The world is full of Bozos, largely because the character was a franchise. Larry Harmon bought the license to use the character from Alan Livingston, the creator, in 1956. TV stations throughout the country paid for the right to have a local Bozo. Bob Bell was a (very famous) local Bozo.

The name Bozo, however, most probably has its origins in a character created by St Anselm of Canterbury (1033 – 1109). This character was Anselm’s foil in philosophical dialogues on the nature of good and bad and on the existence of God.

So, Bozo started out as a medieval sock puppet making the link to Mr. Bush all the more apropos.

Bozo the Clown has left some big shoes to fill. Yes I meant the pun.

Bozo Bush has left a trail of tears.

me too