Coulrophobia: Fear of Clowns
Clowns are one of the rare characters capable of attracting, and repulsing simultaneously. The exaggeration, of color and movement, and especially the exaggeration of specific body parts, (lips, eyes, nose and big feet) leads to various reactions from different people. Some, find these exaggerations funny, others find them off putting and scary. There is also something about that 'permanent smile' or 'frown' that so many clowns wear that causes most people to want to keep their distance.
With so many 'evil' and psychotic clowns clogging up the media landscape, I thought there needed to be a few examples of the beauty beneath. Now, these clowns may not undo anyone with deep seated coulrophobia, but I would't mind having to wash the red and white make-up off on my body after a night with one of these clowns...
Image by Rubendario
