‘Coulrophobia’ is more common than a fear of heights, according to researchers from the University of Wales. But at least now we know what causes it
It’s an approximate age. You see, clowns have been around for 4,500 years, and coulrophobia is the fear of …Yes! Oh no, is there a clown nearby? Are you a clown? Someone get me out of here.
Hey, relax, there are no clowns here. But wouldn’t it be nice to know exactly why you’re afraid of clowns?I promise I’m not a clown. I was born with abnormally large feet and, yes, my car keeps falling apart, but only because I’m a dangerously negligent driver.The answers come from researchers from the University of Wales, who asked hundreds of participants to complete something called The Fear of Clowns Questionnaire.Participants had to rank statements based on intensity of feeling.
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