They're NOT scary! Or, how are they scary?
2007-11-15 09:40:51 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
And, I want a REASON!
2007-11-15 09:50:22 · update #1
i agrea with ya there not scarry pepole always think of the movie it by stephen king and i just think the movie is overated half of the pepole dont even know the clown from its name his name is penny wise and half you pepole didnt know that because you havent seen the movie the clowns name is not it the true reason that clown phobia started before it was exaterated in it even though i as a director really like the movie and book pepole have made it to overated back to what i said before it originated with the fear of not knowing the person behind the grease paint and not knowing who he is if hes a homicidel mainiac or wether that grin he gives you is the grin of a murderes being or if its just really a performer its the whole aspect of not knowing.
2007-11-15 11:13:30 · answer #1 · answered by John M 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don t know why people are afraid of clowns clowns are not scary sum times it is cuz the clown on the movie it the name of the clown is notright they shoud not let kids watch it and jack in a box mite scare kids and stuff like that is like 2 reasons people might be afraid of clown
2014-11-29 08:28:06 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Coulrophobia is the Fear of Clowns.
What is the cause of Clown Fear?
Like all fears and phobias, clown fear is created by the unconscious mind as a protective mechanism. At some point in your past, there was likely an event linking clowns and emotional trauma. Whilst the original catalyst may have been a real-life scare of some kind, the condition can also be triggered by myriad, benign events like movies, TV, or perhaps seeing someone else experience trauma.
But so long as the negative association is powerful enough, the unconscious mind thinks: "Ahh, this whole thing is very dangerous. How do I keep myself from getting in this kind of situation again? I know, I'll attach terrible feelings to clowns, that way I'll steer clear in future and so be safe." Just like that clown fear is born. Attaching emotions to situations is one of the primary ways that humans learn. Sometimes we just get the wiring wrong.
The actual phobia manifests itself in different ways. Some sufferers experience it almost all the time, others just in response to direct stimuli. Everyone has their own unique formula for when and how to feel bad.
Love & Blessings
Milly
2007-11-15 09:51:06 · answer #3 · answered by milly_1963 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Well, in my case, when I was about 4 I had a bad dream about clowns. It was a clown inside of a jack-in-the-box. I don't remember the dream anymore, but I remember making my parents throw away my clown jack-in-box. I've found clowns to be creepy ever since.
2007-11-15 13:28:57 · answer #4 · answered by greco1014 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
I suspect that the parents hadn't prepared them properly before they saw the first one. When they are told that the guy is funny and will dress up in a way that should make them laugh and what a good guy he is etc. etc. there will be no fear. None of my children ever looked at a clown as anything fearful.
2007-11-15 09:53:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 4⤋
I don't like clowns because I am afraid of balloons. I think my fear of balloons originated from clowns...either way I tend to stay away from both of them. I don’t know what it is exactly that makes me start to hyperventilate (especially in the presence of balloons) I really start to panic. Most people find it hilarious but honestly, it’s not.
A popular early form of clown was the fool, a role that can be traced back as far as ancient Egypt and appears as the first card in the tarot deck. Most fools suffered from some physical or mental deformity, and were given to the local landlord as a charge, because their families were unable to look after them, and the surrounding communities often feared them.
2007-11-15 10:50:43 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 6⤋
Both my husband and I hate clowns. They are scary, I know they are supposed to funny but it's something about there painted faces that is just terrifying. ahhh just the thought is giving me the heebie jeebies.
2007-11-15 09:50:38 · answer #7 · answered by blondebettie 4 · 3⤊ 4⤋
that creep smile,always laughing and happy but not in a good way.It's like they are insanely happy and feel the need to make be insanely happy just like them.I believe that is why they try to make you laugh all the time.
2007-11-15 20:44:39 · answer #8 · answered by demonfirelife 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I really don't lke them. I think it's because the make-up hides their face, except for the leering grin. Yeach!!!
2007-11-15 11:11:24 · answer #9 · answered by Winterskye 4 · 8⤊ 1⤋
Im afraid of anyone who is that happy!!
2007-11-15 12:59:21 · answer #10 · answered by noonienoodles 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋