Back in August this year, police in South Carolina received a series of reports about ‘creepy clowns’ trying to lure children into the woods. Although these reports were unsubstantiated, the story has sparked widespread fear. There have been dozens of clown sightings across the US, and now it seems this strange phenomenon has reached the UK.
Just this week, not 15 minutes from where I live, a man wearing a clown mask and a poncho covered in blood was spotted strolling down the street.
This prank has caused schools in the US to ban clown costumes and has seen children in the UK petrified after being chased by a man dressed as a clown brandishing a knife.
So what’s causing people to dress up and torment the public?
We all know the creepy connotations associated with clowns. Despite these characters usually appearing at children’s birthday parties, Stephen King’s Pennywise (from the novel ‘It’), and of course the original killer clown John Wayne Gacy have created fear around brightly coloured clothes, over expressive make up and the idea that someone can hide their face and intentions behind a jolly costume.
This new craze shows no sign of stopping. Whether it’s a funny joke to scare people, or whether there is a more sinister reason for dressing up, police are monitoring all reports.
No one has been hurt, yet.
So what do you think is fueling this prank? Is it harmless? I want to know what you think.
October 9, 2016 at 5:31 pm
*to think that something might happen on Halloween
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October 9, 2016 at 5:27 pm
I have a nasty feeling that there is something much more sinister behind these attacks, it’s either diversion tactics to take the authorities eyes off something else going on or it is to put the public in fear, indicating domination by a particular group that have not yet taken responsibility. We watch and wait to see what happens , but I am sure someone is going to get hurt because of all this and I for one take this seriously. We have Halloween coming up after all, a time when lots of ridiculous pranks happen
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October 9, 2016 at 5:30 pm
Thanks for your thoughts! It is worrying y
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October 9, 2016 at 2:17 pm
I don’t think it’s harmless at all. One of these idiots tried to grab a baby out of her mother’s arms, schools have been closed, and children terrified out of their minds. I’m not sure why it first started, but it’s being spread through social media and more and more morons are piling on.😡
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October 9, 2016 at 2:18 pm
Thanks for sharing your views, I love hearing what other people think about the things I cover. I hope that no one gets hurt through this silly prank.
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October 9, 2016 at 2:38 pm
I hope I didn’t come on to strong. When children are scared or put in danger, that tends to push all my buttons. There was a teenager in Pennsylvania who was wearing a clown mask pushed back on top of his head, who was stabbed to death by a man. Authorities aren’t sure yet if this is connected.
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October 9, 2016 at 2:41 pm
Of course not! This is the place to share your opinions. Jesus I didn’t hear about that occurrence, I really hope this doesn’t escalate further.
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October 9, 2016 at 2:45 pm
I can just see something tragic happening because of this.😕
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