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'''Clowns''' were comedic entertainers, usually found at circuses, known for wearing colourful clothes and bright face make-up. Many people regard clowns as frightening rather than funny, sometimes to the point of having [[coulrophobia]]. | '''Clowns''' were comedic entertainers, usually found at circuses, known for wearing colourful clothes and bright face make-up. Many people regard clowns as frightening rather than funny, sometimes to the point of having [[coulrophobia]]. | ||
In the [[19th century]], clowns were members of the [[Night Travellers]]. ([[ | In the [[19th century]], clowns were members of the [[Night Travellers]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[From Out of the Rain]]'') | ||
Circa [[1921]], the [[First Doctor]] encountered a young [[Bing Crosby]], who was working as a clown in [[Hollywood]]. ([[ | Circa [[1921]], the [[First Doctor]] encountered a young [[Bing Crosby]], who was working as a clown in [[Hollywood]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Daleks' Master Plan]]'') | ||
In the [[1970s]], the newly-regenerated [[Fourth Doctor]] briefly dressed in a harlequin clown costume. ([[ | In the [[1970s]], the newly-regenerated [[Fourth Doctor]] briefly dressed in a harlequin clown costume. ([[TV]]: ''[[Robot (TV story)|Robot]]'') | ||
[[File:Clowntoy.jpg|thumb|right|A clown toy owned by [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. ([[ | [[File:Clowntoy.jpg|thumb|right|A clown toy owned by [[Sarah Jane Smith]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'').]] | ||
In [[2009]], [[Sarah Jane Smith]] overcame her coulrophobia to battle a malevolent entity that sometimes masqueraded as [[Odd Bob the Clown]]. ([[ | In [[2009]], [[Sarah Jane Smith]] overcame her coulrophobia to battle a malevolent entity that sometimes masqueraded as [[Odd Bob the Clown]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'') | ||
On [[Halloween]] of that year, the [[Hervoken]] compelled [[Jim Tozier]] to dress as an evil clown and attack [[Martha Jones]]. ([[ | On [[Halloween]] of that year, the [[Hervoken]] compelled [[Jim Tozier]] to dress as an evil clown and attack [[Martha Jones]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Forever Autumn]]'') | ||
The [[Eleventh Doctor]] found [[George (Night Terrors)|George's]] fear of clowns "understandable." ([[ | The [[Eleventh Doctor]] found [[George (Night Terrors)|George's]] fear of clowns "understandable." ([[TV]]: ''[[Night Terrors]]'') | ||
Near the mid-[[21st century]], advances in [[robot]] technology thanks to [[Alistair Gryffen]] and his [[Thought Matrix]] meant that Robot Clowns started appearing in circuses. [[Chuckles]] and [[Boris (Robot Gladiators)|Boris]] were two of these robot clowns. ([[ | Near the mid-[[21st century]], advances in [[robot]] technology thanks to [[Alistair Gryffen]] and his [[Thought Matrix]] meant that Robot Clowns started appearing in circuses. [[Chuckles]] and [[Boris (Robot Gladiators)|Boris]] were two of these robot clowns. ([[TV]]: ''[[Robot Gladiators]]'') | ||
In [[2050]], a [[dream]] induced by the [[Bodach]] exploited [[Darius Pike]]'s coulrophobia and he dreamed he was locked in [[Mariah]] with clowns. ([[ | In [[2050]], a [[dream]] induced by the [[Bodach]] exploited [[Darius Pike]]'s coulrophobia and he dreamed he was locked in [[Mariah]] with clowns. ([[TV]]: ''[[Dream-Eaters]]'') | ||
[[File:Clown.jpg|thumb|left|Odd Bob the Clown. ([[ | [[File:Clown.jpg|thumb|left|Odd Bob the Clown. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Day of the Clown]]'')]] | ||
[[Joey the Clown]] and [[Clara the Clown]] were two clowns who served as [[the Celestial Toymaker]]'s deadly pawns. ([[ | [[Joey the Clown]] and [[Clara the Clown]] were two clowns who served as [[the Celestial Toymaker]]'s deadly pawns. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Celestial Toymaker (TV story)|The Celestial Toymaker]]'') | ||
The [[Second Doctor]] displayed clownish mannerisms, as noted disapprovingly by the [[First Doctor]]. ([[ | The [[Second Doctor]] displayed clownish mannerisms, as noted disapprovingly by the [[First Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Three Doctors]]'') | ||
Ironically, the [[Third Doctor]] would later be forced to dress up like a clown. ([[ | Ironically, the [[Third Doctor]] would later be forced to dress up like a clown. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[The Paradise of Death]]'') | ||
[[File:AceWithClowns.jpg|thumb|Ace with a clown. ([[ | [[File:AceWithClowns.jpg|thumb|Ace with a clown. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]'')]] | ||
Most of the clowns at the [[Psychic Circus]] were [[Robot Clown|robots]]. ([[ | Most of the clowns at the [[Psychic Circus]] were [[Robot Clown|robots]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Greatest Show in the Galaxy]]'') | ||
When [[Chancellor]] [[Goth]] toyed with the [[Fourth Doctor]] in the [[Matrix]], one of the forms he took was that of a clown which laughed at the Doctor in a reflection. ([[ | When [[Chancellor]] [[Goth]] toyed with the [[Fourth Doctor]] in the [[Matrix]], one of the forms he took was that of a clown which laughed at the Doctor in a reflection. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Deadly Assassin (TV story)|The Deadly Assassin]]'') | ||
While in the [[Seventh Doctor]]'s mind, [[Ace]] briefly encountered sinister clowns in a library. ([[ | While in the [[Seventh Doctor]]'s mind, [[Ace]] briefly encountered sinister clowns in a library. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Timewyrm: Revelation]]'') | ||
On the planet [[Jenggel]], one of the mercenaries there was named [[Clown (character)|Clown]] and dressed himself in full clown makeup. ([[ | On the planet [[Jenggel]], one of the mercenaries there was named [[Clown (character)|Clown]] and dressed himself in full clown makeup. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Combat Rock]]'') | ||
[[File:God_Complex_Clown.jpg|thumb|left|A clown. ([[ | [[File:God_Complex_Clown.jpg|thumb|left|A clown. ([[TV]]: ''[[The God Complex]]'')]] | ||
One person's fear of clowns manifested itself in a room on the [[Minotaur (The God Complex)|Minotaur]]'s [[Prison ship (The God Complex)|prison ship]]. The room stayed behind after the person's death. [[Lucy Hayward]], [[Rita (The God Complex)|Rita]] and [[Amy Pond]] all encountered it, but were unimpressed. ([[ | One person's fear of clowns manifested itself in a room on the [[Minotaur (The God Complex)|Minotaur]]'s [[Prison ship (The God Complex)|prison ship]]. The room stayed behind after the person's death. [[Lucy Hayward]], [[Rita (The God Complex)|Rita]] and [[Amy Pond]] all encountered it, but were unimpressed. ([[TV]]: ''[[The God Complex]]'') | ||
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Revision as of 17:03, 16 September 2012
Clowns were comedic entertainers, usually found at circuses, known for wearing colourful clothes and bright face make-up. Many people regard clowns as frightening rather than funny, sometimes to the point of having coulrophobia.
In the 19th century, clowns were members of the Night Travellers. (TV: From Out of the Rain)
Circa 1921, the First Doctor encountered a young Bing Crosby, who was working as a clown in Hollywood. (TV: The Daleks' Master Plan)
In the 1970s, the newly-regenerated Fourth Doctor briefly dressed in a harlequin clown costume. (TV: Robot)
In 2009, Sarah Jane Smith overcame her coulrophobia to battle a malevolent entity that sometimes masqueraded as Odd Bob the Clown. (TV: The Day of the Clown)
On Halloween of that year, the Hervoken compelled Jim Tozier to dress as an evil clown and attack Martha Jones. (PROSE: Forever Autumn)
The Eleventh Doctor found George's fear of clowns "understandable." (TV: Night Terrors)
Near the mid-21st century, advances in robot technology thanks to Alistair Gryffen and his Thought Matrix meant that Robot Clowns started appearing in circuses. Chuckles and Boris were two of these robot clowns. (TV: Robot Gladiators)
In 2050, a dream induced by the Bodach exploited Darius Pike's coulrophobia and he dreamed he was locked in Mariah with clowns. (TV: Dream-Eaters)
Joey the Clown and Clara the Clown were two clowns who served as the Celestial Toymaker's deadly pawns. (TV: The Celestial Toymaker)
The Second Doctor displayed clownish mannerisms, as noted disapprovingly by the First Doctor. (TV: The Three Doctors)
Ironically, the Third Doctor would later be forced to dress up like a clown. (AUDIO: The Paradise of Death)
Most of the clowns at the Psychic Circus were robots. (TV: The Greatest Show in the Galaxy)
When Chancellor Goth toyed with the Fourth Doctor in the Matrix, one of the forms he took was that of a clown which laughed at the Doctor in a reflection. (TV: The Deadly Assassin)
While in the Seventh Doctor's mind, Ace briefly encountered sinister clowns in a library. (PROSE: Timewyrm: Revelation)
On the planet Jenggel, one of the mercenaries there was named Clown and dressed himself in full clown makeup. (PROSE: Combat Rock)
One person's fear of clowns manifested itself in a room on the Minotaur's prison ship. The room stayed behind after the person's death. Lucy Hayward, Rita and Amy Pond all encountered it, but were unimpressed. (TV: The God Complex)
