Creepy Clown Thread

[TerryMiller]

I know there are some folks here on OSA that find clowns to be disturbing.

So, perhaps we need a Creepy Clown topic just for those folks. Let me start.....



This story from England has a clown in Northampton terrifying some of the local residents.

Link to that story.

But, I do have a follow-up question for those that suffer from "clownaphobia." Does that also apply to rodeo clowns or just ones from the circus or clowns for hire for kid's parties?

 

[caojyn]

But, I do have a follow-up question for those that suffer from "clownaphobia." Does that also apply to rodeo clowns or just ones from the circus or clowns for hire for kid's parties?

Coulrophobia
and yes all clowns,

 

[Billybob]

 

[Eric_Williams]

 

[caojyn]

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[candrpotts]

I've known some clowns, and even those guys are creepy when they get into "face".

 

[NINEROUND]

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Nothin wrong with these clowns.

 

[Jack T.]

But, I do have a follow-up question for those that suffer from "clownaphobia." Does that also apply to rodeo clowns or just ones from the circus or clowns for hire for kid's parties?

Rodeo clowns don't bother me. . .they're not "in character", I guess, or maybe my brain tells me they are dressed that way to confuse the bull, not to be a "clown."

 

[Billybob]

History anyone...

The History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary

You aren’t alone in your fear of makeup-clad entertainers; people have been frightened by clowns for centuries


Read more: http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/The-History-of-Scary-Clowns-217771511.html#ixzz2fAUW8iPw
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http://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-...y&page=1#Scary-Clowns-Joseph-Grimaldi-631.jpg

 

[reddog1]

This thread is creepy.