Stories tagged “clowns”
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On the Road with Quixote
“You are the worst clown I have ever met,” Don Quixote said with as much disapproval as he could muster. The clown sniffed. “And you’re crazy, old man,” he replied, picking at a piece of lint on his blue-and-yellow motley....
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How to Tilt at Windmills
“This is a skill I’m never going to need, old man.” Don Quixote wasn’t one to be discouraged by an unwilling student. “Nonsense, my good friend. One must always be prepared for battle, even in the most unlikely of places.&...
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Juggerigeur
Juggerigeur The International Clown Encyclopedia, 6th Edition Juggerigeur refers to an obscure juggling tradition from Eastern Europe. Meaning literally “strict jester” (from joculatorem rigeur), the tradition dates back to 900 A.D. Perform...
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Send in the clowns
The plain stretched before them. On the horizon, dust thrown up by the rampaging hordes merged into the grey clouds. “Ssh! Listen!” “What do you hear, Gragnark?” whispered King Nev. “A thousand, no – wait”, Gr...
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Clowning in the Pool
It was the last thing you’d expect to find in a swimming pool. Detective Dick Richards stared at the tiny clown car as the tow truck pulled it from the water. Several policemen scrambled around it and opened the driver’s side door. Five clowns ...
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Killer Klowns – Brain Dead Zombies!
“Come one, come all.” “For it may be your only chance, to witness the amazing and the thrilling show.” “Come and see the Klowns.” As the ring master shouted to the crowd; standing tall on a small ladder. “Look over there Alyssa; it seems...
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Cupid in Many Forms
The clown stared at Don Quixote with more disbelief than he normally mustered. “Seriously, old man? Seriously?” “Good fellow, my sincerity is not in question.” Quixote ran a gloved hand along his mount’s shell. “I as...
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Jimmy get your gun
Jim and I were on guard duty. It wasn’t too bad, the sun kept us warm, and the fact that there was two of us meant neither of us would fall asleep. You didn’t know what would happen to you if you did. If you were lucky, you’d wake up ...
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Strength from Adversity
Jaime was worried, worried that no one would accept her, worried that no one would help her, worried that no one would care. Her makeup was exactly like everyone else’s but different. Well the basics were the same but the colors and designs were ...
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Wooden Acupuncture
“Comfortable, Mr. Purtry?” Jake turned his head to look at the nurse. “I’m half-naked and strapped to a table.” He paused. “Are the straps really necessary? I thought acupuncture—” The nurse looked up fro...
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(S)he
Hands above the head Hands out front Out to the sides “He’s so stupid…” I mused. If Chelsea heard me, she didn’t show it. Her eyes remained glued to the oversized comic strip character in front of us. It had been totally s...