Well, we don't know that for sure. Sir Clowns-a-lot sounds like it's all in good fun, it's the other one that bothers me.
I coach my grandson's basketball team and I always give out some silly awards as well as some genuine ones at the end of the season. "Biggest hot dog" gets a big hot dog hat, "Most likely to be late" (for practice or a game) gets a $5 SpongeBob watch, etc. I think awards like this build comaraderie and team spirit.