Weary Willie Day
On December 9th, Weary Willie Day honors clowning's art and the impact it has on our lives. Emmett Kelly, who was born on this day in 1898, was named for the character made popular by this holiday.
Weary Willie was a peculiar figure in the art of clowning. At a time when the white-faced, goofy clown was the norm, and selling the idea of a sad, down-on-his-luck clown did not fit the style most circuses were looking for, Kelly had invented Weary Willy. Kelly put back on the white face and the brightly colored costume for the time being.
When the country was in the middle of the Great Depression, Times and attitudes changed. The country was in the midst of the Great Depression. The nation's face was represented by Downtrodden and world-weary... People could identify with Weary Willie like never before... 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, continued his appearance into the modern age until his death in 2003 at the age of 83.
How to celebrate #wearywillieday..
Wear some fancy shoes, pantomime, or gather a crowd of people and pile into a tiny car. It's likely that Clown college will be just around the corner. Stock up on a pair of our Crazy Socks to entertain people while clowning around. Learn more about Weary Willy. Emmett Kelly or Emmett Kelly's Life in Tatters and Smiles: The Greatest Clown on Earth by Donald McManus. Henry Fonda as Emmett Kelly is the star of The Clown film. Grease Paint is another film about clowns. For a year, the series follows a family of clowns. You can find it on Amazon.
On social media, use the hashtag #WearyWillieDay to post.
Weary willie day is the beginning of our nation's oldest willie day.
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Clown FAQ
Q. Who were some famous clowns?
A. During the years, many clowns gained notoriety throughout history. Some names include:: Some names include::
- Bozo the Clown was first introduced by Pinto Colvig in 1946 for audio recordings, and was first introduced by Alan W. Livingston, Bozo the Clown. On television, he would later appear as Bozo. Over a hundred people have performed Bozo since that time
- Ronald McDonald – Ronald McDonald – The long-serving mascot for the hamburger franchise appeared on television in 1963. In the ads, Willard Scott (later the weatherman on the Today Show) depicted the red-haired burger-loving character
- Bill Irwin's clown appears on Sesame Street episodes. Mr. Noodle – The clown appears on episodes of Sesame Street. During Bill Irwin's career, he created a variety of clowns
Q. Is a mime a clown?
A. While a clown wears face paint and occasionally provokes laughter, their art form is not considered a comedy style. However, clowning is more popular than one. Clowning is the art of performance, from their colorful and oversized costumes to slapstick style..
Q. What is a rodeo clown?
A. There are three types of rodeo clowns. Everyone plays an important part in the rodeo.
- Bullfighter – Bullfighter – The bullfighter's main job is to shield the riders
- Barlman – This clown leaps in and out of the barrel to distract the bull. – This clown leaps in and out of the barrel to distract the bull
- Comedian chuck – The comedy clown's primary job is to entertain the audience
