Clowning Around
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Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
Listed in chronological order. Newest comments at the end.
The law actually makes sense if you think of it as an anti-Klan measure. There are exceptions to the law:
"The following persons are exempted from the provisions of ss. 876.11-876.15: (1) Any person or persons wearing traditional holiday costumes; (2) Any person or persons engaged in trades and employment where a mask is worn for the purpose of ensuring the physical safety of the wearer, or because of the nature of the occupation, trade, or profession; (3) Any person or persons using masks in theatrical productions, including use in Gasparilla celebrations and masquerade balls; (4) Persons wearing gas masks prescribed in emergency management drills and exercises."
Maybe they could add a "common sense" exception, too?
By the way, this law is lumped in with others in a chapter called "Criminal Anarchy,Treason and Other Crimes Against Public Order."
"The following persons are exempted from the provisions of ss. 876.11-876.15: (1) Any person or persons wearing traditional holiday costumes; (2) Any person or persons engaged in trades and employment where a mask is worn for the purpose of ensuring the physical safety of the wearer, or because of the nature of the occupation, trade, or profession; (3) Any person or persons using masks in theatrical productions, including use in Gasparilla celebrations and masquerade balls; (4) Persons wearing gas masks prescribed in emergency management drills and exercises."
Maybe they could add a "common sense" exception, too?
By the way, this law is lumped in with others in a chapter called "Criminal Anarchy,Treason and Other Crimes Against Public Order."
Posted by martel on 02/25 at 07:53 AM
I'm guessing the cop arrested Lopez for impersonating a police officer.
Posted by Dumbfounded on 02/25 at 08:23 AM
Clowns Are Evil! I applaud the actions of this brave officer in taking a stand against the international Clown and Mime Menace!
Posted by Randolph in Colorado Springs, CO on 02/25 at 09:11 AM
And one-man-bands, don't forget one-man-bands. *shudder*
Posted by Dumbfounded on 02/25 at 09:53 AM
All he really needs to do is get a friend to say he was going to perform for their kid's party in an hour, then he can say it was for the sake of his profession.
Posted by MohawkWarrior on 02/25 at 10:41 AM
I wonder if Insane Clown Posse has ever performed in Florida. Were they hassled over their costumes?
Posted by KDP in Madill, OK on 02/25 at 10:55 AM
Can you say Sarasota?
Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 02/25 at 11:08 AM
so that's why kiss never performs in florida! 
if they stop every clown walking down the street that's profiling and profiling is wrong!
if they stop every clown walking down the street that's profiling and profiling is wrong!
Posted by patty on 02/25 at 04:36 PM
I've been to Florida, how do you tell who's a clown and who's just condo-stuffing with a bad facelift and too much make-up on? 
Posted by Dumbfounded on 02/25 at 04:39 PM
I read the article and for the life of me could not imagine why they arrested this kid. Let's face it, he's 18, and no one ever makes good decisions when they are 18. But now he's got that arrest on his record, and it'll follow him around... and why? Because he was wearing a clown mask and wig? Could it possibly be more ridiculous? I feel sorry for him.
Posted by Nethie on 02/25 at 06:25 PM
KDP, Insane Clown Posse not only plays in Florida, it's one of their favorite spots, especially St. Pete--very close to Tampa. And yes, they get hassled...or rather, the "Juggalos" do.
But...yea...living less than 5 miles from Tampa also tells me that someone walking around in a clown mask probably has to do with something illegal. It usually does around here. I mean, out of all the weird news, there's something from the Tampa Bay area at least twice a week.
I guess he could be doing ANYTHING....
But...yea...living less than 5 miles from Tampa also tells me that someone walking around in a clown mask probably has to do with something illegal. It usually does around here. I mean, out of all the weird news, there's something from the Tampa Bay area at least twice a week.
I guess he could be doing ANYTHING....
Posted by RazzleCap in Clearwater on 02/25 at 10:08 PM
I was almost arrested in Florida; lucky for me the cops realized I am just ugly. 
Posted by mario in new joysey on 02/26 at 12:32 AM
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