facts about clowns (will be updating)

- evil clowns (also known as killer clowns) have been around since the 1980s.

-there are around 12 types of clowns, the most recognized and played once include whiteface, auguste, the character and either tram or the hobo clown.

popular auguste clown from the 1900's "lou jacobs":

-the hobo clown is described as "sad and loveable" and is based off homeless people in the time of the great depression.

first ever hobo clown from the 1930's "emett kelly": 

- the first mainstreamed clown role (joey the clown) was played by joseph grimaldi, who also created the so well known whiteface makeup and the catchphrase "here we are again!"