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What does it mean?
A clown's friends all fit in one car, implying scarcity or absurdity.
In plain terms
The clown's few friends shared one car.
What can you take from it?
Funerals can be lonely.

Where it applies

  • funerals
  • social circles

Putting it to work

  • value your friends
  • plan ahead

Questions to consider

  • Who attends your funeral?

Another view

This may exaggerate the number of friends.

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