The 'Hollow Knight: Silksong Fans In Clown Makeup' meme is a specialized variation of the classic 'Putting on Clown Makeup' template, specifically adopted by the long-suffering Hollow Knight community. Since the announcement of the sequel Silksong in 2019, fans have consistently anticipated news or a release date at every major gaming showcase, from E3 to Nintendo Directs. When these events conclude with zero updates from developer Team Cherry, fans jokingly portray themselves as clowns for having held onto hope yet again. The meme has become a ritualistic part of the community's culture, symbolizing the fine line between dedicated fandom and delusional optimism as the wait for the game continues indefinitely.