Mimes: What are they good for? Oh, so many things! They bring laughter and joy to everyone who encounters them. They help the white makeup industry stay financially afloat. Sometimes they make precious balloon animals. And most importantly, they know how to combat traffic in high-density urban areas, which is why Caracas, Venezuela has just unleashed 120 of them into the streets.

Back in the 70's when mime culture was at its peak, Tom Bergeron (the host of our nation's top-rated show) used to be a mime. He once pissed off a biker gang during his act.