🧐 Pennywise the Dancing Clown is a fictional character from Stephen King’s novel *It*. At first glance, Pennywise looks like a cheerful circus clown, using bright colors, jokes, and balloons to appear friendly and inviting, especially to children. This appearance is intentional, as Pennywise uses it to gain trust and hide its true nature. The character is known for being clever and manipulative, often speaking in a playful way while actually being very dangerous and frightening beneath the surf