Another Shortage rattles the USA

[DrLeftover]

February 17, 2014
EXCLUSIVE: National clown shortage may be approaching, trade organizations fear
As the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus returns to Brooklyn Thursday, membership at the country's largest clown organizations has plunged over the past decade amid declining interest, old age and higher standards for the jokesters.

As the “Greatest Show on Earth” returns to Brooklyn Thursday, circus folk fear a national clown shortage is on the horizon.

Membership at the country’s largest trade organizations for the jokesters has plunged over the past decade as declining interest, old age and higher standards among employers align against Krusty, Bozo and their crimson-nosed colleagues.

“What’s happening is attrition,” said Clowns of America International President Glen Kohlberger, who added that membership at the Florida-based organization has plummeted since 2006. “The older clowns are passing away.”

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/exclusive-national-clown-shortage-approaching-article-1.1616801

 

[Jazzy]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1fVQGESUTo

 

[DrLeftover]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K1fVQGESUTo

"don't bother, they're here"

 

[Evil Eye]

I'm sure all the coulrophobes will rest a little easier.