The History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary

[Capt Worley PE]

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#ixzz2b7RoW1Tx

 

[YMZ PE]

I wondered why mimes aren't nearly as frightening as conventional clowns. I guess silence feels less sinister than manic laughter.

 

[ptatohed]

We took our toddler (pre-schooler?) to the B&B and Ringling Bro's Circus two Friday's ago for his third b-day. There weren't nearly as many classic/conventional clowns as I would have thought.

 

[Capt Worley PE]

I wondered why mimes aren't nearly as frightening as conventional clowns. I guess silence feels less sinister than manic laughter.

They aren't frightening, but, boy, they sure inspire hatred and violence in me.

I'm thinking about Sheilds and Yarnell right now and trashing my office.

Like a boss.