How Did This Happen?

[South Dakota Guy]

What happened? When I was a kid, we all loved clowns. Now everyone hates them and is afraid of them.

But I gotta say that brush handle is creepy and should go,


EDIT: I think that is Stan Laurel! But they did something weird to the eyes.

John Wayne Gary happened. Then of course Pennywise the clown in Stephen King”s “It”. Clowns aren’t cool anymore.

 

[South Dakota Guy]

Two things happened. First was John Wayne Gacy
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Second was the 1986 novel IT by Stephen King, the "Moby Dick of horror novels" and a great read...

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I should have read further before replying to TexOkie. You and I sir are on the same page.

 

[Ted A]

That's one of the things I most miss about retirement: the lack of daily commarodarie with friends.

As long as you two don't "clown around" together in full regalia I'm fine with it, lol!

It’s not only retirement. Because of Covid I have to work from home and i really miss the camaraderie too

 

[FarmerTan]

It’s not only retirement. Because of Covid I have to work from home and i really miss the camaraderie too

I'd forgotten about all of those ramifications. I would have been forced to be "on the front lines" as a community psych nurse, but probably would have been a bit worried all the time about spreading the Covid-19, even bringing it home.

I suppose we should all (me, lol!) be more cognizant of the fact that a LOT of folks are hurting right now, and be quick with grace.

 

[JWCowboy]

I should have read further before replying to TexOkie. You and I sir are on the same page.

Ha! Yes indeed....

 

[JWCowboy]

In response to the OP and the brush in the middle, It kind of reminds me of Otis from The Andy Griffith Show

 

[FarmerTan]

In response to the OP and the brush in the middle, It kind of reminds me of Otis from The Andy Griffith Show

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The resemblance is uncanny actually!

 

[lancre]

Don't trust him......you ever see any NICE clowns in horror movies?

Just sayin'...

If they're from outer space, you should really worry...

 

[Großer]

I love those american vintage brushes. Unfortunately I sold a adoration admiration brush handle some year ago and I regret it since then....