The degree of deviance that people are willing to accept varies somewhat, but not really that much.
Most people I've met think public displays of homosexuality is gross. Although the same people are willing to watch a tv news item about a gay pride parade down main street. I suspect that people would also accept a once-a-year trip to a circus featuring various freakish acts as well. But if they had to deal with it regularly they would probably reject it. I certainly would.