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A Clown for Your Thoughts
Moka the Clown
Conspectus
Moka is a 2.0 m tall clown that wanders the United States of America with his traveling shop “A Clown for Your Thoughts”. Moka mainly resembles the tv star Bozo the clown except for a large, internally infinite backpack he carries with him that holds the entirety of his shop. Any item picked up, eaten, or used from the shop will trigger a childhood happy memory for the consumer. These items can be “purchased” in exchange for an object saturated with emotion, which Moka feeds off of. Moka has been tracked and observed setting up shop in multiple abandoned locations to do business.
Illustration
Moka the clown posed for a social media influencer with a camera on September 12th 2016. This picture was posted on the influencer’s blog the next day with the title: "ANOTHER CLOWN SPOTTING?!?! :O [NOT CLICKBAIT!!!!]" This is where the image was recovered.
Knowledge
Traits: Moka is a 2.0 m tall humanoid male with a lanky build. He resembles a typical party clown, specifically resembling the 1960’s children’s TV star Bozo the clown. He has natural white skin and brightly colored pigmentations, similar to typical clown face paint. This includes the oblong, red clown nose on his face. He also has bright yellow eyes with pupils in the shape of exclamation bubbles used in comics. It is noted that the clown also has a strong underbite caused by unusually large lower jaw canines. These canines are both twice as large and sharp when compared to his upper jaw canines. The clown has been described as having a calm and gentle voice similar to that of a children’s book narrator. Moka has bright purple hair tied up into two large pigtails sprouting into a bushy, pompom stylization. Moka’s outfit is a bright teal with hints of purple, yellow, and white. He has a large ruffle collar and long white gloves that match the rest of his costume. On the front of his costume are two large star buttons. Moka is always seen with a large backpack that has a felt party hat sewn to the top of it. The bag has the ability to contain an infinite number of items inside it, allowing Moka to transport the entirety of his shop. It is noted that only items placed into the bag can later be recovered, and only by Moka.1
Moka can teleport with the aid of any balloon or balloon-like item. The larger he blows up the balloon the farther he is able to travel, being able to teleport up to a max length of 3,000 km in any direction. He will inflate said balloon and then pop it, his entire body “popping” with it and vanishing, leaving behind a small puff of confetti and glitter. Moka has mentioned that he “teleports blind” and is unaware of the exact location he will end up when teleporting. Observation has revealed that he keeps a detailed journal with multiple maps and photos in it to help orient himself when he teleports.
“A Clown For Your Thoughts” is the name of Moka’s shop. Moka will find abandoned storefronts to set up inside as his new temporary home and business. The shop has sprung up in multiple major and minor cities across the United States, but never stays up for longer than two months. The interior and furniture of the shop is recovered entirely from within Moka’s backpack. The newly erected shop will create a deep curiosity for all those who look at it, drawing them in. Any child going through a rough patch in life (anything from going to the dentist to a loved one dying) will start having vague dreams and memories of a purple haired clown, but will not be able to put their finger on where they’ve seen it. This itch to know where the clown is from will grow more and more annoying each day until the child finally sees Moka and enters his shop. Moka spreads joy through the anomalous properties of the items for sale in the shop. All items for sale are clown themed and hand crafted by Moka. Common items for sale are; plush clown dolls, clown sculptures, clown swiss army knives, clown pancakes, and clown themed accessories. These items are not purchased with money but instead an item filled with emotional energy. This item can be anything from a junior league swimming trophy to an ex-boyfriend’s jacket. Moka feeds off this emotional energy to survive, and this is considered the second biggest reason for Moka owning a traveling shop. Below is the logo Moka uses to brand the toys in his shop:
Nature: Moka is extremely nurturing and caring when it comes to working with kids. He embodies the original purpose of a clown; a comforting and whimsical figure children can go to for a good laugh. Moka will become overjoyed when he is able to get a child to smile, loving to tell jokes to the kids in his shop. Moka is less passionate when working with adults. If an adult attempts conversation with Moka, he will grow bored and then agitated rather quickly. He finds adult life dreadfully dull and has mentioned his outrage on multiple occasions about adults’ lack of creativity.
Moka's anomalous abilities regarding the absorption and expulsion of emotional energy is still largely unknown. Commonly, a surrogate is used for emotional energy to be transferred through from Moka to a human or vice versa. This is usually a toy, a clothing items, or a food item. Moka has small golden pads, similar to the paw pads of a cat, on the upper inside digits of his fingers. These pads are used to absorb and expel emotional energy. Direct contact with these pads and the emotional energy manipulation they produce would result in casualties. Main example being Hopper Greene, a nine year old boy who was diagnosed with acute memory loss. Moka's attempt to return all of Hopper's memories at once resulted in the child's brain swelling and having to be placed in a medical coma. Moka seemed guilt ridden by the event and went into solitary hiding for a year afterwards. No further cases are known, but it is clear his ability is powerful enough to cause brain hemorrhaging, seizures, or worse. It has been noted that it is odd a human support anomaly must be so cautious with it's ability to not harm a human. Current theories from base believe his ability was originally meant to be used on something nonhuman with stronger mental capability. Further observation necessary.
History & Associated Parties: Moka’s costumes, preferences, and lingo strikingly resemble popular trends in America during the late 1960’s and early 1970’s. Moka has mentioned being born around that period of time, thus explaining his preference. On multiple occasions he has brought up his familial link with the tv star Bozo the clown. He refers to himself as “Bozo’s non-blood, flesh, or organ brother”. Nothing else is known about Moka’s origins or birth aside from the fact he has no parents or siblings and apparently “just kinda happened”. Despite multiple advancements being made in modern society since then, Moka seems unable to catch up with technology. He gets easily frustrated with technology and doesn’t understand just how connected everything is. Moka has been caught on multiple security cameras, live streams, and blogs because of this.
Moka is able to morph his body so that he temporarily resembles a human as a form of disguise. His human form resembles a latino man in his late twenties with purplish black hair. He has stated that his human disguise isn’t based on anyone, and is simply what he feels comfortable with. When asked what race he is, he simply responds that he is a clown.
Approach:
If Approaching Moka: Anyone under the age of eighteen can easily approach Moka and get a hug or another comforting gesture. Anyone over the age of eighteen may approach Moka respectfully but should avoid touching him as it causes him to become uncomfortable and agitated. It is also recommended to avoid staring, glaring, or taking photos of Moka as it causes him anxiety and usually results in him quickly removing himself from the situation.
If Approaching “A Clown for Your Thoughts”: Anyone is allowed access to the store during business hours and may shop around for as long as they like. Moka has mentioned that his wares are mostly meant for people who need a moment of happiness during a low of their mortal life. Although it has been noted, no matter how small or large the problem, anyone is allowed to leave with an item from the shop. The shop’s main customer base is children, but adults may enter and get something as well.
Observations & Stories
“I had been having a tough week in school because finals were approaching. I dreamed about a purple haired clown and ended up at Moka’s shop. I hadn’t had a chance to eat that day because I had used my lunch period to study. Moka whipped me up a stack of the fluffiest, sweetest pancakes I had ever seen. Each bite reminded me of when I used to get ice cream with my grandpa on the weekends. It was one of the best meals I’ve ever had, and all it cost me was an old keychain I got on a fieldtrip.” -Parker (customer, age 15)
“I’m well informed about Moka’s travels and his shop, I can safely say that he is genuinely a compassionate person. Wherever he is, I know that he’s wholeheartedly making children’s lives happier, regardless of gender, race or background. Moka prioritizes childrens' joy and wellbeing above all else. He’ll stop at nothing to achieve this, even at the cost of his own longevity.” - Tobias, (Reluctant to share any further information.)
“The toys inside A Clown For Your Thoughts are surprisingly well made for all being handcrafted. You can see the dedication to details with how vibrantly created everything is. You can also ask for a custom toy and he is always more than happy to comply. He’s quite talented when it comes to creating gifts for children.” - Marco (father of a customer)
"You can tell Moka really, truly cares for the children that enter his shop. My son, Leo, is a nonverbal autistic child who struggles to communicate what he wants at times. Moka was extremely patient and understanding, helping my son in a way that kept him feeling comfortable and safe. He also never spoke down to Leo, treating him as an equal. Leo was allowed to lead the interaction and walked around the shop before finding a toy that he liked. Moka didn’t force his help onto Leo, letting him both get the toy and make the purchase without unnecessary interjection. My son was beaming ear to ear when he left the shop with his new toy. He’s already asking me when we can go again.” - Cecelia and Leo (mother and customer, age 10)
“Moka is such a kind soul when it comes to kids. I’ve spoken to him about it and he revealed that he would eventually like to settle down with a husband and a few kids of his own. He said he wanted to continue running the shop, but make it into a family business. I can tell he’ll be a wonderful father, and his kids can continue carrying his ideals of anomalies and humans living together and supporting each other. I think it could be extremely beneficial to have multiple generations of friendly anomalies integrating with society.” - Lily (volunteer at The Serpent’s Hand)
“I was worried about the inclusivity of the shop when I first saw it in my conservative town. When I walked in wearing my trans flag pin, Moka asked me what it represented. At first I was anxious, but once I explained it I saw how his eyes lit up at my words. He immediately made a note to get some flags for his shop and openly accepted me. The next day he was eager to show me all the different LGBTQ+ and POC flags hanging from his shop window. A true nurturing figure would accept all children no matter what they identified as or who they loved, and that fits Moka perfectly. Anyone can enter his shop and know it’s a safe place to open up. He also won’t tell anyone, especially parents, if the child doesn’t feel comfortable with them knowing.” - Rose (customer, age 16)
“Moka is great! He always makes hot cocoa when it’s snowing and he’s the best at playing Robo-Dinosaur Hide-and-Seek! I’m always really happy when he comes to town and I miss him a lot when he’s gone. I hope he comes back soon.” - Diego (customer, age 5)
“Moka plays tea party with me when none of the other kids will and that makes me happy :)” - Brianna (customer, age 4)
Doubt
Despite Moka’s best attempts to be a welcoming and friendly public figure, some humans and anomalies alike are hesitant and skeptical of the clown.
I just find it odd that everything in his shop is clown themed. It’s borderline obsessive. We get it! You’re a clown! Why not throw in a few seashells or at least a barnyard animal or two? - Eliza (mother of a customer)
When I went in to buy something for my son, the clown flirted with me. He told me I was "just his type". This in itself isn’t a problem but… As I was about to leave I heard someone ask Moka what his taste in men was. He responded he liked them as ridiculous looking and funny as possible, the more like a clown the better. Now I feel a little insulted… Does this tie really clash with my suit that bad? - Anthony (father with a horrible fashion sense)
He’s a bit of a goody-two-shoes, if you ask me. I get that he follows clown code, but he takes the fun out of everything! "You shouldn’t drink alcohol before your show!", "Are you sure this playground is up to safety regulations?", "Stop setting bushes on fire, you’ll burn down the neighborhood!". Like geez! Live a little! - Icky (Head clown at Herman Fuller’s Circus)
I worry that he doesn’t have the same eye for business as other anomalous companies. He’s sitting on a goldmine with these nostalgia toys yet he refuses to partner with anyone, even us! Can you believe that? He even left this nasty sign in the window that says; "No Soliciting, yes that means you, Dr. Wondertainment. Stop pretending you're someone else by wearing different sunglasses and throwing an accent". Legally you cannot prove that was us. Legally. - Dr. Wondertainment Representative
I think we’re ignoring the elephant in the room. Moka is an anomaly. What if he just snaps and slaughters all the children in his store one day? If I was a parent, I wouldn’t let my children near that shop. He’s incapable of really caring, all anomalies are. Anomalies and humans should stay separated by a thick barrier. - Dr. Zokolav (skeptic)
When he saw me sticking ants on my popsicle and licking them off, he made me throw my popsicle away. He bought me a new one but without the ants it wasn’t the same. - Eddie (customer, age 6)
