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** The Unearthed Arcana Bard subclass for 5e, College of Satire, is noted to also be referred to as a jester, and fits the trope, skilled in such things as acrobatics and sleight of hand.
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* Thomas Skelton, a.k.a. Tom Fool, was the last jester of Muncaster Castle and is believed to be the origin of the phrase "tomfoolery". He was a steward of the estate and a trusted servant to the Penningtons. He was said to have known Shakespeare and is believed to have been the inspiration for Theatre/KingLear's fool. However, Skelton is also believed to be a VillainousHarlequin, as people say he was also a tyrant to those beneath him - and a suspected murderer, to boot.
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* Thomas Skelton, a.k.a. Tom Fool, was the last jester of Muncaster Castle and is believed to be the origin of the phrase "tomfoolery". He was a steward of the estate and a trusted servant to the Penningtons. He was said to have known Shakespeare and is believed to have been the inspiration for Theatre/KingLear's fool. However, Skelton is also believed to be a VillainousHarlequin, as people say he was also a tyrant to those beneath him - and a suspected murderer, to boot.boot. Even his death has not stopped him from leaving an imposing presence in Muncaster Castle as his portrait (one that depicts him carrying his will, no less) hangs on the wall. He is also believed to be one of the many ghosts haunting the castle.
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* ''VideoGame/ZorkZero:'' While trying to lift a curse cast on the kingdom, the player is followed around by a jester who is alternately helpful and annoying. It finally turns out [[spoiler:he's actually the wizard Megaboz, the guy who cast the curse in the first place.]]
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* ''VideoGame/{{Deltarune}}'' has this in the form of Jevil, the batshit-insane clown locked under the castle by Seam after Jevil went insane after speaking to the Knight. You can do a side quest to unlock him, but be warned. Doing so will begin the hardest fight in the entirety of Chapter 1.
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It's worth noting that real jesters were the {{Trope Codifier}}s for most ClownTropes. For example the reason modern clowns wear ruffs is because [[RegalRuff they were popular back when jesters were around]], so the jesters started wearing them too, and they have since remained a part of clown costumes. Many techniques of clowning and circus arts have their origins in the craft of the Court Jester.
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It's worth noting that real jesters were the {{Trope Codifier}}s for most ClownTropes. For example the reason modern clowns wear ruffs is because [[RegalRuff they were popular back when jesters were around]], so the jesters clowns started wearing them too, and they have since remained a part of clown costumes. Many techniques of clowning and circus arts have their origins in the craft of the Court Jester.
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* Nikita Khrushchev is potrayed as one while Josef Stalin was alive during ''Film/TheDeathOfStalin'', able to integrate himself to Stalin's inner circle largely due to his zany sense of humor. As soon as Stalin bites it, he reveals the ''[[ObsfucatingStupidity other]]'' half of being a jester, his genuine political insight - as well as dropping his goofier antics in favor of some [[DeadpanSnarker very dry wit]].
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* Nikita Khrushchev is potrayed as one while Josef Stalin was alive during ''Film/TheDeathOfStalin'', able to integrate himself to Stalin's inner circle largely due to his zany sense of humor. As soon as Stalin bites it, he reveals the ''[[ObsfucatingStupidity ''[[ObfuscatingStupidity other]]'' half of being a jester, his genuine political insight - as well as dropping his goofier antics in favor of some [[DeadpanSnarker very dry wit]].
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* Nikita Khrushchev is potrayed as one while Josef Stalin was alive during ''Film/TheDeathOfStalin'', able to integrate himself to Stalin's inner circle largely due to his zany sense of humor. As soon as Stalin bites it, he reveals the ''[[ObsfucatingStupidity other]]'' half of being a jester, his genuine political insight - as well as dropping his goofier antics in favor of some [[DeadpanSnarker very dry wit]].
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* ''Fanfic/WitchingHour'': In this ''WesternAnimation/InvaderZim'' HistoricalAU set in Medieval times, this is Zim's role in King Membrane's court, with Gaz in particular enjoying making mockery of him and treating him like a slave. [[spoiler:This ends up leaving him BeneathSuspicion as he carries out a plan to frame Gaz for witchcraft.]]
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* In the ''Literature/IRichardPlantagenetSeries'', Rob Percy hires a dwarf jester to entertain and Richard and Anne's wedding feast. He sings sings bawdy songs, at one point dresses in drag and sends Richard off to his wedding night assuring the young man that while he is small in stature, he's got a reputation for [[BiggerIsBetterInBed being big where it counts]].
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* In the ''Literature/IRichardPlantagenetSeries'', Rob Percy hires a dwarf jester to entertain and Richard and Anne's wedding feast. He The jester sings sings bawdy songs, at one point dresses in drag and sends Richard off to his wedding night assuring the young man that while he is small in stature, he's got a reputation for [[BiggerIsBetterInBed being big where it counts]].
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* In the ''Literature/IRichardPlantagenetSeries'', Rob Percy hires a dwarf jester to entertain and Richard and Anne's wedding feast. He sings sings bawdy songs, at one point dresses in drag and sends Richard off to his wedding night assuring the young man that while he is small in stature, he's got a reputation for [[BiggerIsBetterInBed being big where it counts]].
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* By one account, King Philip VI's jester was the only person in court who dared to inform him when the French had lost the naval battle of Sluys in 1340. He exclaimed "Oh, the cowardly English, the cowardly English!" and when asked why he replied, "They did not jump overboard like our [[SarcasmMode brave]] Frenchmen!" This is featured in Literature/HorribleHistories, providing the page image.
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* By one account, King Philip VI's jester was the only person in court who dared to inform him when the French had lost the naval battle of Sluys in 1340. He exclaimed "Oh, the cowardly English, the cowardly English!" and when asked why he replied, "They did not jump overboard like our [[SarcasmMode brave]] Frenchmen!" This is featured in Literature/HorribleHistories, providing the page image.Literature/HorribleHistories.
