Clown Menace
According to a Deputy Commissioner in New York City, even though the clown invasion seems to be scary, there’s nothing to be afraid of. People acting out of fear are much scarier. Reports of clowns being creepy are mostly unconfirmed and there aren’t any of clowns causing any actual mischief let alone any real harm.
The clown reports started in August and have been gaining steam and this report is worried that clowns will be coming to more and more violence as the month goes on. I am not sure what is causing, likely the farce of an election that we’re having, but tensions are high.
It has been shown in numerous studies that when communities are on edge, horror stories, movies, games, etc. become a larger focus and somewhat of a cattharsis for that anxiety. Which is to say, people are likely to take out their frustration on anyone who seems to volunteer for it – like harmless clowns.
My clown friends and family out there – stay safe and consider wearing a politician’s mask over that scary grease paint!