Twisted Acres Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 because if they did, a scary clown would appear everywhere and scream at you here's the story Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sweet Papa Crimbo Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 because if they did, a scary clown would appear everywhere and scream at you here's the story From those of us West of the Hudson River (i.e. the Rest of the United States) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reni Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 interesting story! Of course while I welcome giving clothes to people, I have always really struggled with giving clothing soaked in American cultural identity to children in other countries. It feels like cultural imperialism to me. Though that clown is creepier than just about anything. When my mom was working in the Dominican Republic, one of her friends would go entertain children in a clown outfit. I always thought that would be more terrifying than fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I read a similar story a while back (might have been here on VC) about a village in Africa where,according to everyone's T-shirts, the Buffalo Bills were the great football dynasty of the 80's. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
a.miller Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Though that clown is creepier than just about anything.I've always found it funny that, on paper, clowns are basically supposed to be the funniest and happiest things ever....and yet, I'd say more people are freaked out by them than made happy. I can't think of anything else like that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
cryptique Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have never understood the appeal of clowns. Do they even have appeal? Are clowns something we're all creeped out by, but tacitly accept because we think others like them? I believe adults seriously overestimate the appeal of clowns to children. Admittedly, I don't spend a lot of time around kids, but I've never known one (including myself, back in the day) who wasn't completely freaked out by clowns. Those fuckers are scary. Oh, and? Not funny. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 From those of us West of the Hudson River (i.e. the Rest of the United States) Grapes a bit sour out there in the Lone Star State? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 From those of us West of the Hudson River (i.e. the Rest of the United States) speak for yourself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeDave Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 i dunno -- maybe it was just my age but i blame clown creepiness on stephen king. I don't recall being particularly creeped out out by clowns as a kid in the 70s-80s until IT came out. from that point on: clowns = creepy in the cosmic consciousness. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I have never understood the appeal of clowns. Do they even have appeal? Are clowns something we're all creeped out by, but tacitly accept because we think others like them? I believe adults seriously overestimate the appeal of clowns to children. Admittedly, I don't spend a lot of time around kids, but I've never known one (including myself, back in the day) who wasn't completely freaked out by clowns. Those fuckers are scary.I think a lot of kids dig clowns because they haven't been marred by fears yet. Maybe they just like clowns, though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I would say it depends on the context and it depends on the clown. Clownery is kind of a kinetic art - still photos don't do them justice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Twisted Acres Posted February 14, 2008 Author Share Posted February 14, 2008 From those of us West of the Hudson River (i.e. the Rest of the United States) I'm a Steelers fan, so it's not really about the game or the result for me... It's about the CLOWN, man! I felt bad for that kid! Clowns scare me, too... especially those black velvet paintings of sad clowns. Even Bozo. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
embiggen Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'm a Steelers fan, so it's not really about the game or the result for me... fuckin' a right! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tweedling Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 It feels like cultural imperialism to me.srsly? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr. Kinsley Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I would say it depends on the context and it depends on the clown. Clownery is kind of a kinetic art - still photos don't do them justice.If anyone here watches Sesame Street on a regular basis you'll understand this - Mr. Noodle (and his brother, Mr. Noodle) on the Elmo's World segments... they don't wear the make-up, but they are basically clowns and they totally freak me out. It took me a while to understand my irrational dislike for them, but I realized that they never talk, they always act like total buffoons, they wear absurd clothes with really big ties and really baggy pants, and worst of all... they're always waiting right outside Elmo's window. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 MISTER NOODLE! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bjorn_skurj Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 If anyone here watches Sesame Street on a regular basis you'll understand this - Mr. Noodle (and his brother, Mr. Noodle) on the Elmo's World segments... they don't wear the make-up, but they are basically clowns and they totally freak me out. It took me a while to understand my irrational dislike for them, but I realized that they never talk, they always act like total buffoons, they wear absurd clothes with really big ties and really baggy pants, and worst of all... they're always waiting right outside Elmo's window. Well, he's dead now, so you can sleep peacefully. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Well, he's dead now, so you can sleep peacefully.Michael Jeter's dead, but Bill Irwin is alive and well!(yes, I know both actors' names) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lammycat Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 Michael Jeter's dead, but Bill Irwin is alive and well!(yes, I know both actors' names)You're right it was Michael Jeter. weird dude but talented. He always kind of scared me. Not in a clown-like way, but a "he makes me a little angry" kind of way. Or maybe it's just that his last name was Jeter, I don't know. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 the only good clown, is Yucko the Clown Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MeDave Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 andof course - shakes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 andof course - shakes. I heard that Michael J. Fox, is going to star in a remake of that film. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Stewart Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 I heard that Michael J. Fox, is going to star in a remake of that film.Is that one of Yucko's? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
aricandover Posted February 14, 2008 Share Posted February 14, 2008 no, that's mine. I entered it into a Neil Hamburger joke contest the other day. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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