Semi-Famous Clown Leaves Surprisingly Depressing Suicide Note

Clunky the Clown, of The West Wilham Wonders Show in Reno, Nevada, was found dead in his trailer at 6:45 AM Tuesday morning, according to the local law enforcement agency. Suicide was confirmed as the ultimate cause of death shortly after the clown's body was discovered.

Authorities found a suicide note on the deceased entertainer's corpse which was addressed to the entire circus staff and the world at large. Many of Clunky's fellow performers expressed dismay at the overly dismal tone of the note.

"I think Clunky could have done much better in his final hour," says Farts, a fellow silly clown and long time work partner, "The note doesn't squirt water, it doesn't buzz your hand when you touch it, it's not folded into any wacky animal shapes, and it doesn't make any honking noises. It's a real drag."

"I didn't laugh once while they were reading it out loud to the staff. No one did. In fact, the note was filled with evidences of manic depression, possibly stemming from unresolved childhood issues with abuse and neglect. Clunky definitely had some baggage," said a female contortionist and somewhat friend of Clunky's.

The circus will continue its prescribed show routine as usual, but will start with a moment of silence tonight in honor of Clunky.