Creepy Clowns in the News
Forget about coyotes in the area, the creepy clowns are even scarier! I hate clowns!!! Here are a bunch of different news stories. The last one is from P'burg.
http://pix11.com/2016/09/08/nj-state-police-warn-parents-about-possible-creepy-clown-sightings/
http://nymag.com/daily/intelligencer/2016/09/creepy-clown-sightings-unsolved-despite-arrests.html
http://www.phillyvoice.com/creepy-clown-sightings-allegedly-trickle-pennsylvania/
http://www.mcall.com/news/breaking/mc-m-phillipsburg-clowns-stare-at-cars-20160927-story.html
I heard some scuttlebutt that it has to do with followers of the ICP - aka "Juggalos" doing this on purpose to protest the continuing FBI (and others) designation of them as a "gang". We shall see.
Updated article on the P'burg creepy clowns.
http://www.nj.com/warren/index.ssf/2016/09/more_suspicious_clowns_reported_what_to_do_if_you.html
This is starting to get an early 80's Satanism/Moral Panic vibe to it. Where is Phil Donahue when you need him?
I've seen people in scarier outfits. Hipsters for instance or heavy set people in tight spandex.
Long live Pennywise!
It's all very "cute" until it's not. Chasing children is a no-no.
Please, Jesus, this happen in front of me. Please Dear Lord, send me a derrainged, child-endangering clown to pummel. Amen.
Sep '16
Don't buy a clown costume for Halloween unless you don't mind being put on the Federal Clown Watch List. Once on the list it's hard to buy a plane ticket although you can still get your guns.
And here you go.....
16 year old stabbed and killed by clown in Reading, PA.
http://fox59.com/2016/09/28/police-searching-for-assailant-in-clown-mask-after-pennsylvania-teen-stabbed-to-death/
3wb - I have all of the above and will not take any prisoners!
Oh man... how something so funny could turn deadly so quickly is beyond me. What has happened to our country? So much violence... and possibly directly related - so little tolerance and humor.
RIP to the 16 y.o. Too young.
I apologize for making light of this. What a waste of life. So tragic.
Can't even fool around any more without someone @#$%#$ it up big time.
No reason to apologize SD - before this senseless stabbing, it *was* funny. The thought of creepy clowns hanging out of a car giving people the stink eye made me laugh out loud. Who would have imagined such silly pranks could lead to a murder?
Apparently nationwide spoof that now is a tragedy. What was that guy thinking carrying a knife...... Hope they catch him quick.
http://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2016/09/28/scary-clown-sightings-hoaxes-police-tennessee/91217398/
Chasing children? Sounds like these clowns need a good old-fashined ass beating.
Yes, I'm serious.
And in the case of the stabbing, criminals prefer unarmed victims (yes, I realize the victim was only 16)
The whole world has gone mad!!! Some clown is going to get itself shot. Then what? A Clown Lives Matter movement????
This is from Pohatcong Police's Facebook page.
Pohatcong Township Police Department
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As many are aware there is a video (and still shots) circulating on social media of a person dressed as a clown while riding on the hood of a hearse. This incident took place in the parking lot at one of the local retail establishments on Tuesday, September 27, 2016 at approximately 9 pm.
There have been many inquiries about the incident from concerned parents. The man dressed as the clown has been identified. There was no contact between the man and shoppers in the area. The incident was a hoax and the man will be citied for riding on parts unintended. At this time, there is no reason for concern.
Mayor Kern stated, "I thank our police department for swiftly handling this matter. This odd phenomena is happening all over the country but it will not be tolerated in this township. Hopefully those considering these type of actions will now think otherwise."
Some rob zombie movie was released and to draw attention to it the production company is sending people out dressed as clowns to replicate a scene in that movie.. people will do anything for money! Smh
Here's a link to what you wrote about, Calico
http://www.nj.com/warren/index.ssf/2016/09/cited_clown_in_nj_was_a_good_joke_gone_bad_father.html#incart_river_mobile_home
It's trending nationally, apparently.
http://www.cbsnews.com/news/clown-sightings-south-carolina-creepy-details-released/
Thanks for posting those links 3wb.
Yes, I've read about incidents in WV also. Seems to be spreading west.
More clown news. People that are goofing around better be real careful at this point.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/easton/index.ssf/2016/09/killer_clown_threat_at_schools.html
Some people may find this callous (like I give a crap), but I can't wait for one of these dumbass clowns to get a cap in his ass! Actions have consequences, dumbass!
Halloween is just around the corner. These Clowns could have a field day terrorizing people. Sick people !!
More clowns in the news...
Ohio closes schools because of clowns:
https://m.cnsnews.com/news/article/ohio-district-closes-schools-after-reported-clown-attack
Clown robs TacoBell, shoots up cash register:
http://www.azcentral.com/story/news/local/phoenix-breaking/2016/09/28/phoenix-clown-masked-taco-bell-robber-shoots-register-takes-cash/91207094/
Jeez Louise! This is really getting out of control.
I've read some posts on Facebook from different parents saying that they are thinking of not letting their kids trick or treat this year. What a shame.
Almost sounds like a twilight zone episode. Hysteria or copy cat crimes take your pick.
I'm sure more crimes are committed by people wearing hoodies than clown outfits.
Its a very interesting (and mostly sad) time we're living in.
People are trying to find there way in life. As long as they don't hurt anyone what's the problem (I guess the problem is that the sight of them by the narrow-minded)...
typo their
... Better than PCP, Meth, and Pot. But these folks may be on this stuff :)
Seriously???? Making you way in life as dressing like a clown when all this BS is going down? One of these people is gonna get a cap in their ass and probably won't deserve it. But hey, lock and load!
Some of this could be seen as art, the other stuff is just mayhem. All clowns are nor created equal...
Clown shot in Indiana. Knew this would happen.
https://wanetv.wordpress.com/2016/09/30/man-dressed-as-clown-shot-condition-critical/
Absolutely, but this is what happens when people panic about stuff. That's why I posted this yesterday:
"One of these people is gonna get a cap in their ass and probably won't deserve it. "
Here's a summary of all the reported clown sightings/incidents so far.
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation-now/2016/09/28/what-we-know-creepy-clown-reports-across-nation/91171858/
Wow. The incidents that took place in this area weren't even listed in the article.
My son just told me that clowns have been spotted in hackettstown and one by the eagle in long valley. Has anyone else heard this?
Blairstown Police tell people to call 911 if they see a clown.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/warren-county/index.ssf/2016/10/see_a_clown_in_blairstown_dial.html#incart_most_shared-warren-county
No need for police, if you have one of these. ----------------->
Nah, those weren't clowns...they were politicians.
Most people can't tell the difference.
More clown news.
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/index.ssf/2016/10/bethlehem_watching_investigati.html
The mayor of Mt. Olive has posted that any rumors of clown sightings and interactions with the police are false, as far as Mt. Olive is concerned.
Considering our presidential candidates I think it's fair to call 2016 the Year of the Clowns.
My co-worker told me that a person with a clown mask on approached her daughter's class (age 12) last night and he had a machete (fake or real who knows). A teacher brought them back into the school but still they were pretty scared. This was in NY just across the border. My 2-cents not sure if a panic is warranted but if your threatening kids even as a joke you've got some serious issues.
More clowns in NJ.
http://www.northjersey.com/news/creepy-clown-incident-startles-motorist-in-butler-leads-to-long-chase-and-police-stop-in-fair-lawn-1.1671921
Jese123 - I did see on facebook a picture someone took of a clown in Hackettstown by the Burger King. Someone commented that it was a friend of theirs, and the friend got in a lot of trouble. Not sure what is truth and false.
My son who attends Centenary, was told last night there was a clown on campus ,police were called last night to investigate. I looked online and haven't found any info about this to see if it was true. Anyone have any info?
Oct '16
Shaggy 2 Dope & Violent Jay will fit right in; thanks. I said soundtrack, not theme song, so the more the merrier (-;
ICP is the worst group ever. When I first heard of the creepy clowns the juggalos and juggeletts came to mind..,.
There might be a return of the creepy clowns coming.....
http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/news/index.ssf/2017/08/creepy_clowns_may_be_coming_ba.html#incart_river_index
Yep the remake of the movie IT is coming out this week. Looks scarier than the original.
Also saw an episode of American Horror Story is coming up that includes the 2016 election and coulrophobia. No comment on that since this isn't a political thread!
I don't think I would call the police if I saw someone in a clown outfit. I mean, it's just someone in a clown outfit!
Would you?
I don't see what there is to be scared of? I'd probably just say Hi, Bozo and be off.
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