Tears of a Clown

Once upon a time there lived a dog who was very depressed. “You must help me,” he begged of his doctor, “What can I do to end this misery?” The doctor thought and said “For you I prescribe the greatest medicine ever known: Laughter. The great harlequin Dogliacci performs in town tonight. You must go and see him, and he surely will cheer you up.”

“But doctor,” the dog said woefully…

Dog with unusual face markings, one half white and the other black
“I am Dogliacci.” (Reddit)
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6 thoughts on “Tears of a Clown

  1. allein 🐾 December 15, 2023 / 2:58 pm



  2. DEBG December 15, 2023 / 3:19 pm

    Very handsome pupper!

  3. AJ December 15, 2023 / 4:10 pm

    He’s of two minds with every decision and then decides to split the difference.

    Very striking markings and I love how both ears flop in one direction.

  4. Georgiana December 15, 2023 / 5:43 pm

    My first thought was this character in the original Star Trek TV series. What can I say I married a Trekkie LOL!

    • EAG46 December 16, 2023 / 2:46 pm

      Bele from “Let That Be Your Last Battlefield” Season 3. Played by Frank Gorshin. [The Riddler himself!] That’s what I thought of when I saw the dog too. Poor sad puppy.

  5. Maxlover December 15, 2023 / 8:24 pm

    Smokey Robinson AND a gorgeous, unique pittie? Well, THAT made my day!

    Georgiana, I am sorry to admit that despite being a major league Trekkie nerd, I didn’t even think of the classic black/white episode you mention. It was a fabulous commentary, as were so many OG ST episodes, on modern society! Live long and prosper, you Trekkie-adjacent closet nerd, you! 🙂

    *spends rest of day belting out “Tears of a Clown”, much to the puzzlement of my neighbors*.

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