Update: Drown the "Insult Spewing" Clown at Hoboken St. Ann's Festival

Updated Post 7/26/2010: The Drown the Clown amusement game at St. Ann's Festival continues to be a draw despite its potential to offend some who might not respond that sense of humor. Here is more footage of this dementedly wicked clown with Rory Chadwick, proprietor of Midtown Authentic trying to and successfully dunking the clown. This video also features a legendary Hoboken dance performance to Sir Mixalot's "I like big butts".

Drown the Clown at St Ann's Festival 7-25-2010:


Remember this caveat: "WARNING: CLOWN JOKES MAY OFFEND SOME PEOPLE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR YOU SHOULD NOT STAY."

Original Post 7/25/2010: One of the attractions at St. Ann's Festival is the Drown the Clown carnival game. The basic premise is a clown spews insults at the crowd and then people pony up money just to dunk the guy by throwing baseballs at a small target. Let me tell you that when it comes to throwing out insults, this clown has talent. He is a lot like Don Rickles only this clown is bi-lingual as he also throws out some of his taunts in Spanish (Hola!). He is also a pretty good dancer, for a clown.

There have been big crowds at this attraction but some have remarked that this clown's sense of humor is a tad bit (understatement) not politically correct. There is however a disclaimer as this vendor has made it clear to those who potentially may have issues with this bawdy sense of humor. Hung at  the front of the booth is this sign:

"WARNING: CLOWN JOKES MAY OFFEND SOME PEOPLE. IF YOU DON'T HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR YOU SHOULD NOT STAY."

No wonder why clowns freak so many kids out. For the record, clowns freak me out too. This video I submit as evidence.



For Discussion: Is this all in good fun or is an amusement like this inappropriate this for a religious festival? Does the use of the word "midget" cross the line? ◦

Update: Drown the "Insult Spewing" Clown at Hoboken St. Ann's Festival