Clowning Around

In the past month, there has been a lot of clown hysteria with all the recent sightings of creepy clowns. Multiple stories, whether they be fake or real, have come out in the media about clowns coming out of the woods and leading children into them. Not only has it become a joke among media, some people have also gone to the extent of going on "clown hunts", which is where they bring weapons with them and seek out clowns in nearby woods. 

I find this fascinating considering that many people have "irrational" fears of clowns. People believe they are creepy and evil. All these stories must make all those who suffer from coulrophobia (the fear of clowns) to feel validated. 

Personally, I don't find clowns that terrifying. But hey, I wouldn't want to spend more than 10 minutes with a clown so I understand it to a degree. Even after all this clown hysteria has died down, I feel like clowns won't ever be viewed the same way again.