They're called "stooges" not "clowns". stooge sto͞oj/Submit noun 1. derogatory a person who serves merely to support or assist others, particularly in doing un

They're called "stooges" not "clowns". stooge sto͞oj/Submit noun 1. derogatory a person who serves merely to support or assist others, particularly in doing unpleasant work. "you fell for that helpless-female act and let her make you a stooge" synonyms: underling, minion, lackey, subordinate; More 2. a performer whose act involves being the butt of a comedian's jokes. synonyms: butt, foil, straight man "a comedian's stooge"