His character in contemporary popular culture—in poetry, fiction, and the visual arts, as well as works for the stage, screen, and concert hall—is that of the sad clown, pining for love of Columbine, who usually breaks his heart and leaves him for Harlequin.
Karakternya dalam budaya populer kontemporer—dalam puisi, fiksi, dan seni rupa, serta karya-karya panggung, layar lebar, dan balai konser—adalah seorang badut sedih, yang mengharapkan cinta terhadap Columbine, yang biasanya mematahkan hatinya dan berpaling ke Harlequin.