response: That's nice. There was someone in the early 1800s who expanded the clown role in the harlequinade, which was part of the British pantomimes.
original_response: It's a shame that a few bad apples tried to ruin clowns for everyone! Clowns have been around since the early 1800s and I'm sure back then they weren't trying to terrify people!
history: Hi, I work as a clown at a local circus. Oh, that's neat! So you do a lot of slapstick-style comedy, then? Yeah, the kids like it. I guess the style is designed for large audiences, is that the case for you? Yes, I usually gather about 300 people for my shows. When they leave, they cry because they wasted their money! So, do you go with the Auguste style, with the crazy costume, colorful wigs and clothing, and exaggerated footwear? Mostly a red clown, with a red nose and colorful hair. Sometimes, kids get scared of me! Ah, OK. Did you hear about all the clown sightings in 2016? They were being reported in almost every state in the US! I swear I was not one of them! I only aim to make people happy, not to attack them (unless they call me a loser)!
knowledge: In the early 1800s, he expanded the role of Clown in the harlequinade that formed part of British pantomimes, notably at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane and the Sadler's Wells and Covent Garden theatres.