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Sunday, July 30, 2017

Perhaps you did not know that Scaramucccia was a stock character in the Italian Commedia dell’Arte. We now have a new interpretation in La Commedia del Trump
From Wikipedia:
Scaramuccia (literally "little skirmisher"), also known as Scaramouche or Scaramouch, is a stock clown character of the Italian commedia dell'arte. The role combined characteristics of the zanni (servant) and the Capitano (masked henchman). Usually attired in black Spanish dress and burlesquing a don, he was often beaten by Harlequin for his boasting and cowardice.
Scaramouche entertains the audience by his "grimaces and affected language". Scaramouche is sly, adroit, supple, and conceited. Scaramouche can be clever or stupid—as the actor sees fit to portray him.

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