[tim]

Many people have misconceptions about clowns. They either think of them (too simplistically) as silly, stupid, funny, sad, angry, or mean. At times, there have been people who have abused the possibilities of disguise and differentness available to a clown - thus making a bad name in the extreme for public perception - even to to point of striking fear. The reality of a clown, however, is merely to reflect the human condition in all of its fullness, but in satirical charactature of human foible. The idea is to offer, via humor which unites us as people, in laughter, thoughtfulness, and life - by connection to our very real emotions and experiences that everyone understands. Ultimately, this ought to lead all towards genuine joy.