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I’ve loved the song “Both Sides, Now” by Joni Mitchell for decades. It’s one of my all-time favorites. The lyrics and singing are amazing. So, doing what I do, I started singing “I’ve looked at clowns from both sides now” and then let my imagination lead me to a song at first about the circus and then later about bad clowns. The story is about a female good clown who sees bad, evil clowns moving into the neighborhood (circus) and then starts to rethink everything that she had thought clowns to be. And thus, the parody lyrics were born. Subscribe Now - @FunnyDesignsMerchandise?sub_confirmation=1 Also, check out my Instagram: For more humor check out my site with funny designs - Here’s a funny side story about clowns: Barnaby Bigglesworth wasn't afraid of clowns. Not a bit. In fact, he prided himself on his unwavering dedication to the comedic art of clownery. His signature routine involved juggling flaming spatulas while reciting Shakespearean sonnets in a helium-induced squeak. It wasn't exactly “Ringling Bros.,“ but it got a chuckle at kids' birthday parties (mostly from the relieved parents). However, Barnaby had a problem. A problem that manifested in the form of plummeting bookings. It seemed the internet had a new obsession: scary clowns. Barnaby, with his oversized polka-dotted pants and rainbow afro wig, couldn't compete with the parade of “scary clown videos“ flooding YouTube. Videos titled “Clowns That Will Haunt Your Dreams“ and “Killer Klowns From the Sewers!“ were racking up millions of views. Desperate, Barnaby plunged into the rabbit hole of internet horror. He spent a sleepless night clicking through grainy footage of men with bad makeup chasing teenagers through cornfields. The only fear Barnaby felt was for his retinas assaulted by the flashing red filters and shaky camerawork. “This is just bad satire!“ he grumbled, his nose crinkling at the utter lack of originality. An idea, as bright as Barnaby's neon suspenders, sparked in his mind. He'd fight fire with fire! He'd create the most ridiculous, the most gloriously un-scary “scary clown“ video the internet had ever seen. A video so utterly absurd, it would make eyeballs roll harder than a mime trapped in a revolving door. Thus began the birth of “Pennywise the Clown: Baking Cookies with Grandma!“ Barnaby, sporting a fake beard and a bonnet, perched himself on a floral armchair with a plate of misshapen cookies. “Greetings, children!“ he piped, his voice gravelly with a bad attempt at a horror movie inflection. “Tonight, we shall delve into the dark and terrifying world of... baking!“ He proceeded to narrate the steps of a sugar cookie recipe in a sing-song voice, punctuating each line with a creepy (yet strangely soothing) theremin sound effect. The editing was pure gold: close-up shots of flour erupting like miniature dust explosions, dramatic zooms on Barnaby accidentally mixing baking soda with bleach (resulting in a green, fizzing concoction), and a jump scare where a rubber chicken popped out of the oven. The parody lyrics (courtesy of Barnaby's musical theatre background) were the true pièce de résistance. (Sung in a faux-operatic style) “Oh, the sugar, it climbs, in a fearsome white mound, Beware, little bakers, or you'll never be found! The eggs, they crack open, with a horrifying plop, But fret not, dear children, it's just from the shop!“ Barnaby uploaded his masterpiece, “Pennywise the Clown: Baking Cookies with Grandma!“ with a sense of accomplishment. He braced himself for the wave of hate comments and internet ridicule. Instead, the internet erupted in laughter. Shares and comments flooded in, hailing Barnaby's creation as the “antidote to scary clown videos.“ Parents thanked him for giving their children nightmares of a different kind: nightmares of exploding flour and singing grandmas. News outlets picked up the story. Barnaby, the once-forgotten clown, was now an internet sensation. He was interviewed on late-night talk shows, even landing a guest spot on a cooking show (where he accidentally set his chef's hat on fire while attempting a flambé). Barnaby Bigglesworth, the un-scary clown, had become a viral phenomenon, proving that sometimes, the best way to fight fear is with a healthy dose of absurdity and a sprinkle of burnt sugar cookies. For more hilarity check out my entire funny song parody channel: @FunnyDesignsMerchandise #comedy #songparody #songparodies #musicparody #musicparodies #spoof #spoofs #parody #satire #funnysong #funnysongs #funnyvideo #funnyvideos #comedyvideos #jokes #hilarious #funnyvids #funnyvlogs #funnyspoofs #comedymusic #funnymusicvideos #jonimitchell #bothsidesnow @JoniMitchell Disclaimer: The story, all names, characters, incidents and incidental incisions portrayed in this song parody video are fictitious.
