“Do I Scare You?” Behind the Fear...
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“Do I Scare You?” Behind the Fear of Clowns

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Best True Crime by Judith A. Yates

Episode notes

Over 50% of Americans report a phobia called coulrophobia: fear of clowns. I hate clowns. So, I decide to face my own fears. Let’s hold hands for support while discussing the fear of clowns including the history, the causes of our fear, and what some studies reveal.

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childrenhistoryhalloweencriminal theoryinvestigationchinabookscriminologypsychologyclownsphobiasJohn GacystudycircuscoulrophobiaIndianEngland monarchy