Wednesday, May 4, 2011

CLOWNS AND POLITICIANS

OLD HANDMADE CLOWN DOLL
circa 1930s
Found in Kentucky

I thought a quote from the old silent film actor, Charlie Chaplin, would be appropriate for our present politicians -- as follows:

I remain just one thing only, and that is a clown. 
It places me on a far higher plane than any politician.

And for those of you that do remember Charlie and even those that don't -- here is a very short video showing his acting character. Sorta does resemble some politicians even if Charlie felt he was on a higher plane.


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20 comments:

  1. NCmountainwomanMay 4, 2011 at 3:42 PM

    Great post. And I love the clown...I'm freaked out by most of them, but this one has such a sweet face.

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  2. MichelleMay 4, 2011 at 4:45 PM

    A great quote and it fits so well.

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  3. Folkways Note BookMay 4, 2011 at 5:19 PM

    NCmountainwoman -- bought the clown doll for my daughter that likes old things. I still have it and am enjoying it -- she'll get it when she comes to visit this summer. Thanks for the comment -- barbara

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  4. Folkways Note BookMay 4, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Farmchick -- Many politicians are acting like clowns right now. Would like to see some maturity. Thanks -- barbara

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  5. Vicki LaneMay 4, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    And there are some clowns, pretending they're politicians...

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  6. Folkways Note BookMay 4, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Vicki -- What a great response! -- barbara

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  7. ReflectionsMay 5, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    What a fun piece... thanks for sharing.

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  8. Kay DennisonMay 5, 2011 at 9:06 AM

    I love Charlie! I think there are a whole crop of clowns pretending to be politicians in D.C.!
    Thanks!!!!!!!!!!

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  9. Tess KincaidMay 5, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    This little clown doll reminds me of a book I have from my childhood called "Jingle Bell Jack". (love Vicki's comment)

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  10. ChristineMay 5, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Wonderfully said! Love the little clown doll, I'm sure your daughter will love it, I sure do. I just adore Charlie.

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  11. schmidleysscribblins.wordpress.comMay 5, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    You are amazing. Where do you find these things??

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  12. Folkways Note BookMay 5, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Reflections -- I did have fun with this one. Thanks -- barbara

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  13. Folkways Note BookMay 5, 2011 at 6:49 PM

    Kay -- Charlie could make us laugh -- unfortunately the clowns in DC aren't funny. Thanks -- barbara

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  14. Folkways Note BookMay 5, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Tess -- Mr. Jingle Bell Jack will have a good home with my daughter. Vicki's comment was great! -- barbara

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  15. Folkways Note BookMay 5, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Mama-Bug -- I used to watch the old Chaplin movies on TV when my kids were younger -- it brought laughs across the board in our family. Thanks -- barbara

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  16. Folkways Note BookMay 5, 2011 at 6:56 PM

    Dianne -- I don't find them -- they find me. thanks for stopping by -- barbara

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  17. SheriMay 6, 2011 at 7:16 PM

    What a wonderful, impish face that clown has! Someone put a lot of love into that project.
    I heard a comedian joking recently that politicians should be limited to 2 terms: the first in office and the second in jail. There is nothing funny about too much of what they do.

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  18. BirdmanMay 7, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Thanks for the CC view. A RIOT! I'm still smiling.

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  19. Folkways Note BookMay 7, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Sheri -- What a great joke by the comedian. Like the part about the second term. --- barbara

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  20. Folkways Note BookMay 7, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Birdman -- Smiles are important! Thanks -- barbara

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