https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9 Notes from a discussion as part of Clowns in Crisis Open Space 08/11/2020 en-us 2020-11-09 08:44:02 UTC 2025-12-07 21:34:59 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f49e.png angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903378627 Opinions are often polarised and are seen as opposites for which there is no compromise.
There are strong emotions that sometimes are inherited through generations, there is hurt and there is upset and there is frustration.
This could be seen in clown terms as there is usually a Major and a Minor.]]> 2020-11-09 08:55:22 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903378627 angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903387665 For the same given situation there will probably be someone who is over the moon and someone who is very upset]]> 2020-11-09 08:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903387665 angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903918155 1 - To present something we believe is wrong to others with a similar opinion for entertainment.
2 - To bring neutral people over to our way of thinking by highlighting an issue
3 - To change people's minds and hearts on a subject
4 - To highlight an issue we believe in to anyone who is about
5 - Intervening in a situation or breaking a situation up with humour and connection
6 - Something else?]]> 2020-11-09 12:52:41 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903918155 angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903926325 Can you change beliefs without connection?
Just saying "you are bad" in a clownish way is not really effective in creating change.
Holding up a mirror to people does not really work when there's something they have no desire to change.
How can we build a bridge to connection with an "opposing" view?
Connection seems key to become successful at protest but connection with who?
Detached acceptance of a situation or of words spoken to the clown can result in play and connection, e.g. pretending to be really angry, pretending to be really hurt, or taking some of the words and playing with them]]> 2020-11-09 12:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903926325 angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903944775 Being a Rebel clown is empowering.
should the Rebel clown look to Clown Doctor who heals and aim to heal a situation/reduce conflict.
The Clown lives in the liminal state, somewhere in between worlds, so is "taking a side" a place a clown can comfortably live?
Can a clown rebel against an idea they haven't played with?
Can a clown be right wing or represent extreme viewpoints?
Does the Rebel Clown actually listen to those they are protesting against? Do they notice if anyone is listening? If no-one is listening how can that be used in playful protest?]]> 2020-11-09 13:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903944775 angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903974990 We need to ensure we nourish ourselves while protesting, self-care.
How do we stay protected in the face of aggressive behaviour? Utilise non-violent opposition tactics?
Putting ourselves in someone else's shoes; what is their motivation, are they hurting? 
What is their truth and where has it come from (Media/Social Media/Life experiences?
Presenting as flawed and open, being vulnerable; other people will be scared too.]]> 2020-11-09 13:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/903974990 angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/912358687 There is something about this podcast that resonates with this conversation
https://www.npr.org/player/embed/809336135/812623193]]> 2020-11-11 11:11:46 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/912358687 angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/912561821 2020-11-11 12:45:21 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/912561821 angelicinquisitor https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/912565611 2020-11-11 12:46:57 UTC https://padlet.com/angelicinquisitor/p516ojs5r0xnr1j9/wish/912565611