The True Meaning of Clown
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- Опубліковано 6 січ 2025
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There's a lot of misconceptions floating around about clowning, so how do we know what the true meaning of clown is? 🤡
By discussing self expression, history, pop culture icons, mythology and all kinds of assumptions about clowns; Clown Spirit hopes to answer this question!
Big gratitude to all the wonderful clowns in the video:
01:11: Patrick Van Den Boom
03:38: Las Perez Correa
04:58: Camilo Rodriguez
05:13: Eddie Izzard
05:21: Moshe Cohen
06:49: Tim Cunningham, Lucho Guzman, Wilmar Guzman, Caliche Andres Niño
07:48: Performers of Buena Vista Social Clown
08:23: Performers of Clandestine Insurgent Rebel Clown Army
10:33: Rowan Atkinson
11:03: Charlie Chaplin
12.25: Moshe Cohen and Fiorella Kollmann
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I enjoyed watching this. A used to perform as a clown many years ago ,although the clown spirit never leaves you ( not that I want it to) the one thing that I would say, which the vid did touch on, was the connection to the 'inner child' , the clown , at least my clown, was very child like , a mixture of innocence, wonder, play and mischief . It's not a coincidence that many of the great clowns find a strong connection with children , either as an audience or the case of Charlie Chaplin in 'the Kidd'. Sometimes ( if not all the time ) simple truths are reached upon through the eyes of a child .
Amazing video!
I'm Brazilian clown and I'm very happy to have watched this content. Congratulations and let's be ridiculous ever!
Thanks
“You’re already great at being stupid and ridiculous “ . 😂 best quote ever. So glad I came across this channel on national clown week as I start my journey as a professional (or unprofessional) clown. 😂 Stay calm and Clown on . ❤
I think it's high time Mr. Barnaby that we connected for an interview to give your subscribers perchance a greater depth to your discussion. I applaud your efforts sir. As a student of Avner, Ronlin, Bill Irwin, Dell Arte, Marceau, Mezzone Clementi, Montanaro SF Mime Troupe before I went to Ringling Bros. Clown College I was ridiculed outright for being a mime wanting to be a Ringling Clown when I joined in 96.
I spent 12 years perfecting my craft every night, adjusting, creating in front of thousands of people seated in the arena. . . . . . . and I've yet to hear you mention anyone from The Greatest Show On Earth in your feed thus far.
I never juggled, did trick table magic, never spoke, nor had I any traditional circus skills in my act at Ringling other than mime and slapstick.
I doubt you'll answer me nor look at my legacy at Ringling, let alone try to find Grampa.
All the best.,
Alan Ware
Hello Alan. Please email me at barnaby@clown-spirit.com
"You're already great at being stupid." - Clown Spirit 2023. WELL. Good day sir!
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Thank you so much for putting this out there. Its educating and inspiring and truly my dream.
My dad just told me last night he almost was initiated as a heyoka! But it was around that time he also met my mom and had me and my brother. He's since reacquainted with his friends, though!
Clowning itself is may by considered an art form in the elite brand, but to identify as an clown in itself is to be unapologetically human.
Thank you for this video. I've been interested in clowning for a long time, and that has been the informative essay that I've been looking for 🤡
So underrated, i wish people would see the deeper meaning of clowns... i once saw in a kid's cartoon, the show having clowns as the police itself to say "the policeman are clowns, bozos!" it had to do with politics of the time but i still found that quite shallow
An Auguste clown is a type of circus clown that is often clumsy or unlucky, and is known for their slapstick humor and colorful costumes an example would be Lou Jacobs The famous Clown from Ringling Bros. Circus (My instructor the last year he taught at Ringling Bros Clown College in 87) or Bozo the Clown
A whiteface clown is a theatrical clown who covers their face and neck with white makeup, known as "clown white", and paints on features in red or black. They are often dressed in bright, oversized clothing and shoes, and may wear a ruffled collar and pointed hat. Whiteface clowns are known for their exaggerated performances, and are often the leader of a group when performing with other clowns.
Whiteface clowns are the oldest of the clown archetypes, and can be traced back to the Pierrot character. They are often seen as more intelligent and sophisticated than other types of clowns, such as the Auguste, who are often portrayed as rude or grotesque. Whiteface clowns often set up comic skits, perform tricks or stunts. Ronald McDonald is an example of a White Faced Clown
The Tramp Clown has more human features usually facial hair like Otto Griebling or Charle Chaplin.
I am a a retired American Character Clown. Your channel really resonates with me. Yuri Belov formerly of The Moscow State Circus who introduced me to clowning at a summer clown workshop at North Carolina School of the Arts.
Thank you for doing this video. You explained things that I didn't know existed such as the North American Natives having their own clown formats. Quite interesting video!
Thank you! I loved this video ❤
I think Sacha Cohen and Eric Andre are the best modern day clowns. One of them is even classically trained
Bro this is the best vídeo ever, i really Star to search the type or kind of clowns and just click on this video and inspire a lot, this men chance My mind about clowns because i used to have this common image about clowns and now and i won't SEE them again like becore, if My English it's not good at all i apollogyce for that im not american. But thanks for your video
I ponder in absolute silence, an echo fluent in its deliverance. Derives and departs my being only to be drawn near to friendly and familiar jests.
I am wondering one thing tho: Did they steal apsects of the native americans clowns? Or was it shared?
I'm looking to turn clowning into a hobby, as it seems very fun! (and also because, though Clowns don't need to be in heavy makeup, or scary, I do like the look, and am always wanting to dress up in it)
I definitely agree that Clowns represent our inner stupidity, absurdity and ridiculousness. I mean just look at the meme of someone dressing in clown makeup with captions underlining their idiocy. For Example:
You lost your phone
You can't find it anywhere in the room
You decide to look under the bed
You turn on your phone's flashlight to see-
Thia was a great video, really inspiring! I can't wait to unleash my true clown
"While i may play the fool well...I do not suffer them so." -ancient clown
Hi Mr. Claun Spirit! I came in to your channel trying to find out a meaning of a dream.
May I ask you to help me to identify this meaningful dream?
Would you answered me?
Thank You.
Interesting, 🙏👍
there is a lot to be serious about on a day to day. but the rest of the time. i am gonna be a clown enjoying life .
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I Love Clown in Ancient Pyramid of Egypt A Clown is a Priest
I want homeless on purpose to restart my life, after I got out of homelessness. I kinda want to do it again, but now as a Mime.
What do u mean? Did u sleep on the street on purpose while having a house or did u not pay rent and get evicted on purpose
@@DankMemeGang no I went to go sleep on the streets with nothing. I could have stayed with my parents but I didn't want to do that.
@@nothomelessonyoutubeso u wanna sleep on the street as a mime?
I can teach you to go from clown to zero 🎉
:o Be the clown you wanna see in the world 🤡
Nephilim, you understand perfectly what your doing.
Yes sir.. also their overall mocking tone is to be noted
@@nomorelies1867 mocking tone?
*you're
Tell me you didn't watch the video without telling me 💀
Nephilim where the offspring of the fallen angels with humans and other creatures ; and all those disembodied spirits once they physically died needed a body ; so demons and clown history are connected in case any of y’all are wondering where this (Nephilim) comment came from .
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It’s weird that you as a white man are using indigenous cutlure as the face of your company….. like it’s kinda offensive since they are heavily tied in with ceremonies and are considered holy. Have you ever even been in ceremony? Like? It just seems wrong. You’re not even native.
It is pretty weird especially since he doesn't talk about the clowns full purpose during ceremonies.
You should visit his website