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

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '16

And here I thought this was another debate thread...


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I apologize in advance Calico.

strangerdanger strangerdanger
Sep '16

Don't get me started. Clowns and Easter Bunnies are the stuff of nightmares.

Courtney
Sep '16

It..............


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Oh, darn it iris. You recognized my Passport photo!!


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.

Phil D. Phil D.
Sep '16

LoL GC.. debate thread...

hktownie hktownie
Sep '16

Scary....

http://www.aol.com/article/news/2016/09/26/tennessee-man-says-he-s-a-clown-who-wants-to-hurt-children/21479802/

Jesse123 Jesse123
Sep '16

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

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '16

This is starting to get an early 80's Satanism/Moral Panic vibe to it. Where is Phil Donahue when you need him?

penwellrd penwellrd
Sep '16

whoop whoop.

not sack
Sep '16

I've seen people in scarier outfits. Hipsters for instance or heavy set people in tight spandex.
Long live Pennywise!

Roywhite Roywhite
Sep '16

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.

No thespian
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.

strangerdanger strangerdanger
Sep '16

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LOL! I'm not trying to start another gun debate but this was funny.

3wbdwnj 3wbdwnj
Sep '16

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!

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '16

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.

Rebecka Rebecka
Sep '16

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.

strangerdanger strangerdanger
Sep '16

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?

Rebecka Rebecka
Sep '16

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/

strangerdanger strangerdanger
Sep '16

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)

JeffersonRepub JeffersonRepub
Sep '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
40 mins ยท

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."

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '16

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

Htown mama Htown mama
Sep '16

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/

3wbdwnj 3wbdwnj
Sep '16

Thanks for posting those links 3wb.

Yes, I've read about incidents in WV also. Seems to be spreading west.

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '16

I used to love clowns.... finding them a bit creepy these days

Dallas Dallas
Sep '16

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Never did never will!

John C John C
Sep '16

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

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '16

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!

JeffersonRepub JeffersonRepub
Sep '16

I hope Yucko doesn't accidentally get caught in the crossfire...

ianimal ianimal
Sep '16

Halloween is just around the corner. These Clowns could have a field day terrorizing people. Sick people !!

LittleRascal LittleRascal
Sep '16

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/

Tfulp Tfulp
Sep '16

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.

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '16

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.

Roywhite Roywhite
Sep '16

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!

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '16

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/

Calico696 Calico696
Oct '16

The clown did nothing wrong. The idiot who shot him did.

Botheredbyuu2 Botheredbyuu2
Oct '16

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/

Calico696 Calico696
Oct '16

Wow. The incidents that took place in this area weren't even listed in the article.

3wbdwnj 3wbdwnj
Oct '16

#clownlivesmatter

Scottso Scottso
Oct '16

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?

Jesse123 Jesse123
Oct '16

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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. ----------------->

Calico696 Calico696
Oct '16

When does Mime season start? That's what I'm waiting for...

ianimal ianimal
Oct '16

Nah, those weren't clowns...they were politicians.

Most people can't tell the difference.

JerryG JerryG
Oct '16

pretty sure legit clowns who work at kids parties are loving all this attention.

not sack
Oct '16

More clown news.

http://www.lehighvalleylive.com/bethlehem/index.ssf/2016/10/bethlehem_watching_investigati.html

Calico696 Calico696
Oct '16

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.

Tracy Tracy
Oct '16

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Insta page now

ClownUpdates ClownUpdates
Oct '16

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Here's the page

ClownUpdates ClownUpdates
Oct '16

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

Calico696 Calico696
Oct '16

This is getting out of control.

Dallas Dallas
Oct '16

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.

Sunshine Sunshine
Oct '16

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?

mel75
Oct '16

Sunshine - I saw that on FB too.

Calico696 Calico696
Oct '16

Clown was at the end of my street in kenwood section around 10pm last night

Htown mama Htown mama
Oct '16

This thread needs a soundtrack...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fs_E9TP6cvE

ianimal ianimal
Oct '16

ianimal - I would have thought ICP. ;-)


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hyMG3b05u0


Shaggy 2 Dope & Violent Jay will fit right in; thanks. I said soundtrack, not theme song, so the more the merrier (-;

ianimal ianimal
Oct '16

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ICP is the worst group ever. When I first heard of the creepy clowns the juggalos and juggeletts came to mind..,.

positive positive
Oct '16

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A couple of juggeletts.,,

positive positive
Oct '16

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The clowns in our day were much funnier ;)

trekster3- trekster3-
Oct '16

Clowns or Donald Trump impersonators???

Botheredbyuu2 Botheredbyuu2
Oct '16

him and his fans, Botheredbyu2

4catmom 4catmom
Oct '16

What's wrong with Violent J, mighty nice name...


Yes, Trump and the "deplorables "

Botheredbyuu2 Botheredbyuu2
Oct '16

whoop whoop

not sack
Oct '16

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

Calico696 Calico696
Sep '17

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!

hktownie hktownie
Sep '17

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.

Rebecka Rebecka
Sep '17

hktownie --
That episode is on tonite -- "Cult" - "Election Night"
10pm on FX

happiest girl
Sep '17

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