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cirquelover · 01-17-2008, 10:10 AM

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LONDON (Reuters) - Bad news for Coco and Blinko -- children don't like clowns and even older kids are scared of them.

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The news that will no doubt have clowns shedding tears was revealed in a poll of youngsters by researchers from the University of Sheffield who were examining how to improve the decor of hospital children's wards.

The study, reported in the Nursing Standard magazine, found all the 250 patients aged between four and 16 they quizzed disliked the use of clowns, with even the older ones finding them scary.

"As adults we make assumptions about what works for children," said Penny Curtis, a senior lecturer in research at the university.

"We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable."

(Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Steve Addison

Gn2Dlnd · 01-17-2008, 10:34 AM

Mmmm-kay. TFA has one (1) picture of a clown in a parade. Our dainty sensibilities are such that we have to reprint a "safe" version of the article without the picture?

Anyhoo, the quote that makes me scratch my head is, "We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable." Unknowable?

At least I know that if I ever want to terrorize the entire LoT, all I have to do is show up to a party in clown makeup. The Clownodore.

Capt Jack · 01-17-2008, 11:00 AM

Clown Killer

for those clown phobic, its time for some payback

BarTopDancer · 01-17-2008, 11:09 AM

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No, I didn't read the article. I presume there are photos in it. If that is what is to be avoided can someone go pull the text so I can read the article?

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Originally Posted by Gn2Dlnd

Mmmm-kay. TFA has one (1) picture of a clown in a parade. Our dainty sensibilities are such that we have to reprint a "safe" version of the article without the picture?

I requested it. I. Do not. Like clowns. I don't even like the clowns in the Electrical Parade. And I still remember the horrible picture someone (I remember who, I will not name names) posted of a very scary clown. That was very mean.

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At least I know that if I ever want to terrorize the entire LoT, all I have to do is show up to a party in clown makeup. The Clownodore.

Good to know.

RStar · 01-17-2008, 11:19 PM

I think kids don't like clowns because people read others with body language and facial expressions. With all of the makeup, you can't read a clown. It's disturbing to have a person smile with a frown painted on. A lot of the newer clowns don't use the makeup. They have a funny nose and clothes, but no other human-altering makeup.

Oh, and my son like the Insain Clown Posse which REALLY frightens me!

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-18-2008, 09:35 AM

I think the term "unknowable" is rather accurate. As RStar said, it's hard to read their faces, and you have no clue what they'll do next.

Eeech, the "clownodore".

Chernabog · 01-18-2008, 10:06 AM

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Eeech, the "clownodore".

Not to worry. If he tests out the makeup in our apartment I'll probably flip out and then you can see then Clownadore exclusively on the 11:00 news.

mousepod · 01-18-2008, 10:33 AM

Heather's brother and his wife are about to have their second baby, a boy, at the end of the month. For the past several months, they've been working on making their 2-year-old daughter comfortable with the fact that she's going to have a baby brother. They asked her what they should call the new baby, and without missing a beat, she replied "JoJo." JoJo is a clown that appears on the Disney Channel. I guess it's not a universal fear...

mousepod · 01-18-2008, 10:38 AM

... I just realized that JoJo is a female clown... so I have no idea what that means...

cirquelover · 01-18-2008, 10:49 AM

It means she'd rather have a sister....or maybe a clown for a sibling instead!!

01-17-2008, 10:10 AM	#11
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	Here is the text only: LONDON (Reuters) - Bad news for Coco and Blinko -- children don't like clowns and even older kids are scared of them. ADVERTISEMENT The news that will no doubt have clowns shedding tears was revealed in a poll of youngsters by researchers from the University of Sheffield who were examining how to improve the decor of hospital children's wards. The study, reported in the Nursing Standard magazine, found all the 250 patients aged between four and 16 they quizzed disliked the use of clowns, with even the older ones finding them scary. "As adults we make assumptions about what works for children," said Penny Curtis, a senior lecturer in research at the university. "We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable." (Reporting by Michael Holden; Editing by Steve Addison
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01-17-2008, 10:34 AM	#12
Gn2Dlnd Parmmadore Jim Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Casita del Queso Posts: 3,810	Mmmm-kay. TFA has one (1) picture of a clown in a parade. Our dainty sensibilities are such that we have to reprint a "safe" version of the article without the picture? Anyhoo, the quote that makes me scratch my head is, "We found that clowns are universally disliked by children. Some found them quite frightening and unknowable." Unknowable? At least I know that if I ever want to terrorize the entire LoT, all I have to do is show up to a party in clown makeup. The Clownodore. __________________ Does anyone still wear a hat?
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Capt Jack check your head Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 4,174	Clown Killer for those clown phobic, its time for some payback __________________ a clear conscience is a sure sign of a fuzzy memory
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RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I think kids don't like clowns because people read others with body language and facial expressions. With all of the makeup, you can't read a clown. It's disturbing to have a person smile with a frown painted on. A lot of the newer clowns don't use the makeup. They have a funny nose and clothes, but no other human-altering makeup. Oh, and my son like the Insain Clown Posse which REALLY frightens me! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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01-18-2008, 09:35 AM	#16
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	I think the term "unknowable" is rather accurate. As RStar said, it's hard to read their faces, and you have no clue what they'll do next. Eeech, the "clownodore". __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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01-18-2008, 10:33 AM	#18
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	Heather's brother and his wife are about to have their second baby, a boy, at the end of the month. For the past several months, they've been working on making their 2-year-old daughter comfortable with the fact that she's going to have a baby brother. They asked her what they should call the new baby, and without missing a beat, she replied "JoJo." JoJo is a clown that appears on the Disney Channel. I guess it's not a universal fear... __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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01-18-2008, 10:38 AM	#19
mousepod You broke your Ramadar! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 4,635	... I just realized that JoJo is a female clown... so I have no idea what that means... __________________ "Give the public everything you can give them, keep the place as clean as you can keep it, keep it friendly" - Walt Disney
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01-18-2008, 10:49 AM	#20
cirquelover Cruising around in my automobile... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Oregon Posts: 2,617	It means she'd rather have a sister....or maybe a clown for a sibling instead!!
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