The Marksman

[ashes]

There's a very comical and funny skit that I would like
to do, but because we are "Life And Fire Safety" clowns, we
can't do it. Bummer.

But we firmly believe we should set a good example and
not do anything against what we preach in safety.

We do "Stagecoach" and it is STRETCHING it a long way
because Radio rides "Shotgun" and has an imaginary
gun to "shoot the bad guy" with.

But we preach gun safety is to stop, don't touch, leave the area
and tell an adult. And to treat all guns like they are loaded.

So, what about toy guns? Acceptable or not? Well, it is a gray
area to me. In my personal non-clown life there's nothing
better than a nerf gun to shoot soft darts. And yes, (shock!)
my wife, daughter and I have some pretty fun shoot-outs!

Anyway, on to my point... The Marksman
Requires: 2 Clowns, A cork pop gun and a supply of saltine crackers.

The marksman claims to be the best shot in the world and proposes
to do some fancy trick shooting. The assistant holds up a
saltine cracker and the marksman shoots (pop gun, cork on a string
type) and the cracker breaks (wow! how could that happen?)
Assistant breaks the cracker by the way he/she is holding it.

Anyway, there are some great comedy bits that they can do --
Over the shoulder with a mirror. Through the marksman's legs.
"Around the world" etc.

Also, the assistant can break the cracker just before the marksman
fires (quick draw?) etc.

Don't forget that the assistant has some comedy bits here too --
scared? knees shaking? Hand with saltine shaking?
Switch the cracker to a different hand just as the marksman shoots
(and it breaks over there) "My hand got tired."
The "william tell" shot - holds the cracker on top of their head.
Yada yada yada.

But, because we don't want to encourage any incorrect behaviour nor
encourage any kid to try this at home, we won't do the skit.

Bummer.

[saphireSue]

Ashes you why don't you pass it along to Southwest Sam, I'm sure they'd appreciate it.

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