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clown

[kloun] / klaʊn /




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For those who more dread than relish the imminent arrival of a fifth “Toy Story” film, a healthy dose of KoKo the Clown, one of the studio’s original characters, might just be called for.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026

Kyle Gardiner, 27, says it is "an honour" to play Ronnie, also known as the Clown.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2025

The Magic Clown on NBC, which ran from 1949 to 1954, was created as an advertisement for Bonomo Turkish Taffy.

From Slate • Feb. 21, 2025

You could say the Clown Motel grew out of the cemetery.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 3, 2024

I must admit, I even miss him a little as I walk to Clown Street and Melusso’s.

From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak




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