What has happened to the Clowns? Clown & Circus Documentary 

Whatever happened to the auguste ? Clowns these days are neither auguste or whiteface, but a hybrid that combines the worst of both.They don`t bother with slop, ginger wigs, loud suits, slapstick and sometimes don`t even bother with red noses. I can understand up to a point, why travelling shows won`t do slop (because of limited drying facilities for costumes), but it didn`t bother the old school of clowns. They should remember though, that they are not in the circus for their own convenience, but for the audience who have paid good money to see them. The old British school of clowning with notables such as Coco and Charlie Carioli, have never been replaced by people of similar skillls and never will be, because hilarious clowning that made you want to empty you bladder on the spot, has gone for ever. Even clowns in fixed circuses with clowns who have worked there for years, are jaded and stale and have been for years. If modern clowns want to be admired by the old fogeys, they would do well to study the international greats such as Grock. Videos exist on RU-vid and I would recommend that modern clowns and the public, watch a master of the craft. He was about the only hybrid who ever had the skill to get laughs without being an auguste.

To think a meme brought me here. It's really quite beautiful how a clown can convey human emotion without words. It's poetic, almost some what spiritual. They're as old as society itself.

Ever since I was 6 or 5 years old I’ve had a huge addiction of clowns,the more clowns I’ve spotted in a movie,game,cartoon,the stronger the addiction gets,ever since the IT movie came out clowns were being misunderstood because of the movie,people thought of them as harmful and dangerous people but really they’re just humans trying to put people in a great mood,not saying that the movie ruined clowns,not at all,it’s just that it changed peoples perspectives on clowns,I don’t really want to become one myself because obviously I don’t have the funny in me but I’d at least like to dress up as them,or at least clowncore I believe

Holy shit I want a clown at my funeral I never even considered that

Idk why i was struck with a curiosity about the development of clowns, but here i am! This was really interesting!

This is really good, I hope we get to a modern version of clowning soon!

My grandmother took me to Moscow circus visiting Sydney in the 80's, she bought me a private session ticket to see Oleg Popov and then i ended up working in a marionette workshop in the Rocks Sydney...reserching juggalos brought me here.. life is a circle - we are in or out of the ring as oftrn as the circus comes to town.

Deep Video. Taking my Children to a Circus in the 90s with the associated stigma & Protests about Animal use was a brave act. It wasn't until I went to visit Cirque du Soleil in years after that I really saw the almost highbrow Art of Circus & Clowning. I felt I was Transported into a childlike state, were I could safely explore my Humanity through the stories that the Clowns & Artists unfold before us.

#Clown 🥳🤩Every human being is clown but only few have the courage to show it." -Charlie Rivel.🥳🤗

As a retired 2nd generation circus clown this video really hits home! Thanks for talking about this subject! Sign me Omar Gosh the Clown!

I love the idea of the circus, and clowns. I would love to be a part of a circus one day, ignoring the judgement that others throw at me for wanting to be in one. I have always been interested in both since I was little, it probably started around the age of 6 or 7? I just love it.

Kinda interesting, a lot of people hate clowns but I’ve always been more neutral. I’m not a fanatic by any means, but I’m not gonna freak out and have a panic attack if a clown comes over to me. They’re performers, actors, it’s best to see them that way, and no, most clowns aren’t John Wayne Gacy.

Utterly fantastic video.

Clowing isn't dead. Just walk through your local shopping center. They don't wear makeup but they are all around us!

"It started with a movie called IT" Joker: excuse me?

JWG inspired Pennywise not the other way around.

god i love clowns so much

I miss the classic fun 1960s clowns.

I got recommended this by chance. Interesting.

Absolutely Brilliant.

George Carl was the best clown ever. He was just funny, born that way. Along with George Carl, I really appreciate gifted clown troupes such as the Rastellis. Russia has produced many of the greatest clowns. Balloon animals, the so-called requisite red nose, "BOZO" , that isn't what clowns are about, that's nothing. Clowning has very little to do with makeup. When I hear reference to clown makeup as some sort of "mask", I groan. Ringling had a "clone college" that helped to lower the art of clowning.

I love how poetic this is

Don't worry, pal, I give major respect to all clowns, whiteface, Auguste, and character. I might even write stories showcasing a positive portrayal of clowns.

clowns did come back we just call them youtubers

Visited the circus for the first time in 16 years and wow, so many differences! For me, I say bring in the clowns again!

Good stuff.

Post more carnival and circus videos please!And keep up the great content🤡

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Hello follow comment section of RU-vid. I was watching Steve O podcast and he was talking about his history of clowning. So I've started My journey down this rabbit hole. I hope y'all enjoy coming down this journey too!!!

We're still here

Lovely !!

Gacy was an actual clown in the 70s IT wasn't released until 1986

Why did yall make this video feel so dark and intimidating

Thumbs up!!! Great video... 👍👍👍👍

When your children look away from the action of the serkis, because they're scared of clouns, it's a good idea to kindly let them know that they're just people like you and I, but they're dressed in different clothing. They're not weird creatures made for the serkis. Pardon my spelling.

Nephilim

*Clown Love* ✌🎉

Me too! Innocent but so funny 😂

The impact of 'Joker' probably hasn't helped the perception of clowns. I wonder if Joaquin Phoenix spoke with any professional clowns before making it.

they are nephilim reference

Clowns are fashion now

Saddest day is in 2017 when the last circus closed down

A woman always looks to marry the crazy rich clown.

Wuss! 🤣