The Downside with Gianmarco Soresi #289 A Broadway Themed Circumcision (Patreon Exclusive)
Jun 21, 2025
Dive into the vibrant world of circumcision rituals in Turkey, likened to elaborate Broadway celebrations. The hosts humorously blend cultural traditions with musical flair, making darkly comedic analogies about the procedure. They explore the unsettling imagery surrounding circumcision while contrasting the experiences of children and adults. This playful yet thought-provoking discussion reveals the bizarre notion of hosting festive parties for such events. Get ready for laughter mixed with curiosity!
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Turkish Circumcision as Royal Wedding
- In Turkey, boys get circumcised around six or seven in a ritual that feels like a royal wedding.
- They dress in royal garbs, arrive on horses, and everyone celebrates without mentioning pain.
Broadway Themed Circumcision Ideas
- Gianmarco imagined a Broadway-themed circumcision with Sweeney Todd as the circumciser.
- Other themes considered were David Bowie and a rock-and-roll style crafty entrance with scalpel flair.
Distraction Devices for Circumcision
- Gianmarco spotted a device to distract kids during circumcision involving a video game console above the waist.
- He noted adults get no distractions in painful procedures and wished adults had more like this for pain relief.