Krusty reveals his real name is Herschel Krustofsky and describes his upbringing on the Lower East Side of Springfield. His father, Hyman Krustofsky, was a rabbi who strongly opposed his son's wish to become a comedian; he wanted the boy to go to "yeshiva" instead. At school, Krusty made the other students laugh and became a slapstick comedian behind his father's back. One night, Krusty performed at a rabbis' convention. A rabbi squirted seltzer on him, washing off his clown makeup. Hyman, who was in the audience, recognized Krusty and angrily kicks him out.