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The clownery that ensues around this plot point cannot be overstated.

From New York Times • Jun. 22, 2023

You get someone like Sarah, who’s very DIY, alt, very funny, very physical, dabbles in body horror, dabbles in some classic clownery.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 2022

Rich: People are down to clown and actively engaging in clownery for sure.

From Slate • Jul. 8, 2021

There's very little of the youthful clownery in this iteration of his royal, which leaves more room for other players to take up space.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2021

Nay, out of doubt he does well, for a gentleman to imitate: but I warrant you, he becomes his natural carriage of the gentleman, much better than his clownery.

From Every Man out of His Humour by Jonson, Ben