A rare birth defect resulting in a baby with several deformities such as red balls for eyes, cracked skin, missing nose and ears, and a mouth disfigured into an erie smile. Not for the faint of heart, as it can be somewhat shocking on first glance. The baby usually dies quickly because of infection due to germs leaking through its cracked skin. Images of a harlequin fetus are often sent to others as jokes, but in my opinion it is sad how others make a joke out of a deeply suffering human being.
by KappaWing February 24, 2006
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Harlequinists are the people involved. They believe they are superior to non/anti-Harlequinists. Founded by Harley Quinn in 2009.
Harlequinists are the people involved. They believe they are superior to non/anti-Harlequinists. Founded by Harley Quinn in 2009.
by Harlequinist July 22, 2009
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1)after the Harlequin character in the commedia dell'arte
2) King Herla, a mythical figure identified with Woden
2) King Herla, a mythical figure identified with Woden
by theused997 December 28, 2005
Get the harlequin mug.Harlequin fetus refers to an extremly rare genetic disorder that affects the formation of skin. Skin is ridged cracked and hardened, forming plates. Since these plates cannot flex deep cracks form allowing infection to penetrate the skin immediatly upon birth. The disorder distorts the facial features and constricts the digits. Harlequin fetuses are either stillborn or die very soon after birth.
Mothers with a family history of the disease are screened during the early months of pregnancy, pregnancies affected by it are terminated.
Mothers with a family history of the disease are screened during the early months of pregnancy, pregnancies affected by it are terminated.
Genetic disorders, such as Harlequin Fetus, that affect the way we look have and will always evoke fear and revulsion, it's written into our DNA along with the rest of our reflexes and instincts.
We do not, however have to provoke this ourselves by turning images of the effects of genetic disorders into freak shows.
We do not, however have to provoke this ourselves by turning images of the effects of genetic disorders into freak shows.
by Dr Chase Alex December 26, 2005
Get the Harlequin Fetus mug.It's not disturbing, just really sad to see an image of someone living such a painful exsistence. It's sad & not scary, it's not something to be feared or nervously laughed at.....it's a diseas but their still humans-there are ppl who look more human but couldn't be more disturbed on the inside-fear & be disturbed by them, not a little baby/human/fetus.............it's the most inhumane thing to do, to say it's disturbing is wrong.
by MagdaGobles June 29, 2005
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Was a characture in pantomime and comedy, who capers and acts like a clown. HE wears a tight-fitting costume covered with diamond-shaped patches of bright colors. The part began in Italian comedy durring the 1500's.
In most Batman vs Joker DC & Gaming ideas, Harleyquin is depicted as a sociopathic partner to the vilianis Joker. Nemesis to the Batman, she plunders to foil every attempt by the Batman to stop their crime spree.
Was a characture in pantomime and comedy, who capers and acts like a clown. HE wears a tight-fitting costume covered with diamond-shaped patches of bright colors. The part began in Italian comedy durring the 1500's.
In most Batman vs Joker DC & Gaming ideas, Harleyquin is depicted as a sociopathic partner to the vilianis Joker. Nemesis to the Batman, she plunders to foil every attempt by the Batman to stop their crime spree.
Did you see the way Harleyquin was able to fondle the strings of his ukulele on the stage?
Harleyquin: But Mr. J, who's the stupid one now? That Batbrain is just dying to get his hands on our plan. do we Ice him?
Santma: Darndeling, would you like to visit Paris? You could laugh with me a bit watching the Harlequins dance in tights, while our noses get tickled.
Plause: Well, you've never asked me that before. Have you gone mad?
Santma: No, I'm scrintching my nose in thought is all. Are you afraid Harleyquin is going to drop acid in your pea soup when you pretend you're Batman in tights insted?
Plause: Stop being such a smart ass!
Santma: Like that's ever gonna happen!
Harleyquin: But Mr. J, who's the stupid one now? That Batbrain is just dying to get his hands on our plan. do we Ice him?
Santma: Darndeling, would you like to visit Paris? You could laugh with me a bit watching the Harlequins dance in tights, while our noses get tickled.
Plause: Well, you've never asked me that before. Have you gone mad?
Santma: No, I'm scrintching my nose in thought is all. Are you afraid Harleyquin is going to drop acid in your pea soup when you pretend you're Batman in tights insted?
Plause: Stop being such a smart ass!
Santma: Like that's ever gonna happen!
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