The  Clownarchist Manifesto

We hereby decree that henceforth and effective immediately we shall heed to no decrees.

We will  speak the truth with humor. Verily I say, even the mimes among us shall not be silenced.

As a non-violent group we each agree not to cause destruction of property and not to purposely hurt anyone. We only hit the road.

Our noses are red from the having drunk too much of the intoxicant we call ‘society’. -- Recognizing that we are powerless over this intoxicant is the first step.  (There are 11 other steps too!)

Every Clownarchist is also a member of the ‘Clownarchist Police Force’, upholding our pacifist creed:

*Clownarchists shall  never purposely hurt anyone.

*(Also watch where you put your banana peels.)

*Denounce destruction of de property of others.

If you find a fellow Clownarchist (or poser) breaking these simple rules it is your job to peacefully try to stop them and, if possible, to ascertain their identity and report them to Clownarchy Central (via Clownarchy.org)

In agreeing to this manifesto I understand that if I hurt someone or destroy property, in addition to any legal proceedings, I may be put on the ‘Bad Clowns’ list, disallowed from participating in Clownarchy meetings or activities, and asked to turn in my nose.

We will uphold the honor of the role of 'clown', regardless of a few politicians who act foolishly and tarnish the image of all clowns.

Our minds will not be controlled by the backwards logic of others, but rather by our own backwards logic.

Clowns hold a very important role in many cultures around the world.  In becoming a clown I realize that I truly have some big shoes to fill.

Potential Clownarchists must agree to this manifesto before learning the secret handshake.