Pierrot

when i was a kid I was always given a Pierrot clown in some form by my Grandmother. One year she even made me a Pierrot ceramic lamp. I had that lamp next to my bed for my whole childhood and for some reason whenever I see a Pierrot clown I have an overwhelming sense of nostalgia and connection to these unique sad beautiful female clowns. Well they are usually female... I went on the hunt for some cool images of the Pierrot clown..
and you can read the story of the Pierrot clown here. It's funny that there was a relationship there with Harlequin.. but don't look up harlequin clowns in google cause i came across a skin disease called Harlequin Ichthyosis -which is truly disgusting and scary (not for the faint hearted if do persue---baby's look like demonic creations) NOW you want to look don't you???
oh and Robots in Disguise did a song and video clip that told the story of Pierrot - also features Noel Fielding from the Mighty Boosh. Watch it.