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Shock of the old: nine disturbing, disruptive and demonic clowns

For centuries, they have been subversive speakers of truth to power – and a focus for our fears. Why do clowns provoke such strong emotions?

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27, 2024

Oh yes it is! Oh no it isn’t! Is the panto dame still a suitable cause for mirth?

Fire the glitter cannons! Unleash the water pistols! The panto season is here. But how did the cross-dressing dame become so central to the tradition? And in an age of gender fluidity, should we still be laughing?

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2022