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“These are some of our houses. As you can see, they’re pretty crappy…the weather around here is bad sometimes. We get really strong winds. These are better than the tents, obviously, and we have this old brick building on site that
“I’m Mortie. I used to be a clown at the Kansas City location. I still like clowning around—haha! Get it? I’m just a silly guy. I like jokes. Here’s one for ya. What did the clown say when he met a new guest at a Carniva
“I was a clown…really briefly. Like, just a few weeks. And then I got out. It was so scary. I was in Iowa, which is a pretty big location. Right away I thought that I’d like it, that it was just gonna be a job where I got to make p
“We do have some old carnival tents. Like you’ve heard, we’re short on resources and funding. And these…well, as hard as they are to look at, they help the residents here. They’re used to this particular model, and some
“I’m not rehabilitated yet. Don’t be impatient, okay? Okay? Okay? I’ll get there. Okay?”
“I’m Sarah. I used to work for the Cotton Candy Corporation. I wasn’t a clown, but luckily, all are welcome here…including those of us who worked for that horrible place. I’m still being rehabilitated, and I’m not
“Like Arnold said, things are a little…um, derelict…around here. We’ve got some actual houses, but we’ve had to set up this little tent village because we’re running out of room. Funding, huh? We’re trying
“We’re sort of unorganised, and I really apologise about that. I know you spoke to Rick earlier—oh, your name’s Mick? We love a good rhyme! Don’t all clowns? I mean, former clowns? Hard to get out of the mindset, you kno
“Welcome! Where’d y’all come from? We’ve got folks from all over findin’ solace here. Yeah, there’s a refugee centre down in Miami…except it ain’t actually a refugee centre. They say it is, but it&rsqu
“This is interesting. Maybe this is one of those roadside things. Like, another tourist attraction. This one seems creepier, though…even though it’s a welcome sign. I guess they just painted it? I mean, it’s nice to welcome u
“Oh my god! We made it! The clown refugee centre! Are we even in Miami yet? I thought Miami was a lot further down the coast. I mean, I haven’t really been paying attention. Have you? That funeral home was really something, huh? Margie an
Hello, Meatballites! 🩷💚 I’m BACK. I simply couldn’t wait to get going on the next part of our adventure, and while I’ve been absolutely flat out prepping for my first-ever gallery show this upcoming Friday, the prep is done (mostl
Showing “my” face for the algorithm is supposed to help keep this account relevant 😐😐😐 or something. I don’t like doing posts like this (things to cater to Algo Daddy) but I guess you’ve just gotta play the game, right? Any
I promise The Human Carnival and the creepy, fun stuff is coming back soon! 🔜 Not only The Human Carnival, but some fun spinoffs OF The Human Carnival, we’ll be seeing more of The Cotton Candy Corporation, attending some events (hint: things g
🌟 ONE WEEK! 💞 I’ll be at @pennycontemporary along with the extremely talented @al.roberts.art, showing new work at our exhibition, THE ARCHITECTURE OF COLLAPSE. Nipaluna/Hobart—be there or be square! But seriously, if you’re in Ta
💖 FREE UNLIMITED DIGITAL DOWNLOADS! 🥰 I’ve been wanting to offer this for a while now but haven’t been able to figure out the right way to do it. I’ve finally found a place where I can host the images and, in return, YOU CAN DOWNL
Your daily reminder that you are great. 💖💚 How are you? I am prepping like a MADLY INSANE MEATBALL for my upcoming gallery show…it’ll get done but oof! I am very good at putting things off until the last minute! Anyone else like this?
Who wants to come to The Human Carnival? Raise your hand 🙋‍♀️ if you want a free ticket! 🎫 Oh wait, tickets are always free. What a steal! I think this particular Carnival looks quite delightful. I mean, that entrance 🤡 Like it’s gonna s
I wrote a newsletter starring some of my favourite old DALL-E images that I produced when Nightmarish Meatballs was just in its infancy stage. Without these, The Meatballverse as we know it today wouldn’t exist 🥺💚🩷 Link in bio if you want to
🌟 NIPALUNA/HOBART! 💖 GALLERY SHOW DETAILS! 🥰 I’ll be exhibiting new work along with @al.roberts.art at @pennycontemporary gallery on FRIDAY, 5 SEPTEMBER AT 5:00 p.m.! If you’re in Hobart, I would LOVE to see you. The show’s name

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