It seems like clowns have been around forever, because they are everywhere in our modern world. But strangely enough, the clown as we know it is a relatively recent creation.
Whether on TV, in the movies, in music, novels, or in the latest headlines, most of us know a lot about clowns, and their close relatives the jester, the mime, and the jack in the box.
But some of us are actually very afraid of them, to the point of the fear being labeled with a name – coulrophobia. What is it about the lovable circus comedians that has such power over people?
Clown Phobia Name "Coulrophobia" Comments Anyone?
In 1998 it was fashionable for a Grown Adult to claim that they have a Fear of Clowns now it's just Pathetic & Tired.
99.9% who claim they have Clown o Phobia have Munchausen syndrome. Everyone that reads this can do a favor by exposing this nonsense & don't buy into it. Keep in mind people who have pseudo clown phobia AKA: Munchausen syndrome may be hard to reach because ego is connected into this False persona. They want attention thru acting scared of Children's Entertainers because it's a "Funny Quirk" but it isn't. There's also some Adults who don't like Clowns because they fear being made a fool of & embarrassed. Folks, Comedians are Clowns without makeup! Real Clown o phobia is extremely rare but those who have don't tell the World & They Seek Professional Help.
In 1998 it was fashionable for a Grown Adult to claim that they have a Fear of Clowns now it's just Pathetic & Tired.
99.9% who claim they have Clown o Phobia have Munchausen syndrome. Everyone that reads this can do a favor by exposing this nonsense & don't buy into it. Keep in mind people who have pseudo clown phobia AKA: Munchausen syndrome may be hard to reach because ego is connected into this False persona. They want attention thru acting scared of Children's Entertainers because it's a "Funny Quirk" but it isn't. There's also some Adults who don't like Clowns because they fear being made a fool of & embarrassed. Folks, Comedians are Clowns without makeup! Real Clown o phobia is extremely rare but those who have don't tell the World & They Seek Professional Help.
The old, metal jack in the boxes were quite scary. The crank was an eerie noise, the clowns weren't very "cute" and they popped out making a clank sound on the metal box. The whole experience was quite scary, especially for a youngster! I'm guessing today's are more child friendly and "cute" but those old vintage ones....yikes!
I've never seen a jack-in-the-box. Were they really scary? I look online and they're mostly funny. Like Georgette, I didn't give much thought to the fear of clowns but after watching Jack Nicholson as one I have one idea where it might come from :). You provided other explanations as well, so thank you for that :)
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I remember getting the Bozo Bucket game as a gift one year and was sooooo excited....until I recognized there were no cool prizes when I made the buckets with the ping pong toss. So disappointed! :)
I think every television viewer dreamed of winning the prizes on the Bozo show! I've never been particularly interested in the "clown" portions of any show, circus, or performance. This however was an interesting article that I did enjoy reading! Thanks for prompting me to think about something I wouldn't normally give much thought to! It was great!
I'm with you, Lana! However, growing up in Chicago while Bozo tickets were purchased at birth just so a child can attend the show before college...well THAT was a clown I would have given anything to see! But, truth be told, it was to win the prizes...not because Bozo and Cookie were all that funny!! :)
Nah, not afraid, but I don't particularly like them. Never thought they were all that funny. Didn't even like Red Skelton that much either.