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Nameless
08-10-2016, 07:56 AM
East Lothian Courier is reporting that 2 youngsters were chased at Musselburgh race course yesterday, and they also mention similar incidents in Tranent. I have a 5 yr old, and I live in Musselburgh, so I've warned him and his mum that these idiots are about, and not to be scared. This prank started in America and has spread here through social media. It appears to be teenagers carrying it out, and as yet no one has been physically harmed - if I catch one scaring my son, that will change. Has anyone heard about this in their area?
Highland_Hibee
08-10-2016, 08:15 AM
Yeah a school in my area had to put a warning up on their noticeboard. There is a woodland area nearby and there have been some of these "pranksters" spotted.
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They are in Livi too apparently. I have a real fear of clowns at the best of times.
sleeping giant
08-10-2016, 09:09 AM
One of these clowns will end get up getting a right kicking.
Highland_Hibee
08-10-2016, 09:17 AM
One of these clowns will end get up getting a right kicking.
This.
They will scare the wrong child and someone's Dad is going on a clown hunt.
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lord bunberry
08-10-2016, 11:00 AM
My 5 year old daughter asked me about it this morning. She said that evil clowns were killing people in the forest. I had to reassure her it wasn't true. If any of them try it around us they will be the ones who end up being scared.
Pretty Boy
08-10-2016, 12:15 PM
Anyone dressed as a clown comes near ne they'll be getting a sore jaw. Moronic behaviour.
If it happens to my son I have given him my express permission to boot the culprit in the Albert Halls
(((Fergus)))
08-10-2016, 02:02 PM
If it happens to me I will blow up their car.
Hibrandenburg
08-10-2016, 02:12 PM
They'll get a pie in the face from me.
CropleyWasGod
08-10-2016, 02:29 PM
I'll squirt em with my flower.......
Fnar fnar
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hibsbollah
08-10-2016, 02:42 PM
If any clown comes near me I'll be going straight for the juggler...
Who will we blame when an innocent clown gets attacked?
heretoday
08-10-2016, 05:38 PM
I always found clowns a bit sinister. Probably comes from watching too much of The Avengers on tv in the 60s where clowns frequently seemed to carry out bizarre crimes. Batman's villains were clownish also.
Pretty Boy
08-10-2016, 06:18 PM
Who will we blame when an innocent clown gets attacked?
Mark Oxley.
I think that these Killer Clown pranks are priceless.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hHjGtBnSv50
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHZPEkZCqwA
DmPranksProductions, good stuff lads!!
Scouse Hibee
08-10-2016, 07:11 PM
They are just clowning around having a laugh. Embrace the spirit of the whole thing and laugh hilariously as you deck the first one that attempts to scare you or your children.
Speedy
09-10-2016, 08:49 AM
It's completely irresponsible, particularly if carrying weapons, and someone is going to get seriously hurt.
pontius pilate
09-10-2016, 06:30 PM
There is a video on Facebook just now quite funny guy says there has been a clown destroying people for over 60 years and no body has bothered but now everyone is running around in hysterics over high school kids doing it
Radium
09-10-2016, 07:07 PM
Who will we blame when an innocent clown gets attacked?
Stephen King :turnevil:
HUTCHYHIBBY
09-10-2016, 07:56 PM
I hope its not Twisty the Clown from American Horror Story! :-)
Speedy
09-10-2016, 09:16 PM
https://youtu.be/2hBNPIu58Ac
Not sure if this is staged or not but anyway...
Hibee87
10-10-2016, 10:45 AM
https://youtu.be/2hBNPIu58Ac
Not sure if this is staged or not but anyway...
Yes its staged. I have seen lots of prank shows where people get a fright and it is usually funny.
A clown hiding behind a wall in a busy public street jumping out is not that bad in my opinion.
Hiding in a wooded/secluded area and chasing the people with a weapon (Real of fake) is taking it a step too far. And I, like others will be making sure any wee dick who attempts this on me or my family will not be doing it again.
CapitalGreen
10-10-2016, 12:58 PM
Yes its staged. I have seen lots of prank shows where people get a fright and it is usually funny.
A clown hiding behind a wall in a busy public street jumping out is not that bad in my opinion.
Hiding in a wooded/secluded area and chasing the people with a weapon (Real of fake) is taking it a step too far. And I, like others will be making sure any wee dick who attempts this on me or my family will not be doing it again.
http://static1.squarespace.com/static/568fb86ba2bab85e9218aa37/56926f67d82d5eff6cc0a581/57277f178a65e2945ad5dc58/1462208499023/13115370_902249560350_2042177494_n.jpg?format=1000 w
Hibee87
10-10-2016, 01:10 PM
http://static1.squarespace.com/static/568fb86ba2bab85e9218aa37/56926f67d82d5eff6cc0a581/57277f178a65e2945ad5dc58/1462208499023/13115370_902249560350_2042177494_n.jpg?format=1000 w
Thanks :na na:
Geo_1875
10-10-2016, 01:55 PM
I think anybody hanging around dark wooded areas at night (or even on a busy street in daylight) attempting to scare people is risking a severe doing if they pick on the wrong person.
NAE NOOKIE
10-10-2016, 05:43 PM
I have a female friend who is genuinely terrified of clowns, she will not go near any event where clowns are likely to be present like kids birthday parties. If one of these prats jumped out at her there is a real chance she could end up in bloody hospital.
Though its not officially recognized as a phobia there is anecdotal evidence that 'Coulrophobia' ( the fear of clowns ) is certainly close to being accepted as a genuine condition ..... Time for these people to grow up and realise that their 'antics' could actually harm someones health, like a few folk on here I'm firmly in the boot in the baws camp.
cabbageandribs1875
10-10-2016, 06:00 PM
been scared of clowns since stephen kings 'IT' appeared on the tellybox many years ago
http://cine-matt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pennywise-teeth.jpg
:worried:
NAE NOOKIE
10-10-2016, 06:09 PM
been scared of clowns since stephen kings 'IT' appeared on the tellybox many years ago
http://cine-matt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/pennywise-teeth.jpg
:worried:
Kids stuff mate ..... when that clown grabbed the kid from under the bed in Poltergeist I nearly **** myself :greengrin
cabbageandribs1875
10-10-2016, 06:15 PM
Kids stuff mate ..... when that clown grabbed the kid from under the bed in Poltergeist I nearly **** myself :greengrin
this cute wee fella would knock ten bells out of both of them anyway
http://www.yourprops.com/movieprops/default/yp_525ebc2d1377a0.09953600/Seed-of-Chucky-Chucky-1-1-life-size-Doll-Reproduction-1.jpg
this cute wee fella would knock ten bells out of both of them anyway
http://www.yourprops.com/movieprops/default/yp_525ebc2d1377a0.09953600/Seed-of-Chucky-Chucky-1-1-life-size-Doll-Reproduction-1.jpgNow that scares the **** out of me, I cant even watch a Chuckie film on my own 😵😄
cabbageandribs1875
10-10-2016, 06:45 PM
Now that scares the **** out of me, I cant even watch a Chuckie film on my own 😵😄]
it was bride of chucky that scared me :greengrin one mean woman :agree:
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it was bride of chucky that scared me :greengrin one mean woman :agree:One mean pair, scary evil little *******s !! 😄
I have a female friend who is genuinely terrified of clowns, she will not go near any event where clowns are likely to be present like kids birthday parties. If one of these prats jumped out at her there is a real chance she could end up in bloody hospital.
Though its not officially recognized as a phobia there is anecdotal evidence that 'Coulrophobia' ( the fear of clowns ) is certainly close to being accepted as a genuine condition ..... Time for these people to grow up and realise that their 'antics' could actually harm someones health, like a few folk on here I'm firmly in the boot in the baws camp.
Im not as bad as your friend but i do think ahead if we go places theres a possibility of a clown and am always on edge. Its not just clowns though, its masks in general too so halloween is going to be fab!
I was out running tonight and there was one fairly short bit with loads of trees and i was terrified one of these idiots would step out in front of me. Im not sure i would run away. I think my fear would put me into fight mode. That wouldnt be pretty :)
overdrive
10-10-2016, 08:03 PM
My wife is petrified of clowns and Chuckie dolls. She was made to go into a haunted house type thing with her brother and dad in a California theme park several years ago. There were apparently shelves of Chuckie dolls and one then jumped out on her chasing her with a chainsaw. The chuckie doll actor had to get an employee to take her out the fire escape due to her reaction :) Whereas I love horror fiction and horror movies etc
I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but I'm baffled by this fear people have of clowns. It's just someone dressed up after all.
I bet the drive-through in Mcdonalds is a god send. ;-)
sleeping giant
10-10-2016, 08:46 PM
I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but I'm baffled by this fear people have of clowns. It's just someone dressed up after all.
I bet the drive-through in Mcdonalds is a god send. ;-)
Aye but have you watched the us videos :greengrin:
I'm looking forward to it happening to me. :faf:
I'm going to pull out my syringe and chase the can't .
#FromTheCapital
10-10-2016, 08:56 PM
Perhaps people are mistaking clowns for hearts fans wearing that new away top? Regardless, I fully condone any violent action taken against them.
SteveHFC
10-10-2016, 09:01 PM
Now that scares the **** out of me, I cant even watch a Chuckie film on my own 😵😄
I have a Michael Myers mask if that scares you. :greengrin
blackpoolhibs
10-10-2016, 09:09 PM
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I live in Musselburgh and heard about the whole clown thing. I have a 3yr old daughter and if any idiot jumps out on us they'll regret it.
What I found more worrying was I was at the side of the race course on Sunday kicking a ball with my daughter when 3 boys (ages 7 or 8) cycle over on their bikes shouting we're going to kill you, enjoy your last moments before we kill you. The wee *****s never expected the reaction they got and were quickly cycling off. No idea what sort of up bringing you must have to come out with such stuff at that age.
I don't want to hurt anyone's feelings but I'm baffled by this fear people have of clowns. It's just someone dressed up after all.
I bet the drive-through in Mcdonalds is a god send. ;-)
Its no more irrational than a fear of spiders or balloons or birds or or or ...if its a fear its a fear. Someone standing staring at you in the dark dressed as an evil character carrying a knife isnt that far a stretch for being scared though id have thought :)
Mibbes Aye
10-10-2016, 10:37 PM
Its no more irrational than a fear of spiders or balloons or birds or or or ...if its a fear its a fear. Someone standing staring at you in the dark dressed as an evil character carrying a knife isnt that far a stretch for being scared though id have thought :)
I think you touch upon a really interesting point.
It's a classic debate about human behaviour - how much is nature and how much is nurture i.e. how much of what we do is down to genetics and our inner wiring and how much is down to us responding to what we observe and pick up from being exposed to influences, whether they are our parents, our friends, school, work or social media :greengrin
With spiders, I can see the argument for it being something hardwired into our DNA - going by generally-accepted theories of evolution, we developed as a species alongside some seriously dangerous creatures, spiders included. On the other hand, in 21st century UK we're not really at serious risk from spiders but no doubt most people know someone who will describe themselves as terrified of spiders and insist on stamping on them (or getting someone else to deal with it) and that gets passed on. Whether it's justified or not, I guess the feeling is real for those afflicted.
As for clowns, there's an obvious argument for it being a nurture thing - Stephen King's "It" has a lot to answer for, but that worked because it must have tapped into something that was already there. Part of that may be the make-up - the classic clown face is white, it's pallid - the same as a corpse. I think we are predisposed to recoil from death and decay, hence why no one likes bluebottles or the smell of the rubbish tip. Clowns have deathly faces with a touch of grotesque make-up and a smile - no bloody wonder people get terrified :greengrin
I think you touch upon a really interesting point.
It's a classic debate about human behaviour - how much is nature and how much is nurture i.e. how much of what we do is down to genetics and our inner wiring and how much is down to us responding to what we observe and pick up from being exposed to influences, whether they are our parents, our friends, school, work or social media :greengrin
With spiders, I can see the argument for it being something hardwired into our DNA - going by generally-accepted theories of evolution, we developed as a species alongside some seriously dangerous creatures, spiders included. On the other hand, in 21st century UK we're not really at serious risk from spiders but no doubt most people know someone who will describe themselves as terrified of spiders and insist on stamping on them (or getting someone else to deal with it) and that gets passed on. Whether it's justified or not, I guess the feeling is real for those afflicted.
As for clowns, there's an obvious argument for it being a nurture thing - Stephen King's "It" has a lot to answer for, but that worked because it must have tapped into something that was already there. Part of that may be the make-up - the classic clown face is white, it's pallid - the same as a corpse. I think we are predisposed to recoil from death and decay, hence why no one likes bluebottles or the smell of the rubbish tip. Clowns have deathly faces with a touch of grotesque make-up and a smile - no bloody wonder people get terrified :greengrin
Interesting stuff. Never thought about the fear of clowns in that way.
Your post also contains the reason why the human foot can withstand tough terrain yet still be extremely sensitive to delicate touches. We are programmed to naturally react whenever something dangerous touches our foot such as a clown with a feather. :agree:
I have a Michael Myers mask if that scares you. :greengrin
Horror, blood and gore, spooks, poltergeistsy kinda stuff is fine ( in small dozes ) but things like Chuckie just freak me out for some reason, dont think I would bother if a clown jumped out on me but if a Chuckie did I would scream like a jessie and would have ****ing kittens !! 😄
I think you touch upon a really interesting point.
It's a classic debate about human behaviour - how much is nature and how much is nurture i.e. how much of what we do is down to genetics and our inner wiring and how much is down to us responding to what we observe and pick up from being exposed to influences, whether they are our parents, our friends, school, work or social media :greengrin
With spiders, I can see the argument for it being something hardwired into our DNA - going by generally-accepted theories of evolution, we developed as a species alongside some seriously dangerous creatures, spiders included. On the other hand, in 21st century UK we're not really at serious risk from spiders but no doubt most people know someone who will describe themselves as terrified of spiders and insist on stamping on them (or getting someone else to deal with it) and that gets passed on. Whether it's justified or not, I guess the feeling is real for those afflicted.
As for clowns, there's an obvious argument for it being a nurture thing - Stephen King's "It" has a lot to answer for, but that worked because it must have tapped into something that was already there. Part of that may be the make-up - the classic clown face is white, it's pallid - the same as a corpse. I think we are predisposed to recoil from death and decay, hence why no one likes bluebottles or the smell of the rubbish tip. Clowns have deathly faces with a touch of grotesque make-up and a smile - no bloody wonder people get terrified :greengrin
Im not scared of spiders, quite the opposite, i think they are beautiful creatures.
My clown fear doesnt come from the films, they just proved my point! I had a fear of clowns as a very young child, I could never get my head round why we were supposed to laugh at people with painted smiles. It was all very sinister, i also dont like balloons and i think thats linked to the clowns.
Im not scared of spiders, quite the opposite, i think they are beautiful creatures.
I cash understand anyone Australian having a fear of spiders.
NAE NOOKIE
11-10-2016, 03:56 PM
Im not scared of spiders, quite the opposite, i think they are beautiful creatures.
My clown fear doesnt come from the films, they just proved my point! I had a fear of clowns as a very young child, I could never get my head round why we were supposed to laugh at people with painted smiles. It was all very sinister, i also dont like balloons and i think thats linked to the clowns.
Another of my friends has a sister who is mentally disabled and she is terrified and I mean 'terrified' of balloons as I found out one day when I was at a party she was at and started blowing one up, the poor lassie immediately burst into tears. Its a funny old world
Andy74
11-10-2016, 04:04 PM
My 5 year old daughter asked me about it this morning. She said that evil clowns were killing people in the forest. I had to reassure her it wasn't true. If any of them try it around us they will be the ones who end up being scared.
My daughter was asking me about killer clowns. She's a bit freaked out. I had no idea this was a thing until she started on about it!
My daughter was asking me about killer clowns. She's a bit freaked out. I had no idea this was a thing until she started on about it!
Front page and headlines in today's Cambridge paper, looks like it will be a wee craze for a bit. Polis probably got more to worry about than a wee *****e in a costume but can see vigilantes getting amongst it and hard to argue against that if it's your family involved
Jonnyboy
11-10-2016, 06:25 PM
Some tw@t down south has become the first to be fined and earn himself a criminal record. He was 'spooking' kids at a school.
Nameless
12-10-2016, 07:11 PM
My lads school had to contact parents today, as a P7 was telling the P1's that a clown was in the playground and was going to kill them. The school wanted to reassure us that it wasn't true. They know who the P7 was, and will deal with him tomorrow. What kind of idiots get their jollies from terrifying 5 year olds?
Speedy
12-10-2016, 08:35 PM
My lads school had to contact parents today, as a P7 was telling the P1's that a clown was in the playground and was going to kill them. The school wanted to reassure us that it wasn't true. They know who the P7 was, and will deal with him tomorrow. What kind of idiots get their jollies from terrifying 5 year olds?
11 year olds?
Sir David Gray
12-10-2016, 09:18 PM
My lads school had to contact parents today, as a P7 was telling the P1's that a clown was in the playground and was going to kill them. The school wanted to reassure us that it wasn't true. They know who the P7 was, and will deal with him tomorrow. What kind of idiots get their jollies from terrifying 5 year olds?
That's shocking. Even if the P7 is just a child themselves, you know at that age that it's wrong to say such a thing to an even younger child.
Such a horrible thing to say.
Mr White
15-10-2016, 07:06 PM
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-37653630
It's starting to go past being a "prank" going by some of the descriptions in this article, particularly the instagram one.
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