Task: Text Simplification
Input (English): throwing a pie in a person 's face has been a staple of film comedy since ben turpin received one in mr. flip in 1909 , and is often associated with clowns in popular culture.
Output (English): the act of throwing a pie in a person 's face has been used a lot in film comedy since a pie was thrown at ben turpin in mr.flip in 1909 . this act often makes us think of clowns.