Reports of creepy clowns have made headlines. But the fascination with these characters is nothing new, writes Andrew Sott.
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The 10th International Clown Festival is set to entertain Mangaluru from October 4 to 6. Featuring 25 clowns from 10 countries, the event promises 120 minutes of non-stop comedy, juggling, and music.
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- Clown
A clown is a person who performs physical comedy and arts in an open-ended fashion, typically while wearing distinct makeup or costuming and reversing folkway-norms. The art of performing as a clown is known as clowning or buffoonery, and the term "clown" may be used synonymously with predecessors like jester, joker, buffoon, fool, or harlequin.
09/29/2024 - 7:59 am | View Website - Clown | Definition, History, & Facts | Britannica
clown, familiar comic character of pantomime and circus, known by distinctive makeup and costume, ludicrous antics, and buffoonery, whose purpose is to induce hearty laughter.
09/29/2024 - 5:07 am | View Website - 10 Famous Clowns: From Comical to Creepy
Maybe it’s the masklike makeup. Or because of recent “creepy clown” sightings. One thing’s for sure, clowns seem to always be in the popular imagination. Here’s a list of 10 famous clowns—some nice, others not so much.
09/29/2024 - 3:12 am | View Website - 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Clowns
Depending on who you ask, clowns are either harmless fun or the stuff of nightmares. But no matter where your opinion falls, there’s a lot going on beneath the face paint of this surprisingly old...
09/29/2024 - 12:21 am | View Website - Clowns: From Historic Jester to Modern Marvels | Jester Planet
These chameleons of comedy can transform into a wide range of personas, each with their own distinct personality and costume. From whimsical circus ringmasters to hilarious farmers, character clowns bring a multitude of characters to life.
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