by Pamela Geller
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What, is he Muhammad now? Do not mock the prophet!
The fair said in a written statement announcing the rodeo clown's ban that he had engaged in an "unconscionable stunt" that was "inappropriate and not in keeping with the Fair's standards."
The fair's press release did not identify the clown.
The rodeo's announcer sought on Monday to distance himself from the clown's actions.
Announcer Mark Ficken said through an attorney that the clown was wearing a live microphone and had given the announcer no advance notice about his skit. Ficken is president of the Missouri Rodeo Cowboy Association.
"He was as surprised as anyone with the appearance of an Obama-masked rodeo clown," attorney Albert Watkins said of his client.
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US STATE FAIR BANS RODEO CLOWN WHO MOCKED OBAMA
What, is he Muhammad now? Do not mock the prophet!
Let's be honest, Obama is a clown. They should have had the bull wear a Putin mask.
They mocked Bush like mad. I never heard or saw the Republicans take up for Bush the way they have taken up for Obama. Pathetic.
UPDATE: Tuffy the clown's facebook page. Like it here (thans to Missouri Torch) - hat tip Duane Lester
US state fair bans rodeo clown who mocked Obama The Times of India, August 13, 2013 (thanks to Lookman)JEFFERSON CITY, MISSOURI: The Missouri State Fair has permanently banned a rodeo clown whose imitation of President Barack Obama has been widely criticized as disrespectful.
Fair officials said on Monday that the rodeo clown has been barred from ever performing at the fair again. They are also reviewing whether to take any actions against the contractor responsible for Saturday's rodeo.
During the event, a clown wore a mask of Obama and asked the spectators if they wanted to see "Obama run down by a bull." Many in the audience responded enthusiastically.
The act was criticized by Democrats and Republicans alike after video and photos of the event were posted online. Some Democratic Missouri lawmakers suggested on Monday that there should be financial consequences for the fair.
The fair said in a written statement announcing the rodeo clown's ban that he had engaged in an "unconscionable stunt" that was "inappropriate and not in keeping with the Fair's standards."
The fair's press release did not identify the clown.
The rodeo's announcer sought on Monday to distance himself from the clown's actions.
Announcer Mark Ficken said through an attorney that the clown was wearing a live microphone and had given the announcer no advance notice about his skit. Ficken is president of the Missouri Rodeo Cowboy Association.
"He was as surprised as anyone with the appearance of an Obama-masked rodeo clown," attorney Albert Watkins said of his client.
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