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new saltburn theory: the concept of "clownism" (is that even a word idk LOOOOL)
anyway the Cattons love whimsical things!! This is sort of playing off an analysis done by @/ artichokemami on tiktok, where they point out the styling of "poor dear Pamela". Specifically how her outfit has like a high frilly collar, her hair is like bright red and has blunt bangs, her eyebrows look really crazy etc etc. This sort of circus thing is also reflected in the Catton Players. They just love silly whimsical objects and people (even tho that ends up being their downfall).
This next bit is more of a theory in development so very open to discussion and or rebuttal:
This ties back into the Catton Saviour Complex a lot of people have been discussing here. Like poor dear Pamela was a part of the circus and the Cattons "rescued" her, although she was a much more literal representation. It's like the same with Farleigh and Oliver but I reckon it's more hidden. Farleigh's mother running off was whimsical to the family/Oliver's parents being "drug addicts" was also very loopy cuckoo for them.
Part of the appeal of clownish things for the family is that they get to be the ones who save them from the circus. other people have previously discussed this more in depth and its like when the Cattons get bored, they move on quick!!!!!!!!! They WILL leave you for a more interesting spectacle if they find one!!!
I have too many thoughts about this movie. Send help rn.