#[clown code]

You know, with Punch Up's circus carne/carnie background, I'm honestly surprised no one's made the prompt of him bringing up the Clown Code naturally in a conversation yet.

Like a Clown themed villain shows up and Robert dispatches Punch Up and the strongman roast the Villain over coms for not following any of the Clown Rules or Codes while punching him in the crouch.

Or the Z Team bring up the subject of silly fears and clowns get mentioned and soon Punch Up ends up explaining the difference between real Clowns and Scary Clowns. He explains how Scary Clowns aim for an Uncanny Valley, False-Sense of Friendliness, while real Clowns follow the rule of exaggerating a specific 'negative' feature of themselves to make fun of in their acts. In addition, the conversation would soon follow into clown eggs and how Clowns don't come from eggs but record their signature make up on painted eggs.

Since clowns aren't supposed to be violent, according to the code, they use silly weapons, like colorful rags to tie up the bad clowns, balloon animals filled with confetti that pop to temporarily blind their enemies, cotton candy sticky traps, popcorn pelting, throwing pies, mimes trapping them in invisible boxes, etc. None of their attacks cause any real harm, but succeed in capturing the bad clowns, and you get extra Silly Points when you use a combo or team up with other clowns.

The clowns eat candy to regain health! The health bar is stripes in primary colors, but black and white for mime characters.

Each clown type gets special attacks, but you start as a regular Auguste clown and can befriend other types of clowns, therefore unlocking them as playable characters. Yes, you DO arrive on scene in a clown car. Yes, the cutscene DOES get longer with each clown you add.

Mini games/side quests include performing for audience approval (start with small parties and faires, work your way up to grand circuses), collecting props and accessories to use in your costume, and customizing your makeup in a drawing-type game.

I will keep my acts, performance and behavior in good taste while I am in costume and makeup. I will remember at all times that I have been accepted as a member of the clown club only to provide others, principally children, with clean clown comedy entertainment. I will remember that a good clown entertains others by making fun of himself or herself and not at the expense or embarrassment of others.

He ignores this rule pretty much. He keeps his "performances" in "good nature" via meticulous planning. Anyone he doesn't want to get hurt doesn't get hurt or else the act was a failure.

I will learn to apply my makeup in a professional manner. I will provide my own costume. I will carry out my appearance and assignment for the entertainment of others and not for personal gain or personal publicity when performing for either the International club or alley events. I will always try to remain anonymous while in makeup and costume as a clown, though there may be circumstances when it is not reasonably possible to do so.

He follows this one pretty well for the most part but the people he's trying to entertain are himself and his subordinates. This could also be why he has Joker toxin, it makes people laugh, hence: they're entertained.

I will neither drink alcoholic beverages nor smoke while in makeup or clown costume. Also, I will not drink alcoholic beverages prior to any clown appearances. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady, never interfering with other acts, events, spectators, or individuals. I will not become involved in or tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any protected status.

He also follows this one pretty much exactly but he has a real eye for an eye mentality. If another rouge interrupts one of his acts, he'll start interfering with theirs. This is also why he keeps going against Batman, because Batman keeps interrupting his appearances.

I will remove my makeup and change into my street clothes as soon as possible following my appearance, so that I cannot be associated with any incident that may be detrimental to the good name of clowning. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times.

He's Joker all the time, he's never out of costume.

While on appearance in makeup and costume, I will carry out the directives of the producer or his designated deputies. I will abide by all performance rules without complaint in public.

He's his own producer, he plans and designs the acts with help from Harley and his subordinates.

I will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup, costuming, properties, and comedy.

Yeah he just does that. His comedy's a little fucked up, but he thinks he's hilarious.

I will appear in as many clown shows as I possibly can.

An unfortunate fact for Gotham.

I will be committed to providing an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment for clowns of all ages to share ideas and learn about the art of clowning.

The Eight Clown Commandments

1. I will keep my acts, performance and behavior in good taste while I am in costume and makeup. I will remember at all times that I have been accepted as a member of the clown club only to provide others, principally children, with clean clown comedy entertainment. I will remember that a good clown entertains others by making fun of himself or herself and not at the expense or embarrassment of others.

2. I will learn to apply my makeup in a professional manner. I will provide my own costume. I will carry out my appearance and assignment for the entertainment of others and not for personal gain or personal publicity when performing for either the International club or alley events. I will always try to remain anonymous while in makeup and costume as a clown, though there may be circumstances when it is not reasonably possible to do so.

3. I will neither drink alcoholic beverages nor smoke while in makeup or clown costume. Also, I will not drink alcoholic beverages prior to any clown appearances. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady, never interfering with other acts, events, spectators, or individuals. I will not become involved in or tolerate sexual harassment or discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or any protected status.

4. I will remove my makeup and change into my street clothes as soon as possible following my appearance, so that I cannot be associated with any incident that may be detrimental to the good name of clowning. I will conduct myself as a gentleman/lady at all times.

5. While on appearance in makeup and costume, I will carry out the directives of the producer or his designated deputies. I will abide by all performance rules without complaint in public.

6. I will do my very best to maintain the best clown standards of makeup, costuming, properties, and comedy.

7. I will appear in as many clown shows as I possibly can.

8. I will be committed to providing an atmosphere free of discrimination and harassment for clowns of all ages to share ideas and learn about the art of clowning.

This clown code comes from the Clowns of America International website

That said you, Yes

YOU

While making suggestions on this blog I ask that you follow the clown code yourself (as in don't be a dick)