clown
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According to Reveles, Simmon would often disguise himself whenever he ventured outside the home, wearing elaborate costumes ranging from clown outfits to women’s clothing in an effort to avoid public attention.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026
“Joe Davis has become a clown for the Los Angeles Dodgers and we all hear it,” Roberts said, in remarks posted by the Awful Announcing website.
From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026
A whiteboard shows upcoming specials from Bargatze’s talent roster, including his father, Stephen, a magician whose former career as a clown provided Bargatze with plenty of material.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
His dad’s words echoed in his head as he entered the prison in Walla Walla, where he was first placed: “Are you going to be a clown fish or a shark?”
From Slate • May 2, 2026
The class clown is definitely the one earning us an A right now.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
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