When are you a clown?

[Cassie]

Just an open question: when are you a clown?
In other words: when can you call yourself a clown?

Just let the words roll and enjoy!

[tim]

There are various degrees of clowning.

I might put it more widely:

When is one an entertainer?

When is one skilled in various disciplines?

When does one have a developed character? A refined presentation?

When is one a clown?

Each of these has it's own unique answers.

To be "a clown" ultimately is something within. It isn't something which can be faked or acted.

One might be a clown without even realizing it. For instance, at a social event the other evening, a young lady was having the most fun with an empty plastic cup. She was certainly clowning!

There is development in depth of clowning, too. As one grows as a person and matures, they are able to clown at a more serious level of understanding and incorporating humanity, thereby touching the spirit of others in a way and at a level which someone first starting out might not have. Though, even that beginner, may have a sense of simple, playful joy which is also important and significant in it's own way, and which only she can offer so naturally.

Ultimately, I believe that there is a clown in each of us; whether we wish to admit it or not. David Larible notes that a clown is like a shadow. Each one of us has a shadow. And shadows tend to be funny. Every one comes in different shapes and sizes. They are unique to the individual. Yet the shadow is not all of us, truly, in the fullness of what we ought to be. Rather, it is just a refraction cast when the sun shines upon us and we get in the way. Some discover their clowns, express it, incorporate it uniquely into their lives. Others entertain with their clowns and bring joy, laughter, tears, human connection to their fellow man. Yet others fail to recognize that we're all fallen beings who are inherantly funny, and that they, too, are ultimately a clown.

[Scruffy]

Wow, Very deep Perfesser Tim! I couldn't have said it better.
Me personally, If I am breathing, Them I am a clown. The Older I get, The Less I can distinguish between Ed (Me) and Scruffy. I can't explain it. In theology, The Term Hypostatic Union Refers to Christ being 100% fully God and at the same time, 100% fully human. I am 100% me and yet 100% Scruffy T. Clown!


Ain't it great!

[Willace-the-Clown]

i cunsider my self a Clown all the time

[ibimus]

I work in the restaurant business.....the only way to survive is to be a clown all the time. (and oh, is it fun!)

[hitsandgiggles]

I might be a bit different here...I considered myself a clown once I dedicated myself and time to learning the art of clowning and applying what I learned. Not neccesarly a full gig...but once I started twisting balloons for others other than my kids...or doing a magic trick in a dentist office to calm the nerves of a little boy.
Things like that...the drive by clowining.
My husband does say that I have been a clown since he has known me....lol......
Jelly Belly