Although many teachers may seem annoyed by the class clown’s work, it is his contribution that determines the success of the teacher’s lesson. When eighty percent of the students (sitting behind the front row) slowly begin to close their eyes and drift into a dream world, the avid class clown finds an opportunity for work. To prevent the teachers’ calculus lesson from entering a path of extinction, the class clown provides the comedy and stimulation necessary to bring the class back to life.
By making inappropriate comments, blowing up paper airplanes, and blowing up cushions, the class clown tries different techniques to entertain a dying class. More experienced clowns will use creative means such as turning on stereos and television through remote controls. Others may choose to scatter the remains of a year’s supply of tiny perforators or a thousand bags of rubber bands around the room. If you’re lucky, you might remember meeting a class clown who performed daring tricks like spitting balls.
If you’re not sure what this Halloween will be like, consider the perks of being a class clown.
Not only will you get a chance to be remembered in the yearbook as the funniest man on campus, but all the graduates will have you to thank. Plus, you’ll have acquired the skills to relive even more monotonous future endeavors, including business meetings. So if your high school days are behind you, live the life of the class clown that never was.
Putting the costume together is pretty easy. Start by pulling out your old high school trunk that is tucked away somewhere in the back of your closet. Your favorite pair of jeans and sneakers that warn you that you loved too much to throw away will now come in handy. Head to your local mall kiosk or print shop to find a fun t-shirt. The more insulting the slogan or image on the front, the better.
In addition to making sure your outfit is comfortable for sitting on a classroom chair, make sure you have enough pockets to store your prank accessories. Carrying a backpack will be beneficial for larger items like the whoopee cushion, but with pants pockets you can dramatically reduce the time it takes to access your weapons of destruction.
Often overlooked, the class clown’s hair is a crucial component of the character. Paying homage to the most famous clowns in their class, you’ll want to wear Zach Morris’s style.