TIL that circus clowns often use “Clown Lingo” to communicate without breaking character. A “Boss Clown” coordinates the group, a “Carpet Clown” works among the audience, and “Clown Alley” is their prep area. “Stars and Stripes Forever” signals them to distract the crowd during emergencies.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circus_clown
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