"Clown World" is a term used to satirize modern day society. It was popularized in spaces adjacent to the alt-right, who used it to espouse nihilism and disdain towards the world around them, particularly in the face of social progress. Clown world is often referenced alongside the Honkler, a smiling version of Pepe the Frog who espouses outright bigotry and white nationalist sentiments while dressed like a clown. In 2019 Reddit banned multiple Clown World-themed subreddits for "encouraging and glorifying violence".