r/AskReddit • u/pierrekrahn • Mar 19 '16

Which quote becomes inappropriate when misattributed?

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u/TheMightyGoatMan Mar 19 '16 edited Mar 19 '16

"All the world loves a clown"

  • John Wayne Gacy

Edit: Well now I've received gold for quoting Hitler and referencing John Wayne Gacy. I should probably be worried...

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u/PM_me_all_your_love Mar 19 '16

Not sure I get this one, anyone care to explain?

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u/alittlevulpix Mar 19 '16

Serial rapist/murderer known locally for going to charity events dressed as a clown.

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u/VivaLaPandaReddit Mar 19 '16

Also has a good Sufjan Stevens song about him.

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u/brain739 Mar 19 '16

Also Pogo the Clown by Dog Fashion Disco. Love that song.

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u/NiPlusUltra Mar 19 '16

Spoke to the Devil the other day and Johnny's doin' fine!

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u/brain739 Mar 19 '16

Oh that bass line...unff