Joseph Merrick is well known as the “Elephant Man” and a sideshow attraction. He was originally thought to have elephantiasis, which is a similar condition but was not proven at the time. He was a very popular sideshow act and was often placed in a cage as an attraction at a Zoo would be. He is known to say “I am not an Animal” fiercely. The deformities that he had on his body were extensive throughout his entire right side. From his cranium down to his feet, his entire right side was covered in excessive skin growth over muscle tissue and bone which were malformed.