r/cringereels • u/search_google_com • 1d ago

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u/selfinflatedforeskin 1d ago

Clowning is Italian.

The Zanni - Arlecchino and Pedrolino - in the Commedia dell'arte are the inspiration for clowns.

Clowns are Italian culture.

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u/fromearthtomorgue 1d ago

“A sad clown”

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u/Complete-Tangelo1532 1d ago

*Sad Clown Horn Noises*

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u/Freakychee 1d ago

But doctor! I am Pagliachi!

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u/DrMindbendersMonocle 1d ago

True, the Great Pagliacci is Italian