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Newspaper
Woodbridge Leader
Location
Woodbridge, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1927
Page
5
A humorous clown act triggers giggles as a balloon pops under the performer’s sweater. The troupe’s exaggerated makeup and silly stumbles provoke light relief and a shared sense of amusement among the audience.
Dr William Middleton of George Washington University analyzes why adults laugh at clowns and slapstick. He explains laughter roots in infancy, the element of surprise, and harmless mischief, noting the social value of enjoying buffoonery across ages.
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