A
clown today is one of various types
of comedic performers, on stage, television,
in the circus, rodeo, childrens &
birthday party entertainers and buskers.
Though not every clown is readily
identifiable by appearance alone,
clowns frequently appear in makeup
and costume, as well as typically
unusually large footwear, oversized
or otherwise outlandish clothing,
big or otherwise unusual nose, and
enacting humorous sketches, usually
in the interludes between major presentations.
The clown's humor today is often visual
and includes many elements of physical
comedy or slapstick humor but not
exclusively. For instance, Wavy Gravy's
comedy is often cerebral, spiritual,
or even political in nature. In many
cultures, depending on the individual,
a clown is considered scary or even
frightening, although such is not
the purpose of one.
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