SENDING THE CLOWNS

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Since the US House Republican-led show isn't going well, they sent in the clowns, in other words, let's try these jokes. 

The show's best-known and Sondheim's biggest hit song was almost an afterthought, written several days before the start of tryouts.

it means to act stupidly to make other people laugh: to clown around when all hope is gone. Some folks always want to know, when listening to a song, what the end is going to be, so "Send in the Clowns" didn't settle in until the end is near, "Don't bother, they're here",

The song is often interpreted as a reflection on missed opportunities and the complexities of relationships. The lyrics suggest a sense of regret and disappointment, as well as a wistful acknowledgment of the ironies and absurdities of life. The phrase "send in the clowns" itself is used metaphorically to highlight the surreal or farcical nature of a situation. It has been covered by numerous artists and has become a popular standard in the world of music.

Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Kenny Rogers, Grace Jones, and Barbra Streisand have all covered the song, which Sondheim originally wrote for 1973's A Little Night Music. But it was Judy Collins' version that earned the song a major Grammy Award in 1976, enshrining it in musical theater and pop music history.

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