After losing the Vodafone contract, New Zealand branding agency FCB had to make some cutbacks, including redundancies. One man decided to go out with unique, terrifying style and instead of bringing a representative or family member with him, he hired an “emotional support clown” to come along to his redundancy meeting. And people are loving it.
https://twitter.com/RiverdaleBoy/status/1172496029066964993
I knew one day clown college would pay off.🤡
— Liam Lovell (@liamlovell4) September 13, 2019
Congratulations on winning her back.
— Matt D. Ramos (@mattdramos) September 13, 2019
I once brought “pink slip” and ax cookies to work the day after we were all told of mass layoffs. Laughter helps. 🤡
— Kate Hannon (@katehannonma) September 13, 2019
That’s some next level confidence right there. Imagine their faces the whole time they’re being serious and he’s handing out balloon wiener dogs!! Give that clown the New Zealand Oscar! 🤣
— Leah (@LKocmarek) September 13, 2019
Maybe a little bit because it’s such a refreshing alternative to British and American news.
“Meanwhile, in New Zealand…”
— Liam Stack (@liamstack) September 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/MicroMira/status/1172503959891861506
You do sit at the command center of our civilization 's most important news.
— Jenny Boylan 🍯 (@JennyBoylan) September 13, 2019
Clowns cry more than laugh; they often are found in middle management
— Observer (@TheTweetsTimes) September 13, 2019
A few people think this stunt deserved a promotion.
https://twitter.com/DeepBlueUSA123/status/1172508913385840640
Meanwhile, the firm was so impressed, the clown starts on Monday.
— The Hoarse Whisperer (@TheRealHoarse) September 13, 2019
Strong finish to the article:
— JBO (@jbo_tweets) September 13, 2019
“DDB did not comment on the new hires but confirmed it was aware of some balloon-related activity and that clowns truly terrify them.”
There was a concerning fixation on balloon animal penises from some.
Wish i had a clown in my last "redundancy meeting". I'd ask him to make dicks out of baloons though and throw them at whoever is there on the opposite side of the table 🍆🍆🍆🍆
— Miz (@HamzaMizooo) September 13, 2019
https://twitter.com/C_doc_911/status/1172509523929518082
And of course, there were clown puns, because none of you can be trusted.
Did they fire him for clowning around?
— CJF (@PoppoTombstone) September 13, 2019
Did they fire him for clowning around?
— CJF (@PoppoTombstone) September 13, 2019
The internet’s weird feelings about Pennywise came out once more.
Was Pennywise unavailable or did the guy like the job?
— Stephen LaRose (@YQRosie) September 13, 2019
This is IT, chief.
— The Gametal Lineman (@Dauntus) September 13, 2019
They also connected it to that other famous evil clown, the Joker.
Oh bloody hell, how 'bout a spoiler alert? Most us haven't seen #JOKER yet!
— Erin M (@pfinger18) September 13, 2019
Meanwhile, the only acceptable use of a “not all” hashtag appeared to defend other clowns from being tarred with the same brush.
Clowns get a bad rep lately with Pennywise and The Joker. But #NotAllClowns are homicidal.
— Une étoile qui meurt, essayant (@digitalkai) September 13, 2019
Turns out the guy landed on his feet, as he has a position waiting for him and his advertising partner in an agency back in Australia. We’re sure that will work out well for all of them.
Nothing screams stability more than a clown… pic.twitter.com/uvgcuDvpE4
— Your jealousy is so tragic. (@TheLegitRebecca) September 13, 2019
Seriously though, it probably will.
THAT is the guy I want working on my advertising!
— Daddy Pez (parody) (official) (blue check) (@JayKlosinski) September 13, 2019
If this is true then somebody needs a guy this bravely imaginative!!
— Yeah.OK.Bloomer (@Thatsmyrecolect) September 13, 2019
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