why do so many people have fear of clowns?

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United States
February 7, 2010 6:44pm CST
most of my cousins seems to have a fear of clowns. they said they get nightmares. are you scared of clowns?
1 response
@Castiel (101)
• United States
8 Feb 10
Heck yeah im afraid of clowns they are just weird.
• United States
8 Feb 10
i dont think their wierd. i mean dont you think they make people laugh??.
@Castiel (101)
• United States
20 Feb 10
Some do others just creep a lot of out.