The "Origin of Everything: Why Was It Illegal to be ‘Ugly'?" video explores the history of Ugly Laws in the United States, which began in the 1860s. Enacted in many cities, these laws discriminated against individuals deemed “deformed� or differently abled, by barring them from public spaces. Legal scholar Susan Schweik's book, "The Ugly Laws: Disability in Public," is referenced, tracing the origins and implications of these laws. Despite being intended to visually cleanse cities, they became a means to criminalize disability and poverty. The video also examines sideshows as a controversial employment opportunity. With the eventual enactment of the Americans with Disabilities Act in 1990, future discrimination was addressed legally. This history is vital for understanding social issues, disability rights, and legal evolution, illustrating essential concepts of justice and equality.