The reason people are afraid of clowns is because of some popular idea stemming from stupid American films in which the bad guy is always some asshole dressed up as a clown (Joker, IT, and many more.) They give people the impression that a clown's goofy entertainment is insanity, therefore potentially dangerous, and that their makeup is meant to mask 'evil.' If you go to other parts of the world where such films aren't big and tell them you fear clowns, they'll look at you like you're retarded.
@TheJackyJakeShow I know! It's all about who or what you associate them with. Some of my fondest memories are from going to the circus as a kid, and after some moving performance of acrobats to enchanting music... the clowns would drive out in giant toy cars and stir something hilarious!
@OushGisher Yeah, but they also think you're insane if you talk to animals (which most Americans and Western people in general do). Fear of clowns possibly translates as fear of "insanity" or "chaos" depending on individual interpretation. On the other hand, the reasoning could be more concrete (rational rather than irrational). If that's the case, then the fear is probably based on the assumption that all clowns are baby-eating serial rapists that eat peoples' brains.
@OushGisher You make a good point, but I think there's more to it than that. I'm absolutely terrified of clowns, and pretty much anything that wears a mask. Yes, IT and other clown movies are extremely creepy, but they're not the main reason they scare me. For me, personally, i just don't like the fact that I don't know who they are behind their mask. So, i guess that kind of stems off of a fear of the unknown. (which is actually reasonable anywhere you go.)
@robobabex That's very true and I can see why... but wouldn't you think that a woman with THIS strong of reactions to seeing a clown on a book has more than a fear of the unknown? It seriously seems like she associates the face of a clown itself with something dangerous; it and the disguise seem to be what gives her this intense reaction. After a certain point, it's no longer the fear of the unknown, but associating clowns with creepy circuses and killers and such... Hollywood loves that : /
@robobabex Btw, I hope you don't feel that I'm actually *making fun* of your phobia; I just study psychology, so I'm obsessed with introspection. I'm irrationally afraid of sharks and deep water!
@OushGisher Oh, no I didnt think you were. :) I like to believe that its possible to have a nice friendly debate on the internet every once in a while lol
I'm also irrationally afraid of lizards. If I come across one I will literally haul ass outta there like a bat out of hell. It's just about as bad as the clowns. lol
and I dont think I've ever met anyone else afraid of lizards xD
@robobabex I agree entirely : ) With all the negativity people can spread on the internet, and all the fakeness people dub as good, it's only fair that genuine friendliness and support has a chance too! : ) You've got a good mindset.
And mehhh, to be fair I did get scared as a kid by this salamander, so that might count. Lift up this rock once to see what was under it (this was in the south US during summer so luckily it wasn't a snake), and it jumped out all big and slimy.
Some people think that coulrophobia is a joke, but it's not. If you do not believe me, then don't believe what I am about to tell you... One day i went to a carnival with my friend, Aspen, we were walking to one of the rides when i walked by a clown and i felt myself, unable to breathe. I passed out and people were crowding around me when i awoke. It's a serious matter. Post this to other Coulrophobia videos and tell the people what it's like to have this phobia.
this always makes me think of the joker because he can use this as fear
wolfmanfilms101 4 months ago
Clownkabobs a go go gaj0ob!
\8-o
IggyHazard 7 months ago
In the begining i thought he said "Im afraid of clouds" I was like......wat? xD
lidiyalatvia 8 months ago
bullshit.
kaptanmagaraadami34 8 months ago
The reason people are afraid of clowns is because of some popular idea stemming from stupid American films in which the bad guy is always some asshole dressed up as a clown (Joker, IT, and many more.) They give people the impression that a clown's goofy entertainment is insanity, therefore potentially dangerous, and that their makeup is meant to mask 'evil.' If you go to other parts of the world where such films aren't big and tell them you fear clowns, they'll look at you like you're retarded.
OushGisher 9 months ago 6
@OushGisher hm, good, now i know why some are scared of clowns,i really like clowns myself.
TheJackyJakeShow 9 months ago
@TheJackyJakeShow I know! It's all about who or what you associate them with. Some of my fondest memories are from going to the circus as a kid, and after some moving performance of acrobats to enchanting music... the clowns would drive out in giant toy cars and stir something hilarious!
OushGisher 9 months ago
@OushGisher Yeah, but they also think you're insane if you talk to animals (which most Americans and Western people in general do). Fear of clowns possibly translates as fear of "insanity" or "chaos" depending on individual interpretation. On the other hand, the reasoning could be more concrete (rational rather than irrational). If that's the case, then the fear is probably based on the assumption that all clowns are baby-eating serial rapists that eat peoples' brains.
IggyHazard 7 months ago
@OushGisher Im from Peru, I fear clowns and Im not a retard.
Jauckor 5 months ago
@Jauckor 'Where such films aren't big'
OushGisher 5 months ago
@OushGisher You make a good point, but I think there's more to it than that. I'm absolutely terrified of clowns, and pretty much anything that wears a mask. Yes, IT and other clown movies are extremely creepy, but they're not the main reason they scare me. For me, personally, i just don't like the fact that I don't know who they are behind their mask. So, i guess that kind of stems off of a fear of the unknown. (which is actually reasonable anywhere you go.)
robobabex 5 months ago
@robobabex That's very true and I can see why... but wouldn't you think that a woman with THIS strong of reactions to seeing a clown on a book has more than a fear of the unknown? It seriously seems like she associates the face of a clown itself with something dangerous; it and the disguise seem to be what gives her this intense reaction. After a certain point, it's no longer the fear of the unknown, but associating clowns with creepy circuses and killers and such... Hollywood loves that : /
OushGisher 5 months ago
@robobabex Btw, I hope you don't feel that I'm actually *making fun* of your phobia; I just study psychology, so I'm obsessed with introspection. I'm irrationally afraid of sharks and deep water!
OushGisher 5 months ago
@OushGisher Oh, no I didnt think you were. :) I like to believe that its possible to have a nice friendly debate on the internet every once in a while lol
I'm also irrationally afraid of lizards. If I come across one I will literally haul ass outta there like a bat out of hell. It's just about as bad as the clowns. lol
and I dont think I've ever met anyone else afraid of lizards xD
robobabex 5 months ago
@robobabex I agree entirely : ) With all the negativity people can spread on the internet, and all the fakeness people dub as good, it's only fair that genuine friendliness and support has a chance too! : ) You've got a good mindset.
And mehhh, to be fair I did get scared as a kid by this salamander, so that might count. Lift up this rock once to see what was under it (this was in the south US during summer so luckily it wasn't a snake), and it jumped out all big and slimy.
OushGisher 5 months ago
Maybe the Joker began this way... a coulrophobic who did the same thing as Batman, and 'became what he fears'. Would be cool!
OushGisher 9 months ago
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OushGisher 9 months ago
i suffer the same thing
dk5388 10 months ago
im srry but this video is so fake, coulrophobia is not but this video.is
ToxicKittiKitti 11 months ago
@ToxicKittiKitti Its a short film, you retard
petergalbraith128 10 months ago
and thats why you shouldnt dress yourself up as the thing your scared to death of . .
thelunarghost 11 months ago
Some people think that coulrophobia is a joke, but it's not. If you do not believe me, then don't believe what I am about to tell you... One day i went to a carnival with my friend, Aspen, we were walking to one of the rides when i walked by a clown and i felt myself, unable to breathe. I passed out and people were crowding around me when i awoke. It's a serious matter. Post this to other Coulrophobia videos and tell the people what it's like to have this phobia.
XxBeccaForevaxX 11 months ago
not all clowns are scary...
TheMaddyGuy 1 year ago
Clowns are demons behind makeup to make them seem human
MrGaara153 1 year ago
clowns scare me to death. they are wrong, henceforth why i don't want to ever stop fearing them.
avienda101 1 year ago
gayer than pennywise -.-
bestzocker100 1 year ago
your awesome
collinmd3322 1 year ago
i haaateee clowns...
Fergaliciouscoco 2 years ago 20
im am the evil clown
>:D
crackerHero 2 years ago
god...this vid..scared me..i REALLY REALLY HATE CLOWNS!!
efrencrux99 2 years ago
that is a good idea for people scared of clowns but im not scared of them
316rox 2 years ago
so fake.
XACHRYSTEL 2 years ago
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this looks fake
regSUBLIME 2 years ago 2
this idea is brilliant
MKMachine 2 years ago
ima act like dat for halloween
tricolor707 2 years ago
Reminds me of one of the ending stories of Twisted Metal or something
Re5man 2 years ago
Overcoming a fear of clowns by becoming one? That pretty much sums up my story. :P This was great. I love the laugh.
PenanggalanMonster 3 years ago 12
oh yea i love the final words btw
Locke69666 3 years ago
this could be a good horror novel or movie...now that i mention it this does kind of seem like a really long commercial for a slasher movie.
Locke69666 3 years ago
uh yeah. Im not even coulrophobic and tht still creeped me out
sixsensation23 3 years ago
Lol that made me laugh
foshiz95 3 years ago
i cant get over my fear i hate clowns
j3llyb3an1987 3 years ago
I've overcome my fear of clowns by kicking them in the scrotch if your getting scared punch them!
markguevarra22 2 years ago
This was the creepiest thing I've seen in a very long time... :-| Sheesh... :-P ;-D
theemeraldskull 3 years ago
Zack, I like your new experimentation with dark comedy! Very funny! And clever! :-)
ndaher 3 years ago
im coulraphobic and that scared me, but it was funny! LOL
Grobanite122549 3 years ago
im still afraid of clowns
KayKayPawmint 3 years ago
XD
I loved it!
5/5 stars =)
Smbsandr 3 years ago
Nice piece of work.
Little creepy, but nice:)
MrDavid197900 3 years ago