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Clown Congress Meets In Guatemala City...Yet Fail To Raise A Smile (PICTURES)

Clowns Fail To Turn Those Frowns Upside Down (PICTURES)
Sara C Nelson

It was the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress and all the necessary ingredients were present and correct.

Roses, floppy shoes, spinning bowties and buckets of face paint were in abundance. As were the masters of the magic – an army of clowns.

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'Molinillo' looks down in the mouth at the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City

Strangely nearly every single one wore a grimace at the event, which encourages performers to exchange ideas and attend workshops.

With the clowns seemingly unable to turn those frowns upside down, what should have been a silly event seemed to have taken a turn for the sinister...

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"Estrellita" or Star in English, watches his colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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Molinillo poses for a picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops.(AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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Molinillo poses for a picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops.(AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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"Fruty" or Fruity in English poses for a picture at the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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A clown eats lunch after participating in the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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A clown eats a snack while watching his colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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Two clowns take a rest on a sidewalk during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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A clown poses for a picture with restaurant workers, including the private security guard, during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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Clowns gather for a group picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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Clowns watche colleagues perform during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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Clowns prepare for a group picture during the inauguration of the fourth annual Latin American Clown Congress in Guatemala City, Tuesday, July 24, 2012. Clowns from Central America and South America and the Caribbean have gathered for three days in the capital city to exchange ideas and attend workshops. (AP Photo/Rodrigo Abd) (credit:AP)
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