Clown Code of Ethics: Clown Commandment Number One
I will keep my acts, performance and behavior in good taste while I am in costume and makeup. I will remember at all times that I have been accepted as a member of the clown club only to provide others, principally children, with clean clown comedy entertainment. I will remember that a good clown entertains others by making fun of himself or herself and not at the expense or embarrassment of others.
As soon as I see the sign I feel like putting my big red clown boot up Ramon’s ass. Just below the neon orange SMITTIE'S: ALL YOU CARE TO EAT (AND MORE!) sign, he’s lettered ON SUNDAY WILL BE CLOWN. This is supposed to say SUNDAY! SHOOPY THE CLOWN AND HIS FABULOUS ANTICS! JUGGLING! BALLOON ANIMALS! GAMES! AND FUN!, as I specifically requested. ON SUNDAY WILL BE CLOWN. Like every clown is exactly alike. Like “clown” is the same as “moonbounce” or “fried clam platter,” and nobody will notice if Ramon pulls in that drunk Smiley the Clown from Harrisburg or poor old Jokey the Clown from Williamsport, with his trick back and his colostomy bag. Surely, this is Ramon’s way of sending a not-so-subtle message: “Fuck you, Shoopy. The girl is mine...”
