Old "fear Of Clowns" Post

[christiangirl]

Originally Posted by imsohappythatiama

Also, my church used to have a "Clown Ministry," where they used a clown troupe to act out stories from the Bible. Trust me, seeing a clown crucified with a crown of thorns on his rainbow-wigged head is not something I wanted to see.

I think I just laughed so hard that I woke up my parents.


JAMES--I'M NOT EVEN SCARED OF CLOWNS AND I HATE YOU FOR THAT!!!


For real, I always loved clowns until I got to college and EVERY girl in my dorm was terrified of them. The phobia must be contagious because now, I'm not really scared, but they make me a little uneasy. I've never seen "It" and don't plan on it. And that's final.

[honeychile]

James, you have to do something about that nasty streak. blech.

[honeychile]

Research back up those afraid of clowns!

From Yahoo!

Don't Send In The Clowns

"Wed Jan 16, 8:32 AM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - Bad news for Coco and Blinko -- children don't like clowns and even older kids are scared of them.

The news that will no doubt have clowns shedding tears was revealed in a poll of youngsters by researchers from the University of Sheffield who were examining how to improve the decor of hospital children's wards.

The study, reported in the Nursing Standard magazine, found all the 250 patients aged between four and 16 they quizzed disliked the use of clowns, with even the older ones finding them scary.

"As adults we make assumptions about what works for children," said Penny Curtis, a senior lecturer in research at the university.

"We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable.""

(Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Steve Addison)

[skylark]

Originally Posted by honeychile

"We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable.""

Honestly, I've never understood the appeal of clowns, anyway. I can't say I was afraid of them, but I think I always thought they were a little ridiculous.

[nittanyalum]

I am CRYING after reading that post again, I am laughing so hard. It never fails to deliver!!!!

[ForeverRoses]

My boss thinks I have lost my mind. I have been laughing so hard I have tears rolling down my face!

Oh and my two boys that can talk both dislike clowns. The older one things they are boring and the younger one is scared of them. So I save $$ by not having to take them to the circus! Hopefully the baby won't like them either...

[BetteDavisEyes]

I love this thread. It never fails to make me laugh.

[catiebug]

I am *terrified* of clowns.

[scbelle]

Originally Posted by imsohappythatiama

Also, my church used to have a "Clown Ministry," where they used a clown troupe to act out stories from the Bible. Trust me, seeing a clown crucified with a crown of thorns on his rainbow-wigged head is not something I wanted to see. I'd just read the hymnal for the duration of the little skit. People would be like, "Wasn't that special?" Ummmm....no. And I don't think Jesus would appreciate being portrayed by that hack with the big red lips and ridiculous shoes. And I'm pretty sure they didn't have suspenders and face paint back in the Biblical day.

My church had a clown ministry, too! We didn't have crucified-clown Jesus, but the youth (the clown ministry members) often went to places around town to perform. I remember going to a retirement home in town to put on a show. We were getting ready to start the show, and we were lined up in a back hallway. An old lady came walking up, and apparently didn't know about the show. She started screaming bloody murder and hitting one of the guys with her cane. She started yelling, "Get the hell out of here, clown! You can't have my soul!" It was really bizarre.

[Senusret I]

Originally Posted by nittanyalum

I am CRYING after reading that post again, I am laughing so hard. It never fails to deliver!!!!

OMG I can't stop laughing eitherrrrrrrr

ETA: I am laughing like the men in this youtube clip: http://youtube.com/watch?v=TXZ0fWkAghA It's NOT clowns, it's models falling

[Fawn Liebowitz]

I tried using the search function. Didn't work for me.

I would love reading the "junk stank" and "ho be lookin like a predator" threads, too.


(Pleaseeeeeeee)

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by Fawn Liebowitz

I tried using the search function. Didn't work for me.

I would love reading the "junk stank" and "ho be lookin like a predator" threads, too.


(Pleaseeeeeeee)

The junk stank is the "God this is off color" thread I bumped a little bit ago. I'll find the other one.

[nittanyalum]

Originally Posted by Senusret I

ETA: I am laughing like the men in this youtube clip: http://youtube.com/watch?v=TXZ0fWkAghA It's NOT clowns, it's models falling

Oh, god, I'm cryin' again!!!! I love how they kept replaying it and slowing that second stumble down, the anchors laughed harder every time!

[ForeverRoses]

so I have been singing that "Send in the Clowns" song all afternoon and then will spontaniously burst out laughing. My co-workers now think I am certifiable.

[Scully]

Originally Posted by catiebug

I am *terrified* of clowns.

Me too! Ever since I saw "Killer Clowns from Outer Space" when I was home sick from school.

Whenever one pops up on TV, my husband tells me to hide, I duck my head and he has to let me know when it's over! And it sucks, because I LOVE the circus!