Clown for My Birthday

Toxic Toys

I'm turning 30. I all ways wanted a clown for my birthday. I grew up too poor to have one, but I can pay for one now.

But now I want a clown to hang out at my party and do shots. And magic tricks. And ballon animals.

Is this something I should do?

Could I talk said clown into hanging out for the night with all my drunk friends and do shots? I know I can pay for the alloted time for magic tricks and animals, but I want a little more.

I got about 2 weeks before I need to book one. Please help.

And any advice would help.

gamer-girl

In school I got to know a guy who was a professional clown. If he's any way to judge clowns, I'd say your clown would be 100% up for it. I think people who become professional clowns are of necessity goofy and up for anything, even if they aren't alcoholics (no offense, clowns :P)... But if I were you I'd just make sure I didn't come across as creepy and clown-rapey when I called.

Also, you're a freak. Clowns are supposed to be scary. Didn't anyone tell you?

Fizban140

Holy shit this is the coolest idea I have ever heard, a drunk clown..what could go wrong?

Feral

You're an adult. If you want a clown, it's your god-given right to have a damn clown.

The only thing I suggest is you talk to your friends about it first, so they understand your reasoning behind it, so they're not creeped out when a clown randomly shows up at your party.

casper_27d

I think a clown at a party would be great. I was at a party in New York and they had a midget dressed up as a sailor handing our condoms, I couldnt stop laughing.

Improvolone

I know some performers in the central FL area, where do you live?

Gnome-Interruptus

Something to note, having the clown around while drinking will probably be pretty cool. But when involving alcohol with people you dont really know, things can get strange.

It might turn out this guy is a totally nice guy who does clown gigs professionaly, but get enough booze in him and some things could be said that might incite harsh words.

Probably be best to have the clown stay sober while you guys party. Its sorta the reason professional waitresses, strippers, etc dont drink on the job and will do fake shots or spit the shot out.

amateurhour

Gnome-Interruptus wrote: »

Something to note, having the clown around while drinking will probably be pretty cool. But when involving alcohol with people you dont really know, things can get strange.

It might turn out this guy is a totally nice guy who does clown gigs professionaly, but get enough booze in him and some things could be said that might incite harsh words.

Probably be best to have the clown stay sober while you guys party. Its sorta the reason professional waitresses, strippers, etc dont drink on the job and will do fake shots or spit the shot out.

I agree with this... there's nothing worse than having a drunk clown undergo some vietnam flashback and try to cut your throat with a balloon knife......

I'd just look up entertainers in the yellow pages, there's bound to be a party service. Make sure you let them know this is an adult party though, so things don't get weird. They need to know what they're getting into.

BlochWave

there's nothing worse than having a drunk clown undergo some vietnam flashback and try to cut your throat with a balloon knife......

I fail to see how that wouldn't be the most hilarious thing ever

But yah you're just hiring a performer for your birthday. Just make sure it's not like you and one guy at the party or the clown'll be creeped out >_>

JimJimBinks

amateurhour wrote: »

Gnome-Interruptus wrote: »

Something to note, having the clown around while drinking will probably be pretty cool. But when involving alcohol with people you dont really know, things can get strange.

It might turn out this guy is a totally nice guy who does clown gigs professionaly, but get enough booze in him and some things could be said that might incite harsh words.

Probably be best to have the clown stay sober while you guys party. Its sorta the reason professional waitresses, strippers, etc dont drink on the job and will do fake shots or spit the shot out.

I agree with this... there's nothing worse than having a drunk clown undergo some vietnam flashback and try to cut your throat with a balloon knife......

I'd just look up entertainers in the yellow pages, there's bound to be a party service. Make sure you let them know this is an adult party though, so things don't get weird. They need to know what they're getting into.

That's the hardest I've laughed in a long time.

Toxic Toys

Thanks for the advice every one. I'm going to get the clown, but not get him/her drunk to avoid getting balloon knifed.

BomanTheBear

Frankly, this idea is weird as shit to me. But hell, I want to have an inflatable jumping castle on hand when I turn thirty. So you get that goddamn clown and have an awesome party.