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Whiskeytide

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20. I'm surprised it hasn't already happened ...

Tue Sep 27, 2016, 01:16 PM

Sep 2016

... most of the sightings have been in States with high levels of gun ownership - people who keep them handy, know how to use them, and are not usually shy about it. And, with all the allegations about "luring children" and overt threats of violence on Facebook ... "Judge, he was dressed like a clown" might be a pretty persuasive defense.

It's just stupid. Whether it's a publicity stunt or just a series of copy-cats ... it's asking for an escalation. I don't usually go in for blaming the victim, but damn.

I DO feel sorry for the actual "Birthday Clown" industry, though. I'm sure they're thinking twice about suiting up and going out in public these days.

And what's going to happen on Halloween?

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Police: 'Creepy clowns' spotted in Palm Bay [View all] Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2016 OP

Is it some kind of juggalo version of Pokemon Go? n/t TygrBright Sep 2016 #1

I hope not. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2016 #2

Dear Juggalo Overlords: I explicitly dissociate myself from this remark! n/t TygrBright Sep 2016 #3

HA! nt Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2016 #5

Well its nice to know that Trump has a fallback job after Hillary kicks his ass. nt cstanleytech Sep 2016 #4

Creepy Clown on TV tonight. sarcasmo Sep 2016 #6

There are people who have a phobia, Coulrophobia. madaboutharry Sep 2016 #7

There's people who have legit fears of everything. Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2016 #8

There are also people who have Coulterphobia. n/t radicalliberal Sep 2016 #11

Reminded me of seeing Maury years ago and the guy that is afraid of peaches snooper2 Sep 2016 #12

Are these the same clowns that were terrorizing South Carolina a couple weeks ago? Initech Sep 2016 #9

It seems like either an Internet meme or a flash mob thing. christx30 Sep 2016 #10

I'm beginning to think it's Juggalos. n/t MicaelS Sep 2016 #15

Don the con wearing one to next debate. lonestarnot Sep 2016 #13

It's all fun and games ... Whiskeytide Sep 2016 #14

I dont find this funny at all.......... Old Vet Sep 2016 #18

I'm surprised it hasn't already happened ... Whiskeytide Sep 2016 #20

I think it's hilarious. Nitram Sep 2016 #16

Same. nt Dr Hobbitstein Sep 2016 #17

Really, Do most think children would find clowns or a clown outside there home at nite funny........ Old Vet Sep 2016 #19

Kids love to be a little scared. Nitram Sep 2016 #21