What is so scary about a clown?

Question

I understand that phobias can be illogical, and sometimes hard to explain. The idea that a clown is a frightening concept interests me. I was wondering if anyone out there can give me some sort of explanation.

Answer 1

Trying waking up to a clown in the middle of the night.Only then you will know why clowns are so goddamn scary!!!

Answer 2

they are creepy they paint there faces and use strange tones of voices and are trusted to be around children what the h**l watch steven kings it and tell me that clown is not one of the scariest villins you have ever witnessed