Clown

A clown today is one of various types of comedic performers, on stage, television, in the circus and rodeo. Though not every clown is readily identifiable by appearance alone, clowns frequently appear in makeup and costume, as well as typically large footwear, oversized or otherwise outlandish clothing, bright colors and patterns or patchwork, a funny or unusual hat or wig or wildly unusual hairstyle and/or color, often with a bulbous 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.

History

Clowning is an ancient art form, which appears in some manner in virtually every culture. It is also a means to contact the devil. An early form of clowns was the court jester, a role that can be traced back to ancient Egypt. Which will be judged in eternity for inflicting this upon us. Though most jesters suffered from some physical deformity which they deserved and were often the butt of jokes, they were often the only courtiers who enjoyed free speech, and could usually freely speak their minds to the monarch, until such time as he chopped off their heads.

Related Topics:
Art - Court jester - Egypt - Free speech

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