diff --git a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
index c95f6a57d8a..d51405f7ade 100644
--- a/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
+++ b/code/__DEFINES/traits.dm
@@ -129,6 +129,7 @@ Remember to update _globalvars/traits.dm if you're adding/removing/renaming trai
 #define TRAIT_HUSK				"husk"
 #define TRAIT_BADDNA			"baddna"
 #define TRAIT_CLUMSY			"clumsy"
+#define TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE			"clownlike" //for those creatures that are related to clowns, but not necessarily clumsy
 #define TRAIT_CHUNKYFINGERS		"chunkyfingers" //means that you can't use weapons with normal trigger guards.
 #define TRAIT_DUMB				"dumb"
 #define TRAIT_ADVANCEDTOOLUSER	"advancedtooluser" //Whether a mob is dexterous enough to use machines and certain items or not.
diff --git a/code/_globalvars/traits.dm b/code/_globalvars/traits.dm
index b398a428ee3..f68f5e39c74 100644
--- a/code/_globalvars/traits.dm
+++ b/code/_globalvars/traits.dm
@@ -22,6 +22,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_INIT(traits_by_type, list(
 		"TRAIT_HUSK" = TRAIT_HUSK,
 		"TRAIT_BADDNA" = TRAIT_BADDNA,
 		"TRAIT_CLUMSY" = TRAIT_CLUMSY,
+		"TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE" = TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE,
 		"TRAIT_CHUNKYFINGERS" = TRAIT_CHUNKYFINGERS,
 		"TRAIT_DUMB" = TRAIT_DUMB,
 		"TRAIT_ADVANCEDTOOLUSER" = TRAIT_ADVANCEDTOOLUSER,
diff --git a/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/clownop.dm b/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/clownop.dm
index 02b835da6a7..0c671502cc8 100644
--- a/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/clownop.dm
+++ b/code/modules/antagonists/nukeop/clownop.dm
@@ -12,6 +12,16 @@
 	nukeop_outfit = /datum/outfit/syndicate/clownop/leader
 	challengeitem = /obj/item/nuclear_challenge/clownops
 
+/datum/antagonist/nukeop/clownop/apply_innate_effects(mob/living/mob_override)
+	var/mob/living/L = owner.current || mob_override
+	ADD_TRAIT(L, TRAIT_NAIVE, "clownop")
+	ADD_TRAIT(L, TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE, "clownop")
+
+/datum/antagonist/nukeop/clownop/remove_innate_effects(mob/living/mob_override)
+	var/mob/living/L = owner.current || mob_override
+	REMOVE_TRAIT(L, TRAIT_NAIVE, "clownop")
+	REMOVE_TRAIT(L, TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE, "clownop")
+
 /datum/antagonist/nukeop/leader/clownop/give_alias()
 	title = pick("Head Honker", "Slipmaster", "Clown King", "Honkbearer")
 	if(nuke_team?.syndicate_name)
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
index 243ee3edc60..40bfd5d3d1b 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/shoes/miscellaneous.dm
@@ -99,6 +99,7 @@
 	pocket_storage_component_path = /datum/component/storage/concrete/pockets/shoes/clown
 	var/enabled_waddle = TRUE
 	lace_time = 20 SECONDS // how the hell do these laces even work??
+	species_exception = list(/datum/species/golem/bananium)
 
 /obj/item/clothing/shoes/clown_shoes/Initialize()
 	. = ..()
diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/clown.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/clown.dm
index e20c0384c6b..244d49b00d3 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/clown.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/clown.dm
@@ -55,6 +55,7 @@
 
 	H.fully_replace_character_name(H.real_name, pick(GLOB.clown_names)) //rename the mob AFTER they're equipped so their ID gets updated properly.
 	ADD_TRAIT(H, TRAIT_NAIVE, JOB_TRAIT)
+	ADD_TRAIT(H, TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE, JOB_TRAIT)
 	H.dna.add_mutation(CLOWNMUT)
 	for(var/datum/mutation/human/clumsy/M in H.dna.mutations)
 		M.mutadone_proof = TRUE
diff --git a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/golems.dm b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/golems.dm
index 77910a96686..62160eb5e25 100644
--- a/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/golems.dm
+++ b/code/modules/mob/living/carbon/human/species_types/golems.dm
@@ -532,6 +532,7 @@
 	id = "bananium golem"
 	fixed_mut_color = "ff0"
 	say_mod = "honks"
+	inherent_traits = list(TRAIT_RESISTHEAT,TRAIT_NOBREATH,TRAIT_RESISTCOLD,TRAIT_RESISTHIGHPRESSURE,TRAIT_RESISTLOWPRESSURE,TRAIT_NOFIRE,TRAIT_CHUNKYFINGERS, TRAIT_CLUMSY, TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE, TRAIT_RADIMMUNE,TRAIT_GENELESS,TRAIT_PIERCEIMMUNE,TRAIT_NODISMEMBER)
 	punchdamagelow = 0
 	punchdamagehigh = 1
 	punchstunthreshold = 2 //Harmless and can't stun
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
index 1af7487fb76..77a67546dec 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/alcohol_reagents.dm
@@ -1203,7 +1203,7 @@ All effects don't start immediately, but rather get worse over time; the rate is
 	glass_desc = "A drink from Clown Heaven."
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/ethanol/bananahonk/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
-	if((ishuman(M) && M.job == "Clown") || ismonkey(M))
+	if((ishuman(M) && HAS_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE)) || ismonkey(M))
 		M.heal_bodypart_damage(1,1)
 		. = 1
 	return ..() || .
diff --git a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
index d763de16a5c..c90dde33d7d 100644
--- a/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
+++ b/code/modules/reagents/chemistry/reagents/drink_reagents.dm
@@ -127,7 +127,7 @@
 	glass_desc = "The raw essence of a banana. HONK."
 
 /datum/reagent/consumable/banana/on_mob_life(mob/living/carbon/M)
-	if((ishuman(M) && M.job == "Clown") || ismonkey(M))
+	if((ishuman(M) && HAS_TRAIT(M, TRAIT_CLOWNLIKE)) || ismonkey(M))
 		M.heal_bodypart_damage(1,1, 0)
 		. = 1
 	..()