Saturday, July 12, 2014

Chrome Extension Plays Clown Music When You Read About Rob Ford

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Embattled Toronto Mayor Rob Ford may have a reputation for bringing "his circus" wherever he goes, but in case you forgot just how ridiculous the city's top official is, there's a tool to help remind Google Chrome users.

A new browser extension for Chrome will play clown music when you read an article or news story about Ford.

The extension, called "Entrance of the RoFo," will provide appropriate "musical accompaniment for reading articles about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford," according to the extension's creator.

Specifically, it plays "Entry of the Gladiators." While the song's name may not sound familiar, listen to the following audio clip, and you'll likely recognize it as "the clown song."

Czech composer Julius Fučík wrote "Entry of the Gladiators," and an accelerated version was eventually adopted by many circus bands.

Given the increasing drama surrounding Ford, clown music seems appropriate.

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Topics: apps-and-software, Apps and Software, Canada, google chrome, Conversations, Politics, rob ford, Tech, U.S., US & World, World

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