history - clown types - the whiteface, auguste, and sad tramp / happy hobo clowns

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There are three basic types of clowns:

The Whiteface clown is the oldest and most well-known of the clowns		The Auguste clown is the least intelligent, and zaniest of the clowns		The character clown is most commonly represented by the Sad Tramp or Happy Hobo

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