Over recent months I have been captivated by the stories of fellow bloggers hosting our favo(U)rite French-Canadian mime in their hometowns and dragging him around to the local attractions. The (mis)adventures of our beloved clown and his Dilaudid sidekick have been knee-slappingly hilarious and entertaining to read. Reading these uproarious tales gave me the itch to … Continue reading
Hi. I’m Caitlin. I live in Chicago. I got this text the other day. Let’s just get one thing straight. I don’t really like clowns. The only clown I can stomach is Pennywise and that’s only because my best friend and dearest darling, Stephen King created him. I tried everything to work through this aversion to … Continue reading
“The Answer to the Great Question… Of Life, the Universe and Everything… Is… Forty-two,’ said Deep Thought, with infinite majesty and calm.” — Douglas Adams, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy Like the great explorers before him, Le Clown was probing the vast depths of his nostrils, in search of brave new worlds, when White … Continue reading
By a spider on fire Wait, this isn’t where I parked my blog; how did I end up in Canadia? Maybe I stumbled at just the right angle and age into a wardrobe or video game Mr. Le Eric must have had some forewarning about Lucas Film being adopted by Mickey Mouse standards (maybe he … Continue reading
The year was 2006. It was a rainy and cold Halloween, and after a less than successful trick-or-treating, Le Clown decided it would be his last. He was 35. He now enjoys Halloween through his kids’ candies. Le Clown married a woman who shares the same passion for dressing-up… and undressing. During our magnificent™ time together … Continue reading
“Love is too weak a word for what I feel – I luuurve you, you know, I loave you, I luff you, two F’s, yes I have to invent, of course I – I do, don’t you think I do? “ Woody Allen, Annie Hall I was born a baby. I grew up as a … Continue reading
I’ve received a package yesterday by snail mail. It was a gift from a friend. I collect toys, mostly vintage toys, mostly Star Wars, mostly Darth Vader. I figured it was only fitting that you have a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ of your own, said my friend. Now … Continue reading
…So what if we watch too much television, and we’re somewhat unbeatable at Trivia Pursuit Pop Culture edition – and humble? On with the post. Some of my loyal Carnies will remember Lord Evil Poppy from A Hymn of Praise for My Daughter, Sleep is Looking for a New Gig, The Black Death and Le Zombie Clown, … Continue reading
Le Clown is a sensible man, albeit being an emotional maelstrom. Arguably our world’s greatest life strategist, Le Clown dazzles his surrounding with his commonsensical everyday choices, and magnanimity: Le Clown allows panhandlers to bother him for money ; Lord Evil Poppy may call Le Clown “Dad” ; Le Clown welcomes new readers to his … Continue reading
There will be no second post today. Instead, please bask in the splendour of Le Clown, outside of his igloo, posing with a red light saber. Regular programming will resume tomorrow.