Be/become a figure of fun
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Impact
Being a figure of fun can hurt someone's feelings, creating embarrassment or sadness. 
She didn't show it, but being a figure of fun after the performance affected her deeply.
Pro Tip 2/3Social Context
This phrase is often used in situations where someone stands out negatively in a community or social setting. 
Wearing that costume to a formal event, he quickly became a figure of fun.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Literal
The phrase doesn't always mean someone is actually laughed at; it can be a perception of being ridiculed. 
Despite his success, he felt like a figure of fun among his wealthier peers.