"I am Pagliacci"

Rorschach:

I heard joke once.
Man goes to doctor, says he's depressed.
Life seems harsh and cruel.
Says he feels all alone in threatening world.
Doctor says treatment is simple.
"The great clown Pagliacci is in town.
Go see him.
That should pick you up."
Man bursts into tears.
"But doctor," he says.
"I am Pagliacci."

Good joke.
Everybody laugh.
Roll on snare drum.
Curtains.

(Watchmen, Alan Moore)