family. I wish I had known you Uncle Paul.

[@60yobfandproudmills79]

WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SMILE HE HAD AND ,WHAT A CHALLENGING LIFE. WHILE WATCHING THIS I BECAME " TEARY"..AS MY FIRST JOB INVOLVED WORKING WITH SUCH CHILDREN WITH VARYING DEFORMITIES AND MENTAL DEFICITS...THESE CHILDREN LIVED AT HOME,BUT ATTENDED A DEVELOPMENTAL SCHOOL DURING THE DAY; AND THE LOVE AND DEVOTION OF THEIR PARENTS WAS "OUTSTANDING"...I WAS YOUNGER AT THE TIME..BUT I DEVELOPED AN APPRECIATION AND LOVE GREW FOR THESE KIDS..WHO WERE OFTEN STARED AT FOR THEIR OBVIOUS DIFFERENCES....THAT WAS OVER 35 YEARS AGO...BUT THOSE MEMORIES HAVE STAYED WITH ME..AND A COMPASSION AND EMPATHY THAT NEVER LEFT AND HAS STAYED WITH ME SO MUCH SO THAT YEARS LATER ON WHEN I HAD MY OWN CHILD...I WAS EVEN MORE GRATEFUL..FOR HAVING A HEALTHY CHILD. I DON' T THINK THERE ARE ANY MORE " FREAK SHOWS" NOW..AND DISABILITY RIGHTS ARE BETTER..BUT STILL MUCH ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT.

[@MrDadumbo1]

At least he has a heart!!! Thats more than 90% of people in 2019

[@woofwoof5390]

My mom have heart She is donate some money to disabilities people in my countries

[@vchen4837]

Samraj Rai bruh

[@hexag0nyt283]

Everyone has a heart if someone doest that person is dead

[@jessicadecourcey5434]

🙌🏻👏🏻🙌🏻

[@gustavo...561]

I regained my heart after watching this video...

[@samuelhornetwolf1823]

*I used to work in a hospital with psychiatric patients, and some were acute, and some in my group were this type of patient, and they were so loving, and I can say pretty much intelligent, that followed orders very well, and were helpful in making my work much easier, and rewarding ...*

[@msdaryllgirl]

Bless your heart, my dear

[@hsteel4542]

I’m have Anorexia, Major Depression, and Generalized Anxiety. When I went to treatment for my eating disorder, the patients were some of the most intelligent, kind hearted people I’ve ever met. They made me feel safe and at home. We’re not as bad as people say we are, we are just normal people with a bit more issues and that’s OK

[@emoemu9845]

H Steel I hope you get through your issues, I have depression and anxiety, I know how hard it is. The struggle of just getting up every morning

[@karensatamate206]

He looks adorable🥺

[@somedude4774]

The movie Freaks actually showed them as Human beings worthy of love and compassion.

[@soraowen9228]

I did notice that, but why "Freaks" then when that is such a belittling and hurtful word to use for any human?

[@somedude4774]

@@soraowen9228 It was the common term in usage at the time and People were less respectful of others feelings.

[@D_McGeezacks]

@@soraowen9228 I believe it was deliberately used, to be evocative

[@daveykonijnenberg951]

A unmarked grave what a disrespect and Respect To The Fan Who Gave Him His Headstone

[@Eyhab12]

Schlitzie, I hope you doing well in heaven and making new friends. RIP (from Sudan)

[@SefrozaMafuru]

Amen🙏

[@sylviaross5486]

Eyhab AAb Awwwww...that's so sweet!

[@hypertykkel2445]

tf

[@rollaroyce747]

@@hypertykkel2445 ennit not soo cute when he shits on your kitchen floor

[@xCAPTNxBACONx]

Such a beautiful thing to say. Love from the USA

[@asavannah7439]

Schlitzie seemed to have had a happy life mostly. He was adopted and later had other people who took good care of him. I watched the 1932 movie Freaks as a child and was freaked out. It's a masterpiece to this day and every movie enthusiast should watch it.

[@calumsanderson6741]

He spent three years in a mental hospital despite not being a threat to himself or society. I'm not a religious man, but thank God Bill recognised him and brought happiness back to Schlitze's life. If only he were born a century later, he'd have even more options for a full life - lots of incontinence products, speech therapy, filmmaking/vlogging. So pure.

[@johno4521]

Schlitzie died from bronchial pneumonia at Fountain View Convalescent Home in Los Angeles in 1971 and is buried in Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Rowland Heights, California.

[@cassino9399]

Excellent .. 👍

[@ursaviour3231]

I want to go put some flowers at his Grave he was so precious

[@victoriasnead1662]

He had a beautiful smile. :)

[@xazlabu]

@Morse Code yo wtf

[@sufat5201]

@Morse Code same

[@XO_Hikari]

Morse Code im dead lol

[@catcraze8673]

@Morse Code bruv sound affect 2.2.

[@saffiwilli2585]

Better then mine.

[@urbanraida]

The fan who paid for the headstone has a heart as kind as Schlitzie's.

[@Strap1205]

What an remarkable life and such a good hearted and beautiful soul! He was always smiling - even in hard times! RIP Schlitzie - you made my day by watching this video and I hope you will never be forgotten! Thank you for warming my soul!

[@kiela17]

When Schlitzie was younger (1:48) I can see that he would have been a nice looking man if he wasn't born with microcephaly. Sad that he was mistreated by some but he looked genuinely happy while performing in the circus. RIP Schlitzie. You are loved by many.

[@Ariun97]

He has a beautiful smile and innocent look.

[@missbria7512]

His smile is everything rest in peace hun 😘🕊

[@brettwalker4396]

Freaks is one of my all time favourite films. They're all heroes.

[@Dluxn8r]

it's one of my favs too. Because it manages to be creepy and frightening and funny and sad all in the same short (by our standards) movie, and there's something interesting going on in practically every frame. FREAKS is a fascinating spectacle especially for the low--like, 1930s low--budget it was made on.

[@ferociousgumby]

@@Dluxn8r It was cut to the bone at the time of release - HALF AN HOUR was cut out so it could be released at all. The entire film would have been a masterpiece and allowed for more character and plot development. Todd Browning directed the original Dracula, among many other classics.

[@ok-oj4my]

He has the best true smile we all could never forget.

[@pancake4402]

Hello!can I get a shoutout? To you I subscribed

[@xxrandom_userxx9994]

well he looked happier than me

[@elleJay-mb4yn]

Karina Staneva Ditto

[@shreckwasoski4563]

Yeah facts

[@yoonki2kool]

It's honestly really sad that people treated him like a object he was a human too but he only looked different I can't even survive being forced to do and wear the things u don't want to :C

[@judemetz8963]

Although this story would be shocking by today's standards, the "freak shows" were really the only place for these people if their families turned them out. And from the look on Schlitzie's face, he was happy. In fact, he was fading while in the mental hospital (damn the daughter for sending him there!). The sword swallower who found him there and was able to return him to circus likely saved his life.

[@judeevans7308]

I cant believe that this post refers to the people who cared for him as his handlers. He was a human being not an animal !!

[@LAYUzitanianivans]

Ikr but not even animals should be treated that way either they're also living beings

[@elak.6220]

Or a baby

[@judeevans7308]

Dank dank you're a prick but I'm sure you get fed up with people telling you that. This is a grownup conversation

[@bruh.1770]

@guy with no videos but has subscribers you obviously dont watch memes. There are offensive memes. Bullying memes. Look up dark humor.

[@eden2312]

@@bruh.1770 Exactly, I agree.

[@Samhayayama]

He might've had a sad story, just remember that he managed to achieve all his dreams.

[@ffjsb]

Schlitzie actually had a GREAT life for someone like him. Most people like him were thrown into horrible asylums, beaten, abused, or worse. At least he knew some happiness in his life.

[@huananina]

He had such a beautiful face! It's as if you can see his soul in his eyes.

[@armyshope]

He looks like a cartoon character

[@ethynhunt]

I think people should understand this : Lover yourself first....Admire what you do ... and don't be hard on yourself... live a peaceful life.

[@14Aymara]

Saikiran S - So? How is that related to this story ? This poor creature surely loved himself, was happy with what he was doing, surely wasn't hard on himself (why should he? He didn't even notice people looked at him as a freak) , and I guess part of his life was kind of peaceful. What failed here were the "normal" people who took him for a monster , people who paid to see those "freaks". They are the ones who should learn to respect , help and not treat disabled people as monsters.

[@fanaticat1]

@saikiran s what a beautiful comment!

[@graceschmechel7657]

@@14Aymara bruh he was no creature. He was a human just like us. Just saying.

[@14Aymara]

@@graceschmechel7657 - Just in case you ignore it, humans and animals are all considered to be God's creatures. Language problem, maybe ? BTW, I'd dare say he was much better than many of us.

[@val-cf2ni]

@@14Aymara I think hes saying we should be more like him

[@AbigailAbi-Yah]

I know people didn't have the knowledge that we have today , but it just makes me feel sad , and kinda angry that disabled people were really mistreated , back then. I am a Para - Educator for students with disabilities , and I know it was "back in those days" but , it still hurts to see people that were disabled treated this way.

[@baganzabaganza2826]

civilization didn't come to us for that long, this world is still pretty cruel

[@emoemu9845]

His Abagail Well it’s hard to get used to change, in nature such severe difference poses as a threat. Give them time

[@johnhoy7756]

I watched this with a good deal of sadness. My grandson suffers the same issue but far worse. He neither speaks, walks talks or can feed himself. He is fed through a PEG. When born the doctors gave him 2 years -- he is now 13 thanks to the love and devotion of his mum and his many friends and relatives He is the most beautiful human being. Imperfectly perfect

[@otaku5869]

This reminds me of a book I read called Flowers for Algenon. The main character was also happy as he wasn’t aware that he had a disability. The story revolves around him going through surgery to make him smarter. He was more measurable the smarter he was. Algernon is the name of the mouse who they first tried this surgery in before experimenting on humans. It is a very interesting book. There is also an American movie and a Japanese series which I totally loved.

[@nancysherburne7445]

How nice of you to bring up such a provocative movie. I enjoyed both the book and the movie. How true it was that Charley had no idea his friends at work were making fun of him until the experiment. It was a good thing he regressed to the same mentally challenged man he was. How like Schlitzie who also could not know when people would mock him.

[@galnhus56]

Here is the 1968 movie version "Charley": kzbin.info/www/bejne/p3iTqH54pcZ5a68

[@zenunderground]

Disclaimer: OP described the first half of the book..the 2nd half is very depressing.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

The guy in that book was not like this. That is not even close to the same thing. All disabilities and problems are not the same.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

@@nancysherburne7445 How is it nice? That character was not like the man in this video.

[@vasovaso6909]

Wtf this was in AHS I didn't know they were almost all real! 😮

[@pinka4167]

Neither did i. It’s crazy

[@MoonK.]

vaso vaso alot of the characters in AHS freak show even coven are based on real people !

[@stef62777]

Katt Moon WoAh! Seriously?

[@suggaabutt6821]

Me either!!! Thought the writer just had a great imagination 😳

[@KG-jl1xf]

Yeah they were all based on real characters. Watch the films Freak.

[@rogue8041]

But still he looks nice, and at least has a heart than other people in 2019

[@delwynevans6379]

Ya

[@lockwoodstudios5462]

He’s so adorable, too pure for this earth

[@hie7057]

he always smiles, he was just so happy. he made many people happy while he was, even when he retired, he still went on and entertained people. He had a heart of gold. Rest In Peace schlitzie.

[@jenniezq1277]

Bless that one fan that gave him a better home 🙏 1970

[@isntshelovelyy]

I appreciate my life so much seeing him be happy and being strong gives me motivation nothing can stop you

[@flursfrost1152]

@BIGMONEYJEFFAFA 😂

[@flursfrost1152]

@@Ssbetterway do you appreciate the can I eat your ass comment ?

[@ericbattista9341]

Lay Slays But his disability “stopped him” happiness is irrelevant.

[@susanmcdonald-timms3202]

It’s not that sad a life. He got to often do what he loved. So many don’t. And he would not have understood having a fortune anyhow, so that was irrelevant. He seemed a naturally happy soul. How many people are born with that? I’ve not been naturally burdened with THAT trait, lol. Thank you for telling this tale. Extraordinary

[@Ray_Ray142]

The greed of humans, on expanse of people that dont have a back, a care taker, a family, took advantage of this pure soul and it's so infuriating! He looks so happy and seem kind. Free spirit. Not only that nobody cared for him, but he used to feed animals... That is a human being in his purest form. RIP pure soul. Gone but never forgotten. For the people who made money of his "deformity"... You who are really deformed. Monsteres of fame and money... How could they have let him go with nothing to his name? Im sorry this world has failed you my friend and hope that you are in a better place.

[@carmensluvrr]

he's so cute and adorable. he is what we call "innocent".