Weary Willie Day

The art of clowning and the effects it has on our lives are highlighted on Weary Willie Day on December 9th. This holiday was named after Emmett Kelly, who was born on this day in 1898, who was born on this day in 1898.

Weary Willie was a peculiar figure in clowning. Weary Willy was created at a time when the white-faced, goofy clown was the norm, but selling the idea of a sad, down-on-his-luck clown did not fit the style most circuses were looking for. Kelly reverted to the white face and the brightly colored costume for the time being.

Times and attitudes changed when the country was still reeling from the Great Depression's depths. The nation's face was represented by Downtrodden and world-weary.. People could identify with Weary Willie like never before.. Weary Willie, his frowning, whisker-shadowed face, as well as his smocking, torn, and worn costume, went on to become an American icon.

Emmett Kelly Jr., Weary Willie's son, carried on his appearance into the modern age until his death in 2003 at the age of 83. 83.

How to celebrate #wearywillieday.

To assemble a crowd of people and pile into a tiny car, wear some big shoes, pantomime, or grab a group of people and pile into a tiny vehicle. Clown college may be just around the corner. While clowning around, stock up on a pair of our Crazy Socks to entertain people! Learn more about Weary Willy.. By Donald McManus, the Greatest Clown on Earth by Emmett Kelly or Emmett Kelly: My Life in Tatters and Smiles by Emmett Kelly or Emmett Kelly: My Life in Tatters and Smiles. Watch Henry Fonda as Emmett Kelly in The Clown. Grease Paint is another film about clowns. For a year, a family of clowns appears in the film. Amazon has it. You can find it on Amazon.

To post on social media, use the hashtag #WearyWillieDay..

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Clown FAQ

Q. Who were some famous clowns?

A. Through the years, many clowns gained notoriety throughout history. Some names include:: Some names include:: Some names include::

Bozo the Clown – Created by Alan W. Livingston, Bozo was first introduced by Pinto Colvig in 1946 for audio recordings. He will appear on television as Bozo later this year. Over a hundred people have represented Bozo since the time, over a hundred have since that date.
Ronald McDonald – The long-serving mascot for the hamburger franchise appeared on television in 1963. In the advertisements, Willard Scott (later the weatherman on the Today Show) portrayed the red-haired burger-loving character.
Mr. Noodle – Bill Irwin – The clown appears on Sesame Street episodes. Bill Irwin has performed a number of clowns over his career

Q. Is a mime a clown? Although a clown wears face paint and occasionally elicits laughter, their art form is not considered a comedy style. However, clowning is more popular in more ways than one. Clowning is its own form of performance, from their colorful and oversized costumes to slapstick style.

Q. What is a rodeo clown?

A. There are three main rodeo clowns available. Each plays a vital part in the rodeo.