Clowns make us laugh. So why do we find them so scary?

Scary Ronald McDonald Clown

Clowns are supposed to be funny, entertaining, and lovable. Unfortunately, adults and children alike seem to frequently dislike, if not fear clowns. The phenomenon is so widespread it even has a name. Around 12% of Americans suffer from coulrophobia  – a debilitating phobia that makes it impossible for the sufferer to interact with clowns or to control their …

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