Harlequins

The over all term that includes true Harlequins, as well as clowns, comedian, acrobats, and any one that is part of Mr. Egbert's unique obsession. John's house is filled with their image and likeness. He received a giant Harlequin doll for his thirteenth birthday and the motiff has become an essentially characteristic of the Kernelsprite. John often takes time out of his day to notice how much these jokers bother him.