One of the main international clown organizations based in the United States is Clowns of America , International . Judy Quest : Offensive act by `` clown '' at Missouri fair mocked Obama ; this is not real clowning . Quest , a clown for 32 years , says clown ethics discourage hurtful , racist , sexual humor . She says rodeo clown sent bad message to children in crowd about respect for president . Comment:
Judy Quest : Offensive act by `` clown '' at Missouri fair mocked Obama ; this is not real clowning . Quest , a clown for 32 years , says clown ethics discourage hurtful , racist , sexual humor . She says rodeo clown sent bad message to children in crowd about respect for president . Comment: