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I've been asleep at the wheel when it comes to Dire Straits. This band has been fucking amazing.

Scorn, I say. Scorn. You know how people complained about horror movies using clowns being the reason why kids are afraid of them? Pshaw I say. It is my opinion that horror movie clowns are derived from actual "harmless" clowns and their obnoxious antics that flew in the face of societal norms and basic boundaries.

At what other point could a child count on having their personal space totally invaded by a complete stranger while all the adults around them laughed? After growing up on a heavy dosage of "Stranger Danger" warnings, seeing all the grownups around me do a total 180 and encourage adults in face makeup to approach me, touch me, give me candy, and even take pictures with me was all I needed to literally run in terror.

Yes, I as a child would flee the small town parade and hide in the house when the clowns were approaching.

NOT because I had seen a horror movie.

NOT because someone else told me clowns were scary.

I hated clowns because they represented everything I didn't understand as a child. Why is this grease paint wearing weirdo having a manic episode and is putting their hands on me and getting RIGHT in my face while all the people who are supposed to be looking out for me step back and leave me in the no-man's land of horror bullshit? HELL NO.

Pennywise and other horror clowns are at least honest. The horror that follows at least pops the bubble of suspense we all felt when Bozo, Rizzo, and Emmett Kelly wannabees came shambling down the street, closely following the floats that were throwing candy, like hyenas looking to swoop down on children as they come forward, eyes focused on the treats.

Go to hell, clowns!

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Vodka
23:04 Mar 22 2024

I am right there with ya!!!!

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