Clown Nose
A euphemism for the practice of some professional comedians to wade into serious discussions on political, economic and or/ social issues and take firm stances, only to fall back on the excuse that they're "just a comedian" whenever their views are challenged or refuted. Usually used as "clown nose on/clown nose off" to illustrate the switch a comedian performs between trying to be taken seriously as a pundit and trying to deflect any actual debate by claiming to be a jokester.
Comic: *clown nose off* "And that's why I sincerely believe that we need to pass new laws to eliminate unemployment!"
Guest: "But 0% unemployment would drive up wages due to the lack of available workers to fill jobs, which would cause a ripple effect that raised the cost of goods and services."
Comic: *clown nose on* "...Look, pal, I just host a late-night comedy show. If you're taking this seriously, there must be something wrong with you! Ah-WOCKA-WOCKA!"
Guest: "But 0% unemployment would drive up wages due to the lack of available workers to fill jobs, which would cause a ripple effect that raised the cost of goods and services."
Comic: *clown nose on* "...Look, pal, I just host a late-night comedy show. If you're taking this seriously, there must be something wrong with you! Ah-WOCKA-WOCKA!"
Clown Nose by Lex Logic April 25, 2019
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