May 7, 2004

CLOWNS DOWNTOWN

 Lawrenzo and Fozzle wreaked havoc in the financial district of San Francisco Friday, followed by a videographer and several bypassing photographers.

The response was very positive. Fozzle in the newlywed costume (a costume that looks like a bride, labled 'Big Oil', carrying around a groom of G.W. Bush) seemed to be having a great time telling people -as Bush- "Please remember my record, when you vote in November."

One dour looking fellow in an expensive suit was not at all amused and refused a flyer saying "I've already given to your campaign."

Lawrenzo, dressed like a fat cat with a huge cigar, and money coming out of his overstuffed suit pockets, picked right up on it. "Good man, good man... I love George W. Bush too! Y'know what I love about him? He understands the common billionaire."

They passed quickly in and out of a Starbucks, handing out flyers inside and out, then into a packed upscale bar/ restaurant  - The Tadich Grill - to do their shtick. Some customers were laughing, and some less amused. The comedy  lasted all of 3 - 4 minutes .  before they were asked to leave.  As they exited, several very concerned managerial looking fellows from the attached hotel were rushing in, and seemed to be happy to see the clowns exiting.

At the next door up the maitre d' pulled the door shut as they walked by.

Further up the street they garnered laughter, applause, as well as cheers accompanied by bells by a delighted  cable car driver.