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 Also: Rag Doll Act Also: Rag Doll Act
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 +Pt: boneca de pano
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 +It: bambola/bambolotto di pezza
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 +Ar: الدمية
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 A ragdoll act is the combination of a contortionist and (sometimes) one or (more likely) two [[clown|clowns]]. A ragdoll act is the combination of a contortionist and (sometimes) one or (more likely) two [[clown|clowns]].
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 A ragdoll act is not a [[Trio Act]] or [[Duo Act]], as only one member is the flexible one. It is possible, but not frequently, a [[Supported Act]] - no special attention is draw to the strength or acrobatic presentation of the clowns beyond humorous responses and effects. A ragdoll act is not a [[Trio Act]] or [[Duo Act]], as only one member is the flexible one. It is possible, but not frequently, a [[Supported Act]] - no special attention is draw to the strength or acrobatic presentation of the clowns beyond humorous responses and effects.
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 +A contortion act can be doll themed //without// being a ragdoll act. It depends on the involvement of other non-contortionist performers.
  
  
 Theoretically less :!:**derogatory** than [[concept:golliwog]] acts, but in practice easily runs into issues of objectification. Theoretically less :!:**derogatory** than [[concept:golliwog]] acts, but in practice easily runs into issues of objectification.
  
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