Her parents, teachers, and eventually her therapist repeatedly tried to convince her that clowns should be funny. Clowns should bring happiness. But for Sandy coulrophobia seemed more like a fear of her own joy. She couldn’t remember the specific encounter that ignited the fuse that would continually burn her growing up in south Brooklyn. She only knew that every weekend when the other children and even her own siblings would venture out to Coney Island, she was nowhere to be found. Her therapist told her that when individuals feel safe in a predetermined process, they might be more willing to address the issues with exceptional bravery and profound courage. Sandy had no idea what the response would be when confronted head on in the most “unsafe” manner.In a desperate final attempt to cure her irrational occupation with the white-faced actors, her beau of six tumultuous years plans the perfect date. For days prior to the evening, Larry intimated of a fantastic night of romance, fantasy, elegance and most serendipitously, surprise. Though he should have learnt by experience, Larry threw caution to the wind, ignoring the fact that “surprise” was Sandy’s mortal enemy.Sandy’s coulrophobia was about to clash with angrophobia – specifically her own. For in her 52 years on this planet, struggling with her fear of clowns had built up a personal rage she was terrified to release… again. Not after the Huntington Beach incident of 1968. Momentarily struck at the front door, an eerie uncharacteristic chuckle rose from deep within. Sandy understood that tonight, she would be rid of more than her fears. “Surprise!” exclaimed Larry. HA… Ha… ha.
The scary clowns are usually the ones with monster-grade makeup and clothing, and a physical style that directly intrudes on the watcher. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Many great comedians have also been clowns, and genuinely funny at it without being scary — Red Skelton, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Lewis, and all of the great mimes and silent film comedians. (Clowning, especially the non-threatening kind, is usually miming.).The scary clowns are people who shouldn’t be clowns at all because they have the wrong kind of personality, or who should be a lot better trained at it. Physical comedy is too serious to be left to no-talent amateurs. :)
All the signs were there to see. All the random, seemingly unconnected questions were not the meaningless meandering of a mystified and bemused mind. Gilbert had puzzled Sandy with his obsession concerning poke dots. Why had he made a distinction between conventional poke dots and neoimpressionist era poke dots. Who was Samuel Hampton, and what contribution had he made for the movement? If the poke dots were three or more different colors, were they still poke dots…..who knew??Sandy had ever considered red to be manly, sincere, demonstrative, moral, strong, powerful, cunning, persuasive, potent, open, kind and generous, yet frugal with money. And was it really true, yellow had been outlawed in 305 AD in the Roman Empire as blasphemy against the sun god. There was good reason to be apprehensive. The mask, the false hair, the fake nose, the big teeth, the three quarter pants, the no socks and big feet were troublesome, but industrial size, custom waist mounted, one shot total coverage, Poke Dot Omatic was downright scary. Gilbert said it wasn’t loaded, Sandy wasn’t sure. Bob had warned her, of all his friends, Gilbert was the most fuddled.
margueritem over 12 years ago
Maybe you should develop a quick migraine, Sandy…
margueritem over 12 years ago
?
Steve Bartholomew over 12 years ago
It’s a clown car. With 18 other clowns inside.
margueritem over 12 years ago
ACK!!!
oldpine52 over 12 years ago
What a bozo.
OzzieJohn over 12 years ago
I find that I rarely laugh at clowns (probably did as a kid though)
-Saint- over 12 years ago
Wonder if he is licensed to carry that squirt gun…
Superfrog over 12 years ago
Looks like dinner at McDonald’s then off to the circus.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member over 12 years ago
and steer clear of the pie shop.
gijoe76 over 12 years ago
Her parents, teachers, and eventually her therapist repeatedly tried to convince her that clowns should be funny. Clowns should bring happiness. But for Sandy coulrophobia seemed more like a fear of her own joy. She couldn’t remember the specific encounter that ignited the fuse that would continually burn her growing up in south Brooklyn. She only knew that every weekend when the other children and even her own siblings would venture out to Coney Island, she was nowhere to be found. Her therapist told her that when individuals feel safe in a predetermined process, they might be more willing to address the issues with exceptional bravery and profound courage. Sandy had no idea what the response would be when confronted head on in the most “unsafe” manner.In a desperate final attempt to cure her irrational occupation with the white-faced actors, her beau of six tumultuous years plans the perfect date. For days prior to the evening, Larry intimated of a fantastic night of romance, fantasy, elegance and most serendipitously, surprise. Though he should have learnt by experience, Larry threw caution to the wind, ignoring the fact that “surprise” was Sandy’s mortal enemy.Sandy’s coulrophobia was about to clash with angrophobia – specifically her own. For in her 52 years on this planet, struggling with her fear of clowns had built up a personal rage she was terrified to release… again. Not after the Huntington Beach incident of 1968. Momentarily struck at the front door, an eerie uncharacteristic chuckle rose from deep within. Sandy understood that tonight, she would be rid of more than her fears. “Surprise!” exclaimed Larry. HA… Ha… ha.
Larry Miller Premium Member over 12 years ago
noicantspell Hallford, but carbonated refreshment appears to be inevitable.
PShaw0423 over 12 years ago
The scary clowns are usually the ones with monster-grade makeup and clothing, and a physical style that directly intrudes on the watcher. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Many great comedians have also been clowns, and genuinely funny at it without being scary — Red Skelton, Jackie Gleason, Jerry Lewis, and all of the great mimes and silent film comedians. (Clowning, especially the non-threatening kind, is usually miming.).The scary clowns are people who shouldn’t be clowns at all because they have the wrong kind of personality, or who should be a lot better trained at it. Physical comedy is too serious to be left to no-talent amateurs. :)
boldyuma over 12 years ago
“Coulrophobia”..Ever since Stephen King wrote “It”
Dr Sheriff MB esq PhD DML over 12 years ago
“If you think she’s upset now, wait til they get to the car.”….BRAVO sir… well done!! (I got it the first time)
bubujin_2 Premium Member over 12 years ago
Sandy sees she also needs to arm herself with a bottle of seltzer water and at least on cream pie.
Lefty2 over 12 years ago
All the signs were there to see. All the random, seemingly unconnected questions were not the meaningless meandering of a mystified and bemused mind. Gilbert had puzzled Sandy with his obsession concerning poke dots. Why had he made a distinction between conventional poke dots and neoimpressionist era poke dots. Who was Samuel Hampton, and what contribution had he made for the movement? If the poke dots were three or more different colors, were they still poke dots…..who knew??Sandy had ever considered red to be manly, sincere, demonstrative, moral, strong, powerful, cunning, persuasive, potent, open, kind and generous, yet frugal with money. And was it really true, yellow had been outlawed in 305 AD in the Roman Empire as blasphemy against the sun god. There was good reason to be apprehensive. The mask, the false hair, the fake nose, the big teeth, the three quarter pants, the no socks and big feet were troublesome, but industrial size, custom waist mounted, one shot total coverage, Poke Dot Omatic was downright scary. Gilbert said it wasn’t loaded, Sandy wasn’t sure. Bob had warned her, of all his friends, Gilbert was the most fuddled.
Lefty2 over 12 years ago
I am having the best time with these cartoons, they are so funny in there own right, I am just trying to out crazy them…
tegm over 12 years ago
lol, love that his nose matches his outfit.
Tigressy over 2 years ago
Cleo likes her pizza:
https://cleoandcompany.net/january-10-2022/
Dry and Dusty Premium Member over 2 years ago
Good morning Balladeers, (((((Plods))))) and Miss Susan.