Posted under Everyday Life & Life & Me & My Thoughts
Bunnywunny left a comment sometime ago regarding the clown. I’ve been wanting to write about this but then I thought again and again. The significance of the clown in our everyday life.
The question that I would like to ask to you is have you ever seen a clown cry?
I have not, unless if they have taken of the suit and stuff like that then it’s a different story, but then again I still have not because I do not know of anyone who dress up as a clown as a profession.
Do not take me as putting them down… they are actually doing one of the world greatest job. I salute them. I do not have the qualities to become a clown even if I wanted to. To me they are in a profession, an entertainment profession that actually serves the people and humanity more than any other performers, to me at least.
They are the ones that make us feel like smiling or laughing even when we are down and out. I believe that no matter what age we are, there is the kid inside us that totally adore the clown. He is the person that could cheer us up and give us the smile and laughter that we deprive ourselves of. I would say that the clown will not fail to try to entertain us, no matter how down and low we are, they will still try to do something to just make those stubborn little muscles move to form a smile.
However, ultimately, do we know what exactly are they feeling inside? Of course you will always see the big smile and brightly coloured clothes outside, but what is inside. He may make you smile, not knowing of your past, of the things you have gone through, but he still try to make you smile or laugh.
The truth is that, we have never pondered inside their heart, their soul. They are like us, humans too, they have emotions and they too feel sad, down and low. However they are still doing what they do best, getting people to smile and laugh despite the fact that they may be crying in vain inside. The fact that I am saying this is in this world today, there are not much of such clowns around. Go figure this out… I think you get what I mean
I am definitely no clown, definitely not me, I was only labeled as the pastor. All of my friends call me happy go lucky, may be there’s a few exception…. you know.
I do not think I can ever be a clown as it is such a holy thing to do… putting smiles and laughter in all those who walks pass him one way or another. I can only do my best to etch smile and laughter on your face, and if possible smile and laugh with you.
Bunnywunny, I don’t think I’m a clown, or may be not a good one may be… but I did consider being one though.
I smile and laugh
Though it hurts
Just to see you smile or laugh
From within
I really wish
For you to smile or laugh
From the very soul of you
Kyels on 23 Aug 2006 at 15:56:21 914 #
Even though you may or may not qualify to be a clown, you’ll not be a clown but a FRIEND to me.
Yes, clowns make us happy but what do we know about their hearts and laments … Behind the smiling face they may be sad; we would not know.
But to be able to make someone laugh and smile just like how the clown do with kids; it’s definitely a noteable job. How many people on Earth can actually make someone smile (let’s put memories aside)?
zeroimpact on 23 Aug 2006 at 16:59:28 957 #
Kyels
Glad to hear that…
It’s not easy even if I wanted to be… but I really do like to see people smile and laugh
And yes not many have the given ability to do so and it also works mysteriously depending of people…
Memories… yeah let’s not get to that part
Jemima on 23 Aug 2006 at 17:03:13 960 #
Send in the Clowns by Barbra Streisand
Isn’t it rich?
Are we a pair?
Me here at last on the ground,
You in mid-air.
Send in the clowns.
Isn’t it bliss?
Don’t you approve?
One who keeps tearing around,
One who can’t move.
Where are the clowns?
Send in the clowns.
Just when I’d stopped opening doors,
Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours,
Making my entrance again with my usual flair,
Sure of my lines,
No one is there.
Don’t you love farce?
My fault I fear.
I thought that you’d want what I want.
Sorry, my dear.
But where are the clowns?
Quick, send in the clowns.
Don’t bother, they’re here.
Isn’t it rich?
Isn’t it queer,
Losing my timing this late
In my career?
And where are the clowns?
There ought to be clowns.
Well, maybe next year.
p/s have you received the mp3 yet?
zeroimpact on 23 Aug 2006 at 17:16:03 969 #
Jemima
Firstly thanks for the song, got it
They just works wonder don’t they…
Thanks for sharing…
Mid-air… may be I’m hanging there too
bunny on 23 Aug 2006 at 19:25:13 059 #
oh my, i had such a crummy day, and have been so swamped with work i hardly had time to read blogs for more than a week already, but some nudging feeling pointed me here. I came, I read and I smiled. And I think I’m going to tear a little too, but they’re not sad tears. Thank you, Zeroimpact.
Chen on 23 Aug 2006 at 19:31:41 063 #
Clowns are human too..
They are just like us…
13thpanda on 23 Aug 2006 at 20:14:43 093 #
HMMM~I tink its not an easy job to be a clown lo…but sometimes dunno why when i c a clown, i tink he looks sad bor..dunno why..mayb its because i feel there must be something more underneath that painted smiling face ..chen is right, clowns are human too
zeroimpact on 23 Aug 2006 at 21:00:48 125 #
bunny
I’m glad that to have made you smiled and tears of joy are definitely welcomed
Do smile more…
And laugh if you can…
I’m a wannabe clown I guess
zeroimpact on 23 Aug 2006 at 21:02:36 126 #
Chen
Yes there are just like us…
We are all humans
Pink Cotton on 23 Aug 2006 at 21:44:05 155 #
eww…i hate clowns …err..rather im AFRAID of clowns…haahh i mean the costume wearing clowns with painted faces
zeroimpact! how i wish you were in kch and we could meet up and i could cheer u up!!! KHIK!
don b so sad lar…come on ..show me a SMILE…. there!
carcar on 23 Aug 2006 at 23:48:40 242 #
i paint myself as a clown for many many times in my life. yes clown do cry, i love crying. i do not know why, don’t ask me why…
names that i ever used are like lollipop, sugus…etc.
you are no longer yourself when the paint is up, super big suit and colorful wig and giant size big shoe is on. you act hilariously, big action and with big hand movement. yes, clown is mute, they just laugh, and sign.
at least, i can bring joy to the kids.
when nobody want to be the clown, is ok. i will take the job.
zeroimpact on 24 Aug 2006 at 00:37:46 276 #
Pink Cotton
Don’t be afraid… I guess not all like clowns also LOL
I will not miss the chance to meet up with you if I’m in Kuching…
Let’s all smile together
zeroimpact on 24 Aug 2006 at 00:44:49 281 #
carcar
Crying ease pain and suffering, you should when you need to…
Don’t worry, we both be clown and bring joy to kids ok…
Now smile with me and joy to the kids!!!
angel on 24 Aug 2006 at 03:51:24 410 #
i oso sked of clowns… i prefer a humourous man without makeup…
plink on 24 Aug 2006 at 04:07:00 421 #
I worry sometimes, about the audience. Why do we laugh at the clown? Why do we find what they do funny? Some of it looks so very painful, if we imagine it happening to someone not in a big orange wig and facepaint. What does it say about us as people? How can clowns not cry?
And why shouldn’t they? We’re all human beings too….
*hugsmile*
may on 24 Aug 2006 at 09:37:00 650 #
aren’t we all clowns at one point in time or another? some days we have to put on a smiley face, a brave front, but on the inside we crumble to pieces. ah, thus is life, yea?
zeroimpact on 24 Aug 2006 at 12:16:10 761 #
13thpanda
Yes they are also human…
They feel exactly as we do, but they chose to give joy no matter what is underneath the paintings and clothes…
Welcome and thanks for dropping by my little inn
zeroimpact on 24 Aug 2006 at 12:19:36 763 #
angel
Humour is definitely in play, don’t let the overly painted clown scare you…
I guess may be some clowns come in plain clothes too
zeroimpact on 24 Aug 2006 at 12:24:02 766 #
plink
They have been a symbol since long time ago and definitely if it happens without the paint and overly sized clothes it’s no so funny…
They do cry, inside, not seen,
That’s the only difference
We are all humans
*hugs hugs*
zeroimpact on 24 Aug 2006 at 12:26:22 768 #
may
We do protray the clown qualities here and there, now and then
The salutation goes to those who do it constantly with mnimal failures…
Thus we are all clowns at times… humans aren’t we