Coulrophobia

do you know anyone with Coulrophobia?

I always thought it was more of just a silly fear, but turns out it can be a pretty bad affliction after speaking with an aquaintance that apparently has this.

I wonder if Toe Cutter has anything to add here?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coulrophobia

It's been mentioned before, by Scar-when-she-posted-random-stuff: http://www.blueblood.net/boards/showthread.php?t=8548

(from which it seems BB members and irrational fears of clowns have quite a history... I blame a lack of custard in the diet.)

is that clown fear? if so, that's me. I really don't dig clowns. they scare the bejesus outa me.

They never evoked fear. I just felt like kicking em around a bit. Like I said, I am an Uncle now. I'll let clowns be as long as they don't agitate my nephew.

OEC

I really like the BTBAM song Coulrophobia

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Originally Posted by VoltaireBlue

is that clown fear? if so, that's me. I really don't dig clowns. they scare the bejesus outa me.

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Indeedy yesh it is. You may be scared of them, but have you wondered if they're scared of you?

If someone spends their entire, undoubtedly-troubled life facing nothing more threatening to their self-esteem than a 5-year-old, then I have no doubt a well-aimed "BOO!" from an attractive woman would knock the very stuffing from them. Never be scared of someone who's looking at you thinking "godihopeshedoesnttalktomegodihopeshedoesnttalktom e...."

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Originally Posted by Mindgames

Indeedy yesh it is. You may be scared of them, but have you wondered if they're scared of you?

If someone spends their entire, undoubtedly-troubled life facing nothing more threatening to their self-esteem than a 5-year-old, then I have no doubt a well-aimed "BOO!" from an attractive woman would knock the very stuffing from them. Never be scared of someone who's looking at you thinking "godihopeshedoesnttalktomegodihopeshedoesnttalktom e...."

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somehow that was strangely empowering.

i don't like clowns because you can never see what is going on underneath all that makeup.

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Originally Posted by VoltaireBlue

somehow that was strangely empowering.

i don't like clowns because you can never see what is going on underneath all that makeup.

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Doesn't it make you want to turn the tables on em? I think he may be on to something. I can only speak from 2 experiences though.

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Originally Posted by VoltaireBlue

i don't like clowns because you can never see what is going on underneath all that makeup.

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Acne.

I like good clowns. Good like very amusing and professional. Pantomimics are my favorite kinds. I even thought to dress up as a clown with a friend of mmine and go to town and just be silly.

By change in body language you can clearly see if there's something odd with the clown.