U.S. Facing National Clown Shortage

The trade organization for clowns has seen a decline in membership over the past 10 years. Aging, changing standards set by employers are two of the reasons.

“What’s happening is attrition,” said Clowns of America International President Glen Kohlberger, who added that membership at the Florida-based organization has plummeted since 2006. “The older clowns are passing away.”

He said he wouldn’t release specific numbers, citing the privacy of the members.

Membership at the World Clown Association, the country’s largest trade group for clowns, has dropped from about 3,500 to 2,500 since 2004.

“The challenge is getting younger people involved in clowning,” said Association President Deanna (Dee Dee) Hartmier, who said most of her members are over 40.

Insert joke here, such as: Many of them are choosing politics instead.

By: Alan

Alan Colmes is the publisher of Liberaland.