Podcasts about coulrophobia

Clowns are meant to bring joy. So why do they inspire so much fear? In this episode, we peek behind the greasepaint to explore the origins of coulrophobia, the fear of clowns, and how these strange figures evolved from ancient jesters and rule-breaking pranksters into the painted performers we know today. We uncover deep historical roots, unsettling psychology, and the tragic story of the first modern clown. From royal courts to modern horror films, from cheerful birthday parties to eerie sightings in strange places, clowns have taken a dark and surprising journey through history. We also examine how pop culture and true crime helped shape the terrifying clown image that still haunts us. Whether you laugh at clowns or fear them, this episode might change how you see them forever.

Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns. Some on this podcast have that fear. Others revel in the act of clownin' around. *Cough cough Bob*. In a world where clowns, circuses, and fairs need to be discussed, we're hear to throw on the makeup and make ourselves the nightly entertainment. Hope you're ready to walk the tightrope with the crew tonight!

ATTENDEESBig Cheeko, Keith Rollins, Daniel OlneyAGENDANew BusinessDiscuss the reception of Block Barry White and how it lead to Coulrophobia. Discuss Coulrophobia and Hearts En Rotation in detail. intro and outro by andrew

Clowns are supposed to make you laugh, but often can make you shudder. What is supposed to be a figure of fun is for many the stuff of nightmares. Coulrophobia —the irrational fear of clowns that's surprisingly common. This has been reinforced by popular culture, and many horror film-makers know that a scary clown is the perfect recipe for thrills, resulting in them becoming an icon of terror. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology in February 2023 surveyed 900 individuals, revealing that 53% experienced clown-related fear. Participants pinpointed clown makeup as the primary source of discomfort, with its distortion of human features creating an air of menace. Unable to discern true emotions behind the painted facade, people feel unsettled by the clown's unpredictable antics. The Science Behind the Fear What exactly is so unnerving about clowns? Are murderous clowns a reality or mere fiction? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How do I know if I'm addicted to sex? Why does time go by faster with age? Why should I eat more fermented foods? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. First Broadcast: 7/5/2024 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the infamous Clown Motel, a desert landmark straight out of your worst nightmares. Nestled in Tonopah, Nevada, this bizarre destination is home to over 600 clowns, each staring silently from every corner, shelf, and wall.

Send us a textAre you afraid of clowns?If you're like many who dread those painted smiles, you're not alone- especially as Halloween approaches and horror movies like It remind us just how unsettling they can be. In this episode of Causes or Cures, Dr. Eeks chats with Sophie Scorey about her research on the origins for the fear of clowns or coulrophobia. Sophie dives into the global prevalence of this bizarre phobia and explores why so many people, from kids to adults, are terrified of clowns. Whether it's their exaggerated features or eerie unpredictability, you'll want to tune in to this first-of-its-kind investigation into what makes clowns so nightmare-worthy. Sophie is a psychologist and researcher working towards her PhD at the School of Psychology and Therapeutic Studies, University of South Wales. *New* SUBSCRIBE for Causes or Cures+ Bonus Episodes!You can contact Dr. Eeks at bloomingwellness.com.Follow Eeks on Instagram here.Or Facebook here.Or X.On Youtube.Or TikTok.SUBSCRIBE to her monthly newsletter here.Support the show

Welcome to the grim, dystopian future of Cyberpunk RAD! Our terrible newsies find out the extent of their Coulrophobia (fear of clowns). Time to bring in/on the clowns! Check us out at @RadTheatre! Captioned episodes now available on YouTube. Part of Pull Up a Chair Podcast Network: https://www.puacf.org/podcasts Music powered by Epidemic Sounds.

This week Megan and Jordan are back with a research episode! This time unpacking their very own logo and its symbolism, it's time to talk about Jesters and Clowns! Megan delves into the silly yet sinister history of Jesters, from their role in courts to Shakespeare appearances, their power and influence, the great Jester Wars and the concept of Jester's Privilege and how this podcast is attempting to utilise it. You can't backlist us if we are funny yet insignificant enough! Jordan then discusses the difference between clowns and jesters, Coulrophobia - the fear of clowns and the psychology behind it, the Sad Clown Paradox, clown history and commedia dell'Arte, clown school then and now and the Clown Egg Registry.Tangents include Lasagna at Christmas, being trans is not new, I'm so sorry we can't pronounce Stańczyk, crochet prodigy Megan Alderson, boycott McDonalds but like we do kind of miss Ronald, have I ever seen a Mime in real life and being KILLED BY THE NUT CLOWN.You can find us as @actingupthepodcast on all socials ;)We are @megan_alderson_ & @jordan.skidsArtwork by @those_who.tryWanna be on the pod? Email actingupthepodcast@gmail.com

Since we're talking about "Terrifier 2" next week, and "Terrifier 3" is on the horizon, we figured it'd be a good time to talk about the fear of clowns!   Part of the Morbidly Beautiful Podcasting Network! Go to the all-new www.aaspookshow.com & join our Patreon for bonus episodes & content over at https://www.patreon.com/aaspookshow & follow us on Twitter @AASpookshow as well as Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Slasher & our YouTube channel by searching All-American Spookshow Podcast.  Email us at allamericanspookshow@gmail.com with questions & comments, and be sure to leave us a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify!   LINKS:  https://linktr.ee/aaspookshow

Coulrophobia is the fear of clowns, and it is something that may be embedded in our DNA going back to when the human species were hunted by entities that looked like clowns; some call them the Nephilim. Our guest today, Paul Stobbs, dives deep into this subject and is the creator of the "Nephilim Looked Like Clowns" theory. Paul shares what led him on this incredible journey into his theory and also talks about his amazing research and experiences. You will never look at your circus clown the same again! Understanding Conspiracy Links: http://youtube.com/@uconspiracyFreaky Merch! We are super excited to announce that you can now purchase Let's Get Freaky merch! Hoodies, t-shirts, mugs, stickers and lots more! Check it out! http://tee.pub/lic/aQprv54kktw If you have had any paranormal experiences and would like to be a guest on the show, please get in touch! Email us at letsgetfreakypodcast@outlook.com or message us on social media, Facebook-Instagram-Twitter-TikTok and YouTube @tcletsgetfreakypodcast https://linktr.ee/letsgetfreaky

Today we are flipping open our true crime case files to one that might make those among you with Coulrophobia squirm in your seats. A mother in Florida who answers the door to a bouquet of flowers and balloon courtesy of a red-nosed, big-shoed suitor is suddenly gunned down in broad daylight. The case goes cold for many years before a breakthrough and some neon orange hair finally points a finger at the killer. Today on The Odder, we are talking about the murder of Marlene Warren and the wild way her killer almost got away with it. Was that your doorbell? Better not answer it and let's go!Want to request your own personalized episode? Email me at theodderpod@gmail.com!Follow us on facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/theodderpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/theodderpodcastTwitter: https://twitter.com/theodderpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@theodderpodcastPlease rate and review!Music Credit"Cryptic Sorrow" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Earnest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"Morning" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Main Theme:"Dream Catcher" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Clowns are supposed to make you laugh, but often can make you shudder. What is supposed to be a figure of fun is for many the stuff of nightmares. Coulrophobia —the irrational fear of clowns that's surprisingly common. This has been reinforced by popular culture, and many horror film-makers know that a scary clown is the perfect recipe for thrills, resulting in them becoming an icon of terror. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology in February 2023 surveyed 900 individuals, revealing that 53% experienced clown-related fear. Participants pinpointed clown makeup as the primary source of discomfort, with its distortion of human features creating an air of menace. Unable to discern true emotions behind the painted facade, people feel unsettled by the clown's unpredictable antics. The Science Behind the Fear What exactly is so unnerving about clowns? Are murderous clowns a reality or mere fiction? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: How do I know if I'm addicted to sex? Why does time go by faster with age? Why should I eat more fermented foods? A podcast written and realised by Amber Minogue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kelsey Livengood, such an incredible actress who acts in the movie “Clown Motel: 2 Death Do Us Part” (2022). I was thoroughly impressed with this movie. Although filmed in the hot Nevada desert, I would have to give major props to the location scout for finding abandoned caves to film a movie. However, you would never catch me in Nevada, not even to visit Las Vegas, too much bad stuff happens in Nevada. Have you not seen “Army of the Dead” and other zombie/apocalyptic movies in deserts? Kelsey goes on to tell us what it was like on set and to act with other actors such as Tony Moran, Elissa Dowling, and Ari Lehman. Big names in the horror community and I am sure that it was great to work with them on set. Apart from other ‘Clown' movies, this one definitely sets itself apart from other independent movies that involve the scary nightmares of clowns and things that go bump in the night. Clowns are most definitely top on my list of things to be afraid of. Coulrophobia is a REAL fear in case anyone didn't know… I mean, look at Pennywise and Art. Make sure to catch Kelsey on her podcast “A Little Bit of Mischief” wherever podcasts are heard. And she also stars in the new horror short movie “Sorority Babes” alongside Jessa Flux, Angel Nicole Bradford, and Morrigan Thompson. Until next time freaks and geeks, stay spooky! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/southjerseyhorror/message

Join Punam Verma as she sat in for Mark Lloyd on The Night Shift, delivering a captivating Prince special featuring super guitarist Kel Jenkins and Susan Rogers, Prince's former sound engineer. We had an exclusive glimpse into working with the legendary artist. We also discovered the creative process behind the musical comedy Coulrophobia with the musical director Tiffany.   Finally, Emirati comedian Abz, a dentist by day and a passionate comedian by night, brought humor to the show. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Does the thought of going to the circus strike terror into your heart? Does white face makeup cause your pulse to quicken? Do you flinch with fear when you hear the comical honk of a bicycle horn? Then you may suffer from Coulrophobia, the fear of clowns. Today's episode talks a little bit about the history of the modern clown as well as a few examples of the clowns that frighten us from Pagliacci to Pennywise. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/patrick-conn/support

In this episode, The Favorite Four need to face their fears and a cursed ship name is formed. CW: Paralysis, Claustrophobia, Coulrophobia, Acrophobia, Pupaphobia, Mention of dead bodies, family in peril, bugs crawling, violence, body part replacement, general horror Follow us on social media! Instagram: ⁠⁠devilsinthedice⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠devilsinthedice⁠⁠  Join us on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/devilsinthedice⁠ Gabbi: TikTok - @gaygabz, Instagram - @gabbig25 Freckle: Instagram and TikTok - @freckled.aquarius Icarus: TikTok and BlueSky - @iicarys, Twitter and Instagram - @ii_carys Magnus: All Socials - @legatogelato865 Tony: All Socials - @tonythekiger Big thank you to our friend Zev for being the voice of Johnny's Assistant! Zev: Instagram and TikTok - @zevulous Intro/Outro Music: "Painful Disorientation" by Kevin MacLeod Sounds used in this episode: "Children Cheer Grade School Yay" by avajoliec "nosferatu_ambience" by cormi "Forest jungle nature dark Atmo" by szegvari "Wooden Box Breaking sound effects" by gronnie "Mechanical Street Organ - The Hague" by RTB45 "Wind at door howling 4" by Bosk1 "Broken Glass/Mirror" by LazyLids "The Chase" by Victor_Natas

Joseph Grimaldi was one of England's most famous Regency-era entertainers. Sometimes he's described as the first modern clown, because he established a lot of the hallmarks of clowning that still exist today.  Research: Boyle, Laura. “Joseph Grimaldi, King of Clowns.” Jane Austen Centre. 4/14/2014. https://janeausten.co.uk/blogs/uncategorized/joseph-grimaldi-king-clowns Grimaldi, Joseph. “Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi.” Edited by Charles Dickens (“Boz”), illustrated by George Cruikshank. London, George Routledge and Sons. 1838. Kaplan, Charles. “The Only Native British Art Form.” The Antioch Review , Summer, 1984, Vol. 42, No. 3, "Divine Goalie" Sport and Religion (Summer, 1984). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/461136 Moody, Jane. "Grimaldi, Joseph [Joe] (1778–1837), actor and pantomimist." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. May 29, 2014. Oxford University Press. Date of access 7 Sep. 2023, https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-11630 Read, Leslie du S. "Grimaldi, Joseph [Giuseppe] (1709x16?–1788), dancer and dentist." Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. September 23, 2004. Oxford University Press. Date of access 7 Sep. 2023, https://www.oxforddnb.com/view/10.1093/ref:odnb/9780198614128.001.0001/odnb-9780198614128-e-64341 Simon, Ed. “Here We Are Again!—How Joseph Grimaldi Invented the Creepy Clown.” JSTOR Daily. 5/4/2022. https://daily.jstor.org/here-we-are-again-how-joseph-grimaldi-invented-the-creepy-clown/ Stott, Andrew McConnell. “Clowns on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown: Dickens, Coulrophobia, and the Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi.” Journal for Early Modern Cultural Studies, Vol. 12, No. 4 (Fall 2012). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/26899534 Stott, Andrew McConnell. “The Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi.” The Public Domain Review. 11/14/2011. https://publicdomainreview.org/essay/the-memoirs-of-joseph-grimaldi/ Stott, Andrew McConnell. “The Pantomime Life of Joseph Grimaldi: Laughter, Madness and the Story of Britain's Greatest Comedian.” Canongate. 2010. Woods, Leigh. “The Curse of Performance: Inscripting the ‘Memoirs of Joseph Grimaldi' into the Life of Charles Dickens.” Biography , Spring 1991, Vol. 14, No. 2 (Spring 1991). Via JSTOR. https://www.jstor.org/stable/23539893 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever thought about Eroticizing your Coulrophobia? Author, Educator and ‘Super Nova of Kink' Midori offers a masterclass in negotiation to a fan and young clown fetishist - and this fear scene will give you the willies! As Midori and her lucky pupil Ron don their rainbow wigs & giant clown shoes and prepare to co-top 2 eager submissives in the Shibari conference's dungeon, she teaches him the importance of creativity and clear boundaries. Spoiler Alert: What's the secret to surprising your victims at a Shibari conference? Don't use Rope. #Shibari #RopeBondage #ClownScene   Song: 'Funhouse' (Pink)   Kink l Dungeon | Clown l Rope Bondage l Shibari l Balloon Cage l Feminine Dominance l l Kink Event | Consent Conversation l Assumptions l Topping l Dynamic Rope l Clown Co-Top l Negotiation l Interrogation l Rainbow Wig l Kimono | Negotiator l Fear of Clowns l It l Mirror l Fellate l Play Piercing l Medical Supplies l Needles l Negotiation Masterclass l Laughter l Fish l Clown Makeup l Japanese l Whip Cream l Scare l Fear Scene l Mindfuck l   About our Storyteller:   Trailblazing educator, sexologist, artist, and irritant to banality, Midori founded Rope Dojo and ForteFemme: Women's Dominance Intensive. She penned the first English instruction book on Shibari titled, "Seductive Art of Japanese Bondage" in 2001, paving the way to the popularity of rope. Dan Savage calls her the "Super Nova of Kink," while others affectionately call her Auntie Midori for her cool, tell-it-like-it-is, funny, reality-based teaching. She is also the author of "Wild Side Sex," "Master Han's Daughter," and "Silk Threads.” She also does Creative Living Coaching and Private Sexological Consultations, and has the BEST Patreon in existence.    Midori's Links:   You can learn, laugh and enjoy her special online classes, events and art at www.patreon.com/PlanetMidori Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/planetmidori/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidoriReallyMidori Creative Living Coaching and Private Sexological Consultations: ask@planetmidori.com Classes, articles, art, events - currently all on www.patreon.com/planetmidori FetLife: Midori IG: @PlanetMidori Twitter: @PlanetMidori Episode links:   LIVE EVENT: We're BACK in San Francisco on Friday, September 22nd, kicking off Folsom Street Fair Weekend with a 2-Show K!nktacular! True Stories from Race Bannon, Mollena Williams - Haas, #ProTip: You can See BOTH SHOWS with the 2 Show Ticket! (available thru either link)

Vancouver record label Nerve Wracking Collections has just released their latest EP Coulrophobia, a collaborative concept project that includes Vancouver synthpunk bands, Phuture Memoriez and Jibbernaut. The concept involved choosing a theme and releasing a 4 song split EP with another band. This was an opportunity for NWC to expand and have many artists join their collective. Coulrophobia is the first split EP release derived from this project which revolves around the fear of clowns. The guidelines were kept simple so that each band could make their songs their own. They involved creating two new songs that followed the lyrical theme and a desire to release the EP along with a co-headline live show. Phuture Memoriez is a dark synth-pop-punk band from Vancouver BC and is composed of Marc Blaquiere and Jessica Blaquiere, while Jibbernaut consists of local punks “Gears” and “Hammer”. The songs on the EP are short, fast, visceral blasts that are rooted in early punk and hardcore and have elements of Kraut rock and foundational industrial music. Each track is an explosion, an expression of internal turmoil and angst against discordant hooks and symphonic feedback. “Gears”, singer of Jibbernaut, reflected on the inception of the EP, “When Phuture Memoriez approached us about the Coulrophobia project it appealed instantly. There's something inherently terrifying about clowns. The clown archetype has inhabited the cultural psyche for centuries and the idea of someone transformed into a painted/costumed character for the purpose of amusement holds within it the possibility for unfathomable darkness. We performed a week-long ceremony in our Vancouver compound as preparation for writing these two songs. After those seven days of fasting and sacrificial offerings our namesake, the demon Jibbernaut, appeared holding the pale severed head of a clown in its claws. We got to work immediately in a frenzied state of inspiration and 48 hours later we had “Clown School” and “No One's Laughing Now”. Then we ordered deep fried wontons and tantan noodles and slept for three days.” D I S C O V E R TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jibbernautband?lang=ko-KR Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/phuturememoriez/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Jibbernaut/100092412352065/ Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/phuturememoriez/?hl=en Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/jibber_naut/ Bandcamp: https://phuturememoriez1.bandcamp.com/music Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@nervewrackingcollections5277/featured Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0xX7HI6zFKn6Y5FDKwN8K9?si=xjSBNimsTteBzSS63qBzWA&nd=1 Go to BETTERHELP.com/apologue for confidential online counselling.use the code word Apologue for a 7 day free trial Pledge monthly with Patreon https://www.patreon.com/apologueShop Apologue products at http://apologue.ca/shop Go get the 1 hour mini Documentary on Lowest of the Low's Classic Album Shakespeare my Butt at https://thelowdoc.gumroad.com/l/SMB

Have you ever wanted to be a nurse but were too scared to handle the pressure of real-life clinical practice? Well, fear not, because new research suggests that virtual reality (VR) training could be the answer to your fears! Speaking of fears - The Bizarre Life Cycle of a Female Adactylidium is something straight out of a horror movie. We're not clowning around here, folks! A new study has revealed that uncertainty of harmful intent, media influences, and unpredictability of behaviour are the key factors behind this fear. Who knew that a red nose and big shoes could be so scary? Keeping the fears going the fellas then dive into the gruesome details of the calamitous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which completely obliterated nearby Roman towns and turned their inhabitants into eerie, preserved specimens. Scientists have now discovered new evidence of a cloud of hot gas that essentially vaporized countless victims and turned their brains to glass. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

Have you ever wanted to be a nurse but were too scared to handle the pressure of real-life clinical practice? Well, fear not, because new research suggests that virtual reality (VR) training could be the answer to your fears! Speaking of fears - The Bizarre Life Cycle of a Female Adactylidium is something straight out of a horror movie. We're not clowning around here, folks! A new study has revealed that uncertainty of harmful intent, media influences, and unpredictability of behaviour are the key factors behind this fear. Who knew that a red nose and big shoes could be so scary? Keeping the fears going the fellas then dive into the gruesome details of the calamitous eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 CE, which completely obliterated nearby Roman towns and turned their inhabitants into eerie, preserved specimens. Scientists have now discovered new evidence of a cloud of hot gas that essentially vaporized countless victims and turned their brains to glass. Join the post-episode conversation over on Discord! https://discord.gg/expeUDN

It's a funhouse over at ScaryCrit today as we encounter Art the Clown in 2016's indie gore-fest, Terrifier. Coulrophobia, what may have inspired Terrifier, the strong and weak points of the film and how ridiculousness is Terrifier's fuse box are just some of the crazy things discussed in today's episode. And for our The Last of Us Part II (2020) players, Jared has finally made it to that moment; be sure to skip the cold opening if you want to avoid spoilers!Sign Up for our NewsletterFind Us Onlinewww.scarycritpodcast.comTwitter @ScaryCritPodInstagram @ScaryCritPodTimestamps0:00 - I Do Have An Idea of What Loss Is (cold open) (contains The Last of Us Part II spoilers)10:37 - Theme song11:36 - Negronomicon36:05 - Crit1:53:10 - Final CurlsGems from E85The Last of Us Part II (2020, video game)Game of Thrones (2011)Breaking Bad (2008)The Last of Us (television series, 2023)John Wick 4 (2023)John Wick (2014)John Wick Chapter 2 (2017)John Wick: Parabellum (2019)Scream (2022)The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)Death on the Nile (2021)Jungle Cruise (2021)Glass (2019)A Wrinkle in Time (2018)Split (2018)That's So Raven (2003)Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990)Dawson's Creek (1998)Abbott Elementary (2021)Charmed (1998)Ted Lasso (2020)Insecure (2016)South Park (1997)Lovecraft Country (2020)Jersey Shore (2009)Selling Sunset (2019)Batman (1939)American Horror Story: Cult (2017)It (2017)Hell House LLC (2015)House of 1000 Corpses (2003)Killer Klowns from Outer Space (1988)Hop the Frog (Edgar Allen Poe, 1849)Scream VI (2023)The Black Phone (2022)The Big Comfy Couch (1992)Terrifier (2016)All Hallows Eve (2013)V/H/S (2012)Trick r' Treat (2007)The Ninth Circle (2008)The Ring (2002)The Grudge (2004)The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari (1920)The Strange Thing About the Johnsons (2011)Planet Terror (2007)Saló, or the 120 Days of Sodom (1975)Saw (2004)Texas Chainsaw Massacre (2003)Hostel (2005)Hatchet (2006)Jawbreaker (1999)Teeth (2007)Hard Candy (2005)The Boy Behind the Door (2020)Halloween (1978)The Autopsy of Jane Doe (2016)The Wailing (2016)The Sadness (2021)The Blackening (2023)

Stop Clowning Around! No Really, Why Are Clowns So Creepy?Coulrophobia is no laughing matter. This irrational fear of clowns can cause panic and nausea. Although it's a rare phobia, many people find clowns creepy if not downright scary. Why? The answer lies partly in the prevalence of evil clowns in popular culture—think Pennywise in Stephen King's It (1986). However, according to researchers, there are actual psychological reasons why we fear clowns.Stop Clowning Around! No Really, Why Are Clowns So Creepy?KURIOUS - FOR ALL THINGS STRANGE

Mikey, Frankie, and Gianna talk blue cheese vs ranch, being better in bed by doing yoga, how to get a summer bod in 2 days, doing laundry properly, coulrophobia, waiting for maintenance people, and how to tell if a guy is lying. They also get advice for a girl because her boyfriend refuses to share his location with her. And they give away another trip to Universal Orlando Resort.

Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns, is a widely acknowledged phenomenon. And the latest studies indicate this fear is present among both adults and children in many different cultures for many different reasons. And here to discuss why it's unfair to lump the actions of all clowns together, we turn to Mr. Flimbles. Listen to Lamont & Tonelli Monday through Friday, 6-10am, on 107.7 The Bone in the San Francisco Bay Area. Follow Lamont & Tonelli:Website: http://www.landtradio.com/Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/lamontandtonelliTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/landtshowInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/landtshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

His mother took him to the circus and Mike freaked out. Scientists have given a name to people who are afraid of clowns, Coulrophobia.

The word of the day is "Coulrophobia", or a fear of clowns. A new study says that  HALF of us admit to having this to some degree. Find out some of the reasons we're afraid of them & more, including a theft thwarted because the getaway Tesla's battery died, in STUPID NEWS! #PhilShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are you afraid of clowns? Maybe you should be. When a “do not open” sign is ignored, a woman finds herself haunted by "The Cracking Man", a frightening clown doll with a noisy presence. In this episode, Greg dates a Christian clown, Dana stumbles into paranormal ASMR, the gang cracks a cursed doll case, and Connor digs up a terrifying true story of possession-by-clown. Get ready to enter the Big Top, because it's time to stoke your coulrophobia! Join the Museum: https://patreon.com/paramuseumVisit Our Website: https://hauntedobjectspodcast.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/25xf92nxFollow Greg NewkirkTwitter: https://twitter.com/nuekerkInstagram: https://instagram.com/nuekerkWebsite: https://gregorynewkirk.comFollow Dana NewkirkTwitter: https://twitter.com/weird_danaInstagram: https://instagram.com/weird_danaFollow Connor J. RandallTwitter: https://twitter.com/connorjrandallInstagram: https://instagram.com/connorjrandallSHOW NOTES:- Chiropractic Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/5dzfn2jt - “Coulrophobia and the Trickster” by Joseph Durwin: https://tinyurl.com/3pbrrrns- Ringling Brothers official “How to Be A Clown”: https://tinyurl.com/54c4tckx- Actual Clown Tryouts: https://tinyurl.com/5e3zdka9- Fear Survey from Chapman University:  https://tinyurl.com/4f8z9sb3- Why Are We Afraid of Clowns?: https://tinyurl.com/2p8jkjnh- Reader's Digest Covers Clowns: https://tinyurl.com/5a87888m- Atlas Obscura Clown Sighting Map: https://tinyurl.com/5x47ew3e- The Clown Panic of 2016: https://tinyurl.com/2cwvcycx- The Clown Who Started the Craze - Gags: https://tinyurl.com/vjasd6vd- Learn More About Sleep Paralysis: https://tinyurl.com/bde6yu5p- Emmett Kelly / Weary Willie: https://tinyurl.com/2s4zjbk2- More on the Kelly Family Story: https://tinyurl.com/wwude726- Emmett Kelly & Carol Burnett: https://tinyurl.com/2urabcs3Copyright 2023 Planet WeirdHosted by Greg and Dana NewkirkProduced by Connor J RandallAdditional Research by Keelin MathewsPhotography by Karl PfeifferArt by Dustin WilliamsTheme by Adam Hayman"The Disembodied Voice" by Chuck Fresh

Are you afraid of clowns? Maybe you should be. When a “do not open” sign is ignored, a woman finds herself haunted by "The Cracking Man", a frightening clown doll with a noisy presence. In this episode, Greg dates a Christian clown, Dana stumbles into paranormal ASMR, the gang cracks a cursed doll case, and Connor digs up a terrifying true story of possession-by-clown. Get ready to enter the Big Top, because it's time to stoke your coulrophobia!  Join the Museum: https://patreon.com/paramuseumVisit Our Website: https://hauntedobjectspodcast.comSubscribe on YouTube: https://tinyurl.com/25xf92nxFollow Greg NewkirkTwitter: https://twitter.com/nuekerkInstagram: https://instagram.com/nuekerkWebsite: https://gregorynewkirk.comFollow Dana NewkirkTwitter: https://twitter.com/weird_danaInstagram: https://instagram.com/weird_danaFollow Connor J. RandallTwitter: https://twitter.com/connorjrandallInstagram: https://instagram.com/connorjrandall SHOW NOTES: - Chiropractic Ghosts: https://tinyurl.com/5dzfn2jt  - “Coulrophobia and the Trickster” by Joseph Durwin: https://tinyurl.com/3pbrrrns - Ringling Brothers official “How to Be A Clown”: https://tinyurl.com/54c4tckx - Actual Clown Tryouts: https://tinyurl.com/5e3zdka9 - Fear Survey from Chapman University:  https://tinyurl.com/4f8z9sb3 - Why Are We Afraid of Clowns?: https://tinyurl.com/2p8jkjnh - Reader's Digest Covers Clowns: https://tinyurl.com/5a87888m - Atlas Obscura Clown Sighting Map: https://tinyurl.com/5x47ew3e - The Clown Panic of 2016: https://tinyurl.com/2cwvcycx - The Clown Who Started the Craze - Gags: https://tinyurl.com/vjasd6vd - Learn More About Sleep Paralysis: https://tinyurl.com/bde6yu5p - Emmett Kelly / Weary Willie: https://tinyurl.com/2s4zjbk2 - More on the Kelly Family Story: https://tinyurl.com/wwude726 - Emmett Kelly & Carol Burnett: https://tinyurl.com/2urabcs3 Copyright 2023 Planet WeirdHosted by Greg and Dana NewkirkProduced by Connor J RandallAdditional Research by Keelin MathewsPhotography by Karl PfeifferArt by Dustin WilliamsTheme by Adam Hayman"The Disembodied Voice" by Chuck Fresh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell me truthfully - are you afraid of clowns? In honor of Halloween, I decided to tackle one of the requested topics I've been hanging on to for a special day –clowns! The creepy, evil kind, to be specific. How did the clown archetype as we know it today evolve over the centuries, and at what point did things take a more sinister turn? What is it about a creepy clown that we love to hate so much? Why is clown fear so prevalent that you are guaranteed to see at least one (if not a dozen) in every haunted house or corn maze? Where do evil clowns show up in the wide world of horror we all know and love, and where do they show up in real life? I am going to answer these questions for you, and tell a nice spooky Halloween bedtime story which is about – you guessed it – a deeply creepy clown with murder on his mind. It's obvious why today, of all days, I would want to celebrate the creepy clown, right? Because creepy, evil, demented maniacs with smiles painted on their faces are terrifying, horrifying, and totally Creeptastic! See visuals for this episode on Instagram! Support Creeptastic on Patreon! Contact me and find links to social media at Creeptastic.com!

Coulrophobia is the irrational fear of clowns. People experience extreme cases of anxiety, a racing heart, nausea, and profuse sweating. Most people can avoid clowns. Some need exposure therapy, a type of psychotherapy, to help manage their reactions to clowns and clown images. There is supposedly nothing to be afraid of but what if there is something instinctual about our fear of those in the brightly colored clothes and face paint. Perhaps it is a survival instinct meant to protect us from something darker. The related urban legend of evil clown sightings in real life is known as "phantom clowns". First reported in 1981 in Brookline, Massachusetts, children said that men dressed up as clowns had attempted to lure them into a van. The panic spread throughout the US in the Midwest and Northeast. Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they take another trip Within The Mist to discuss the origin of clowns and some of the terrifying cases that suggest that there are some evil clowns out there in the shadows and woods tonight. Within the Mist has been nominated for the Best Fortean category at the second annual Paranormality Magazine awards. You can support the show by visiting the link provided and casting your vote. https://paranormalitymag.com/2022-paranormality-podcast-awards-voting/?fbclid=IwAR0qJfA-gRFBnn5dgE724P7bkMmTh_gF2RZsPX1Lepf-6oGfpBfchOTmQpw Loren Coleman's Mysterious America: https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-America-Strangest-Creepiest-Creatures/dp/1416527362 Benjamin Radford's Bad Clowns: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Clowns-Benjamin-Radford/dp/0826356664 --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/withinthemist/support

Coulrophobia is a fear of clowns. Experts estimate that 1 in 10 adults have this fear. While clowns want to spread cheer, some people find them downright creepy.So what could be worse than a single clown? How about an entire motel dedicated to them?This motel is no laughing matter.Aptly named the Clown Motel, this desert destination is straight out of a horror film: Over 600 clowns can be found on the premises, according to the tourism website for Tonopah, Nev., which refers to the motel as a “landmark.”Are you ready to enter the circus???If you loved this episode please subscribe and share it to your friends.If you want to see what Anne and Renata are up to join them on their social media platforms at Anne and Renata.Follow Anne and Renata:Facebook: @AnneAndRenataInstagram: @AnneAndRenataYouTube: @AnneAndRenataTikTok: @AnneAndRenata#ghosts #hauntedsites #paranormalpodcasts #truehauntingspodcast #podcastaboutghosts #anneandrenata #frightfullygood #truehauntings #ghosts #spectres #spirits #haunteddestination #clownhotel #hauntedclownhotel #hauntedamerica #paranormalpodcast #poltergeist #apparition #clowns #hauntedtravel #hauntedrooms #hauntedsite #hauntedhotels #hauntednevadausa#theclownhotelnevada #theclownhotel #hauntedclownhotel Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coulrophobia is the irrational fear of clowns.  People experience extreme cases of anxiety, a racing heart, nausea and profuse sweating. Most people can avoid clowns. Some need exposure therapy, a type of psychotherapy, to help manage their reactions to clowns and clown images.There is supposedly nothing to be afraid of but what if there is something instinctual about our fear of those in the brightly colored clothes and facepaint.  Perhaps it is a survial instinct meant to protect us from something darker.The related urban legend of evil clown sightings in real life is known as "phantom clowns". First reported in 1981 in Brookline, Massachusetts, children said that men dressed up as clowns had attempted to lure them into a van. The panic spread throughout the US in the Midwest and Northeast.Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they take another trip Within The Mist to discuss the origin of clowns and some of the terrifying cases that suggest that there are some evil clowns out there in the shadows and woods tonight.Within the Mist has been nominated for the Best Fortean category at the second annual Paranormality Magazine awards.  You can support the show by visiting the link provided and cast your vote.      https://paranormalitymag.com/2022-paranormality-podcast-awards-voting/?fbclid=IwAR0qJfA-gRFBnn5dgE724P7bkMmTh_gF2RZsPX1Lepf-6oGfpBfchOTmQpwLoren Coleman's Mysterious America: https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-America-Strangest-Creepiest-Creatures/dp/1416527362Benjamin Radford's Bad Clowns: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Clowns-Benjamin-Radford/dp/0826356664Support the show

Coulrophobia is the irrational fear of clowns. People experience extreme cases of anxiety, a racing heart, nausea, and profuse sweating. Most people can avoid clowns. Some need exposure therapy, a type of psychotherapy, to help manage their reactions to clowns and clown images.There is supposedly nothing to be afraid of but what if there is something instinctual about our fear of those in the brightly colored clothes and face paint. Perhaps it is a survival instinct meant to protect us from something darker.The related urban legend of evil clown sightings in real life is known as "phantom clowns". First reported in 1981 in Brookline, Massachusetts, children said that men dressed up as clowns had attempted to lure them into a van. The panic spread throughout the US in the Midwest and Northeast.Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they take another trip Within The Mist to discuss the origin of clowns and some of the terrifying cases that suggest that there are some evil clowns out there in the shadows and woods tonight.Within the Mist has been nominated for the Best Fortean category at the second annual Paranormality Magazine awards. You can support the show by visiting the link provided and casting your vote. https://paranormalitymag.com/2022-paranormality-podcast-awards-voting/?fbclid=IwAR0qJfA-gRFBnn5dgE724P7bkMmTh_gF2RZsPX1Lepf-6oGfpBfchOTmQpwLoren Coleman's Mysterious America: https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-America-Strangest-Creepiest-Creatures/dp/1416527362Benjamin Radford's Bad Clowns: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Clowns-Benjamin-Radford/dp/0826356664 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coulrophobia is the irrational fear of clowns. People experience extreme cases of anxiety, a racing heart, nausea, and profuse sweating. Most people can avoid clowns. Some need exposure therapy, a type of psychotherapy, to help manage their reactions to clowns and clown images.There is supposedly nothing to be afraid of but what if there is something instinctual about our fear of those in the brightly colored clothes and face paint. Perhaps it is a survival instinct meant to protect us from something darker.The related urban legend of evil clown sightings in real life is known as "phantom clowns". First reported in 1981 in Brookline, Massachusetts, children said that men dressed up as clowns had attempted to lure them into a van. The panic spread throughout the US in the Midwest and Northeast.Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they take another trip Within The Mist to discuss the origin of clowns and some of the terrifying cases that suggest that there are some evil clowns out there in the shadows and woods tonight.Within the Mist has been nominated for the Best Fortean category at the second annual Paranormality Magazine awards. You can support the show by visiting the link provided and casting your vote. https://paranormalitymag.com/2022-paranormality-podcast-awards-voting/?fbclid=IwAR0qJfA-gRFBnn5dgE724P7bkMmTh_gF2RZsPX1Lepf-6oGfpBfchOTmQpwLoren Coleman's Mysterious America: https://www.amazon.com/Mysterious-America-Strangest-Creepiest-Creatures/dp/1416527362Benjamin Radford's Bad Clowns: https://www.amazon.com/Bad-Clowns-Benjamin-Radford/dp/0826356664 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The I-Scream Queens, D'Elle Memphis, Lauren Knight, Kat Malone and Ma Miller take dive deep into Coulrophobia and why many people fear clowns and even experience extreme, irrational reactions when they see them in person, film or photos. Our special guest Willy Vodka most recently appeared in Clown Motel 2. Warning this episode will contain clowns…twisted, rough edged clowns. Part of the Cereal Box Network - www.cerealboxnetwork.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/iscreamqueensshow/message

As promised, there is a show dropped today on the 27th!  Praise Satan!The question has been asked if we are Satanists, and the correct answer is that we were raised Satanists but are not practicing Satanists.On this show we tackle the age-old question of The Beatles vs The Rolling Stones - the question about which one wore the mop haircut better.  It's a lengthy and greasy discussion and might be well worth your time!Thank you again for your patronage!Scott, Dave, and CoryHere are the rounds:Boogie Down Productions - Criminal MindedKanye West - My Beautiful Dark Twisted FantasyBob Dylan - Blood on the TracksLed Zeppelin - Physical GraffitiDavid Bowie - Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps)Neil Young - HarvestThe Rolling Stones - Some GirlsThe Beatles - Let it BeSupport the showCheck out our homepage website here!Follow us on Instagram!Support your favorite uncaffeinated podcasters - buy us a coffee... please???

GUEST HOST KRIS!! Banter with the Beardsleys In this special edition of Banter, Kris and Tyler discuss Coulrophobia, or the fear of clowns. For the topic of the episode, Tyler takes us to Pennsylvania to tell us the tale of one of the strangest cryptids in existence; the legendary Squonk. With this creature's strange defense mechanism, how has it survived for so long, and why are their no photos of it? Listen and find out!! Have a topic you'd like us to talk about? LET US KNOW! ContactUs@beardedthings.com JOIN NOW! The Facebook Bearded Friends Group Want to leave us a message to be featured on an episode?  click here! https://anchor.fm/beardedthings/message _______________________________________________ Connect with us on all the socials! Facebook: Facebook.com/BeardedThings Instagram: BeardedThingsPod Twitter: Beardedthings YouTube: BeardedThingsPod E-mail: contactus@beardedthings.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coulrophobia is no laughing matter. Although the actual phobia is somewhat rare, most people agree that clowns are creepy. Clowns as pranksters, jesters, jokers, harlequins, and mythologized tricksters have been around for ages, but when did they turn into the sinister beings that haunt our nightmares? This inherent creepiness was taken to an extreme with the idea of the ‘killer clown.” And some people believe this started with the arrest of infamous serial killer-John Wayne Gacy. Also known as "The Killer Clown", Gacy murdered 33 young men before burying them in his crawl space. Sources: -https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-and-psychology-of-clowns-being-scary-20394516/ -https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20161019-a-surprising-history-of-the-bad-clown -https://www.businessinsider.com/why-people-are-scared-of-clowns-2013-8#in-1986-stephen-king-wrote-it-a-horror-novel-where-a-demon-attacks-children-disguised-as-a-clown-it-was-so-popular-that-it-was-turned-into-a-tv-miniseries-in-1990-since-then-clowns-have-become-a-common-horror-trope-in-movies-like-saw-funnyman-and-clownhouse-9 -https://owlcation.com/humanities/History-of-the-Medieval-Jester -https://historicengland.org.uk/research/inclusive-heritage/disability-history/1485-1660/disability-in-the-tudor-court/ -https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/john-wayne-gacys-childhood -https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/john-wayne-gacy-death

Welcome back! This week the dads are talking about things like "Hippopotomonstrosesquippedaliophobia", "Koumpounophobia", "Coulrophobia" or "lepidopterophobia" as this week's question is... what things you are afraid, scared, frightened or maybe have a phobia of. Leon has an unknown phobia of "sidonglobophobia" and that is not a phobia of people called SID! but you'll have to listen to find out what it is....... You can still have your say by messaging the pair at dadtales@outlook.com or messaging them on any of the social media platforms. Click the link--->https://instabio.cc/20816N5u9cx We still have plonkers of the pod! This week Andrew is the target! You'll have a listen to find out who and why! Don't forget to leave us a 5-star review and some nice comments or any comments! Don't forget to head over to our YouTube channel to see our latest video. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuyLNdkckOkQligJtlQ_wJg Whilst you are there, don't forget to turn on notifications and ring the bell to keep up to date with our latest videos! https://instabio.cc/20816N5u9cx

Coulrophobia is, by definition, the fear of clowns. According to the Cleveland Clinic website, those who fear clowns may experience extreme, irrational reactions when they see them in person or in various forms of media. So when creepy clown sightings started popping up in 2016, it created a full-blown panic across the country. Reports and videos of these "Killer clowns" spread like wildfire with claims that some of them were attempting to lure children into the woods. What most people don't realize is that these sightings originated in the upstate of South Carolina. What was the inspiration for these clown sightings? Some think it was promotional material for upcoming films, but maybe the motivations were more sinister than we thought. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scspookshow/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/scspookshow/support

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We begin the new year by finishing up Rufus The Clown. In Chapter 7 - Labour Party, Rufus rescues a pregnant woman and brings her to a hospital. In Chapter 8 - Coulrophobia, Rufus saves a girl from being hit by a car, but his clown make-up terrifies her and causes a whole neighbourhood to turn on him. Email: mortiferousarcadia@gmail.com Follow me here: https://linktr.ee/MasterVoluminous Purchase Rufus The Clown: https://www.amazon.com/Rufus-Clown-Gift-Enyadike-Jr-ebook/dp/B08BCP23GM https://www.takealot.com/rufus-the-clown/PLID70955307 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mortiferousarcadia/message

Hello and welcome to episode 32 of The High Strangeness podcast. As it's spook-tober we thought we'd give you a creepy clown episode! Join Gav and I as we chat about the origins and different types of the clown as well as some creepy urban legends, the clown sighting phenomena, coulrophobia and of course some real-life criminal clowns!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/thehighstrangenesspodcast?fan_landing=true)

WARNING if you fear clowns, this episode may be triggering.  Frankie and Tish discuss coulrophobia and when they believe the publics view of clowns changed.  

Why are people so afraid of clowns? Also Ross' phobia is revealed and he has a difficult conversation with his wife. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/wonk/wp/2014/10/30/clowns-are-twice-as-scary-to-democrats-as-they-are-to-republicans/ https://www.britannica.com/list/10-famous-clowns-from-comical-to-creepy https://scifi.stackexchange.com/questions/131380/was-rorschachs-pagliacci-joke-a-real-joke https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Wayne_Gacy https://www.britannica.com/story/why-are-people-afraid-of-clowns https://www.theverge.com/2016/10/7/13191788/clown-attack-threats-2016-panic-hoax-debunked https://blog.kachinahouse.com/an-exploration-of-hopi-clown-culture/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-and-psychology-of-clowns-being-scary-20394516/ https://time.com/5713958/why-are-people-afraid-of-clowns/

The Dark Rum Podcast where we discuss Monsters, Myths & Mayhem. Kyle and Turtle return to stories from the dark side discussing: The Great Clown Panic of 2016. Are you one of the 7.8% of Americans that suffer from Coulrophobia, the Fear of Clowns? Do their painted on smiles and bright red noses fill you with dread. This week the guys go all the way back to the beginning discussing the birth of the profession of the clown; from revered holy man to master of slapstick humor, from equestrian shows to haunting the waking nightmares of millions. They explore the history that built up to the Great Clown Panic of 2016 and how social media helped this freak rash of people dressed as clowns acting threateningly to grow from isolated occurrences to a world wide panic. Leading to wide spread hysteria, the assault of many real working clowns, and even deaths! Follow Us @ Website: www.rumrunnaspodcastnetwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/darkrumpodcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/darkrumpodcast   Support Us @: https://www.patreon.com/Rumrunnas   Send your stories in to: darkrumstories@gmail.com   An associated podcast of the Rum Runnas Podcast Network distributed under AgeofRadio https://www.ageofradio.org/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Today's Episode of The DWS we're unveiling our personal Phobias and discussing the existence of the Bizarre FEARS that people have including:phobophobianomophobiarypophobiaephebiphobiasomniphobiaaquaphobia The Devinwade show hosted by Dangerous DevNasty is more than just a podcast. Developed by The Producer & The Filmmaker that brought you Million Dollaz Worth of Game, this offering serves as a great dose of weekly comedic & unapologetic takes on Real Life situations and topics. If you're a lover of Real People squeezed in on small Red sofas, Comedy, Art, Hip-Hop & social issue discussions, this is the show for you. ALWAYS Under Construction. We'd rather Build Than Destroy. Welcome to The Devinwade Show!Created by @DEVINWADE (Devinwade Robinson)@PORTARICH@WALESCADDJ: @IAMCHELSEALEEMUSIC BY @TINKAABELLAAA "GO TO WORK"AUDIO MIX: @ACETHEENGINEERFor Merch:www.DevNasTees.comwww.TheDevinwadeShow.com#phobophobia #nomophobia #trypophobia #amaxophobia #coulrophobia #gheefunnypodcast #ephebiphobia #somniphobia #aquaphobia

Once-beloved children's entertainers are blazing nightmare fuel in videogames, where white makeup and red noses are all but synonymous with sadism and murder. While this week's Laser Time explores evil clowns in wider pop-culture, we're drilling down to find five of the most terrifying clowns ever to menace gamers. Then it's on to Indivisible, PlayStation 5 news, and your creepiest arcade experiences.