21st annual Convention of Clowns

IT’S everyone’s worst nightmare. Thousands of clowns have come together in Mexico City for the 21st Convention of Clowns.

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>A clown stands under an umbrella during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Latin American clowns hold their 21st annual conference in Mexico City from October 17 through 20. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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A clown stands under an umbrella during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Latin American clowns hold their 21st annual conference in Mexico City from October 17 through 20. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>This guyâs going for a more traditional clown look. Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO</p></body></html>

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This guyâ€™s going for a more traditional clown look. Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>A before and after make-up shot of Costa Rican clown Ana Gonzalez aka Koketina Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO</p></body></html>

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A before and after make-up shot of Costa Rican clown Ana Gonzalez aka Koketina Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>A clown walks during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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A clown walks during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>You wonât be seeing this âclownâ hired for kids parties anytime soon. A masked clown awaits the inauguration of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 17, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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You wonâ€™t be seeing this â€˜clownâ€™ hired for kids parties anytime soon. A masked clown awaits the inauguration of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 17, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>He waits, complete with a sithe. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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He waits, complete with a sithe. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>NOPE. Not scary at all. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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NOPE. Not scary at all. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>This clown needs to turn his frown upside down. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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This clown needs to turn his frown upside down. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>More unhappy clowns. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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More unhappy clowns. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>A young girl clown and the legs of two clowns pose during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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A young girl clown and the legs of two clowns pose during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>Clowns pose during the family photo at the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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Clowns pose during the family photo at the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>Clowns need technology, too... A clown looks at his phone during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 18, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO</p></body></html>

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Clowns need technology, too... A clown looks at his phone during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 18, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>A clown gestures during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 18, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO</p></body></html>

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A clown gestures during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 18, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>The fluffy wigs were out in force. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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The fluffy wigs were out in force. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>More fluff. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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More fluff. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>A clown gesture during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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A clown gesture during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

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Clowns pose during the family photo at the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

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A clown gesture during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

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Clowns pose during the family photo at the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>A clown of Costa Rica Ana Gonzalez aka Koketina make-up on the stage during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 18, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO</p></body></html>

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A clown of Costa Rica Ana Gonzalez aka Koketina make-up on the stage during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 18, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / PEDRO PARDO

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Clowns pose during the family photo at the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/REC-html40/loose.dtd"><html><body><p>A clown and her daughter get ready during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA</p></body></html>

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A clown and her daughter get ready during the second day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

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A clown gesture during the third day of the XXI Convention of Clowns, at the Jimenez Rueda Theatre, in Mexico City on October 19, 2016. Picture: AFP PHOTO / Alfredo ESTRELLA

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