Salon

“Larger than life, but still true”: Where Pee-wee Herman fits in the history of American clowns

At the beginning of the 1988 film “Big Top Pee-wee,” the circus blows into town — literally, thanks to a wind-whipping storm — and lands on none other than Pee-wee Herman’s farm. Pee-wee (Paul Reubens ...
Salon

The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century

The scary clown has become a horror staple. Featuring Art the Clown as the main villain, Damien Leone’s new film “Terrifier 2” is so gruesome that there are reports of viewers vomiting and passing out ...
Oxford Mail on MSN

Road closures on M40 and A34 Oxford drivers need to be aware of this weekend

These are the road closures Oxford drivers will need to be aware of on the M40 and A34 for the weekend of March 20 to 23.
The Register-Guard

Don’t send in the clowns: Creepy clown emerged from crass, bawdy circuses of the 19th century

Featuring Art the Clown as the main villain, Damien Leone’s new film “Terrifier 2” is so gruesome that there are reports of viewers vomiting and passing out in the theater. And every Halloween, you’ll ...
The Conversation

The creepy clown emerged from the crass and bawdy circuses of the 19th century

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