Clown College to Re-open
Clown College, located in Sarasota, Florida, will re-open this fall under different ownership. The original Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus Clown College served as the primary training facility for the next generation of clowns needed by the circus until it closed in 1997. Now it has been revived under political insider and technology venture capitalist, Norm Barnum. Mr. Barnum, a distant relative of PT Barnum, saw an opportunity to bring joy to millions through the internet instead of the traditional circus venue. When asked about his political connections and the new Clown College, Mr. Barnum laughed and confirmed the obvious link between politicians and clowns. He also suggested that many of his political friends could benefit from an education at Clown College.