sideshow

IPA: sˈaɪdʃoʊ

A minor attraction at a larger event such as a circus, fair, music festival or similar.
(figurative) An incidental spectacle that diverts attention from a larger concern.
(US slang) An incident in which drivers block traffic to perform stunts like donuts and burnouts for an extended period of time.

Examples of "sideshow" in Sentences

I like to watch sideshow.
In the military sense, the rest was a sideshow.
I just fixed the template and the Sideshow Bob page.
Is this to improve the article or to create a sideshow
Another type of act at the sideshow was the thrill act.
I did the sound design for the LA premiere of SideShow.
Sideshow Bob turns around and sees Selma in the doorway.
The battle of the Bloody Marsh was nothing but a sideshow.
Another sideshow is the battle for the green points jersey.
That indemnification was an important sideshow in the negotiations.
As a genuine antediluvian he is a great curiosity, but a sideshow curiosity.
The sideshow is another thing: there are all kinds of horrifying, shocking tales!
“There are a lot of gangs there,” he said, explaining that the atmosphere of a sideshow is dependent on who is attending.
Whitman told reporters after the debate the controversy is a sideshow from the issues Californians want to focus on, such as jobs and education.
The law allows for the seizure and impoundment of any vehicle reported to be used in sideshow activities for 30 days, as well as a fine of up to $1,500 for the owner.