Crackers the clown was tall and lanky with long, skinny arms and never stood fully upright, adopting a comical posture. As the leader of his circus troupe, he took his work and responsibilities very seriously. His circus show was known as the Greatest Show on Eternia. He also cared a great deal for his performing Myrtlephant, Myrtle. A cuckoo bird lived in his shirt pocket, springing out to echo comments in his own high-pitched voice