Damn those little men in make up! Well..with the exception of Brian Molko
"One possible theory regarding the prevalence of clown phobia is as follows:
Because clowns have permanent exaggerated expressions painted on their faces - usually of joy, but sometimes of sadness, it renders the observer impotent in measuring facial expression as a precursor of action.
Therefore, for those who are mindful of their environment, possibly due to past traumatic events, they are unable to interpret and accordingly predict what this strange creature may do to them.
This fear or clown phobia is heightened when we observe the “happy clown” performing some aggressive behaviour, tripping someone or spraying water from an innocuous looking flower in the lapel. It becomes too much to cope with and causes tremendous confusion and fear.
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Damn straight. If I ever met that bastard clown who squirted me in the face with water, I'd..well to be fair I'd run away screaming like a girl like I did on Saturday night.
They are even worse than wrinkly fingers and feet. Combined. And that is saying something.
I just saw a picture of that clown from "IT". Despite my valient efforts to overcome my stupid fear, I don't believe I could watch that film.
Because clowns have permanent exaggerated expressions painted on their faces - usually of joy, but sometimes of sadness, it renders the observer impotent in measuring facial expression as a precursor of action.
Therefore, for those who are mindful of their environment, possibly due to past traumatic events, they are unable to interpret and accordingly predict what this strange creature may do to them.
This fear or clown phobia is heightened when we observe the “happy clown” performing some aggressive behaviour, tripping someone or spraying water from an innocuous looking flower in the lapel. It becomes too much to cope with and causes tremendous confusion and fear.
"
Damn straight. If I ever met that bastard clown who squirted me in the face with water, I'd..well to be fair I'd run away screaming like a girl like I did on Saturday night.
They are even worse than wrinkly fingers and feet. Combined. And that is saying something.
I just saw a picture of that clown from "IT". Despite my valient efforts to overcome my stupid fear, I don't believe I could watch that film.