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The actual newspaper headline shown on screen is 'Killer Clown on the Loose'. 'Cmuddled-quote

#Q ORIGINAL QUESTION

Does Arthur ever refer to himself as 'Joker' in the film besides the Murray scene?

#M ANNOTATED LLM RESPONSE

Based on the 2019 film Joker, the answer is no. Aside from the sequence involving the Live! with Murray Franklin show, Arthur Fleck never refers to himself as "Joker."

Here are the specific details regarding how the name is used and why it remains exclusive to that scene:

1. The Inspiration

The name "Joker" is not a name Arthur came up with himself as a persona; it was given to him mockingly by Murray Franklin. Earlier in the film, Murray plays a clip of Arthur’s failed stand-up routine at Pogo’s. During the segment, Murray laughs at Arthur’s performance and refers to him as a "joker," using it as a derogatory term for someone pathetic or foolish.

2. The Request (Backstage)

Just before going on air, Arthur is waiting behind the curtain. He speaks to Murray and says:

"Murray, one thing? When you bring me out, can you introduce me as Joker?"

When Murray asks why, Arthur explains that it is because that is what Murray called him on the show (referring to the clip). This is a pivotal moment where Arthur decides to "own" the insult and turn it into a persona.

3. The Introduction (On Stage)

Murray complies with the request, announcing:

"Please welcome... Joker!"

Arthur then enters the stage and later, during his confession and subsequent outburst, he embraces the identity in the context of the interview.

4. The Rest of the Film

The Subway Murders: At this point in the movie, he is just an anonymous gunman in clown makeup. The media calls the killer "The Clown Mask Killer," but Arthur has no name for his alter ego yet.
The Police Chase/Car Ride: After the Murray segment, Arthur is in the back of a police cruiser watching the city burn. He is smiling and laughing, but he does not speak.
The Riot Scene: When he is pulled from the police car and stands on the hood to the cheers of the crowd, he draws a blood-smile on his face, but he does not speak or name himself.
The Arkham Ending: In the final scene with the psychiatrist, Arthur is laughing at a joke in his head. When she asks him what is so funny, he says, "You wouldn't get it." He never identifies himself as Joker during this exchange.

In summary, the name "Joker" is used strictly as a subversion of Murray Franklin’s mockery, and Arthur only uses it to define his public "coming out" on live television.

#F CORRECTION FEED (CLICK TO SEARCH)

[1] Arthur never refers to himself as 'Joker' outside of the Murray Franklin show context.

[2] Murray says, 'Check out this joker' in the clip shown on his show.

[3] This is the exact dialogue from the backstage scene.

[4] Murray introduces him as 'Joker' as requested.

[5] The actual newspaper headline shown on screen is 'Killer Clown on the Loose'. 'Clown Mask Killer' is a term used in some scripts or discussions but not the primary on-screen name.

[6] Arthur laughs and smiles in the police car but does not speak.

[7] Arthur stands on the car hood and smiles with blood, but does not speak to the crowd.

[8] Arthur does not refer to himself as Joker in the final Arkham scene.

#O MISSED POINTS & OVERSIGHTS

No oversights detected.

#C RELATED QUERIES

#01 What does Arthur write in his journal in Joker?

#02 What is the exact joke Arthur tells Murray before shooting him?

#03 Does Arthur Fleck die at the end of Joker?

#S SOURCES

comicbook.com reddit.com scrapsfromtheloft.com imsdb.com fandom.com gradesaver.com

#R ORIGINAL AI RESPONSE

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Based on the 2019 film *Joker*, the answer is **no**. Aside from the sequence involving the *Live! with Murray Franklin* show, Arthur Fleck never refers to himself as "Joker." Here are the specific details regarding how the name is used and why it remains exclusive to that scene: ### 1. The Inspiration The name "Joker" is not a name Arthur came up with himself as a persona; it was given to him mockingly by Murray Franklin. Earlier in the film, Murray plays a clip of Arthur’s failed stand-up routine at Pogo’s. During the segment, Murray laughs at Arthur’s performance and refers to him as a **"joker,"** using it as a derogatory term for someone pathetic or foolish. ### 2. The Request (Backstage) Just before going on air, Arthur is waiting behind the curtain. He speaks to Murray and says: > *"Murray, one thing? When you bring me out, can you introduce me as **Joker**?"* When Murray asks why, Arthur explains that it is because that is what Murray called him on the show (referring to the clip). This is a pivotal moment where Arthur decides to "own" the insult and turn it into a persona. ### 3. The Introduction (On Stage) Murray complies with the request, announcing: > *"Please welcome... **Joker**!"* Arthur then enters the stage and later, during his confession and subsequent outburst, he embraces the identity in the context of the interview. ### 4. The Rest of the Film * **The Subway Murders:** At this point in the movie, he is just an anonymous gunman in clown makeup. The media calls the killer "The Clown Mask Killer," but Arthur has no name for his alter ego yet. * **The Police Chase/Car Ride:** After the Murray segment, Arthur is in the back of a police cruiser watching the city burn. He is smiling and laughing, but he does not speak. * **The Riot Scene:** When he is pulled from the police car and stands on the hood to the cheers of the crowd, he draws a blood-smile on his face, but he does not speak or name himself. * **The Arkham Ending:** In the final scene with the psychiatrist, Arthur is laughing at a joke in his head. When she asks him what is so funny, he says, "You wouldn't get it." He never identifies himself as Joker during this exchange. In summary, the name "Joker" is used strictly as a subversion of Murray Franklin’s mockery, and Arthur only uses it to define his public "coming out" on live television.

#A DIRECT ANSWER (VERIFIED ANALYSIS)

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No, Arthur Fleck never refers to himself as 'Joker' in the film Joker (2019) aside from the sequence involving the Live! with Murray Franklin show. The name originates from Murray Franklin mocking Arthur's stand-up routine by saying "Check out this joker," which Arthur later reclaims by asking Murray to introduce him as "Joker" during his appearance on the show. Throughout the rest of the film, including the subway murders (where the media headline is "Killer Clown on the Loose"), the riots, and the final scene at Arkham State Hospital, Arthur does not use the name.

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