something exhibited as unusual, noteworthy, or entertaining; esp a striking or dramatic public display or show
make a spectacle of oneself
to attract attention by behaving, dressing, etc oddly
an object of scorn or ridicule, esp due to odd appearance or behaviour
He made a spectacle of himself
[Middle English via French from Latin spectaculum, from spectare to watch, from spectus, past part. of specere to look, look at]