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appears that the biggest reason for coulrophobia, per the USW team's findings that were published in the International Journal of Mental Health, comes from a perceived inability read the emotions on their faces due to their makeup, which induces "an eerie or unsettling feeling due to clowns’ makeup making them look not-quite-human."

They took these "plausible explanations" for clown phobia further as well, suggesting that "the color of clown makeup reminds us of death, infection or blood injury, and evokes disgust or avoidance," that clowns' "unpredictable" behavior freaks people out, and further that people may learn coulrophobia from family members or popular culture.

. . . Interestingly enough, the team also "found that women are more afraid of clowns than men," and although they're not exactly sure why, a similar pattern appears to occur with other phobias as well.

"We also discovered coulrophobia decreases with age," the Welsh team wrote, "which again matches up with research into other fears."

a classmate and former friend opines on an entirely possible scenario in the aftermath of the infirmities of various Democrat senators, as well as Mitch McConnell’s recent hospitalization after a fall:

Very little in Byzantium DC is as it seems on the surface. Most of the time, if a Byzantiumist is talking, he is lying, and often to cover up unethical or criminal dealings… or otherwise disguise agendas to which most Americans would object.

Recently, stroke victim Fetterman & age victim Feinstein went out of service with catastrophic infirmities.

And the ratio of Republicans and RINO’s to Neo-Marxists and Corruptocrats in the US Senate was thus 49/49. The latter party lost their clear advantage as an obstacle to the GOP controlled House.

And the mood is desperate… The Obiden-Xi agenda is at stake… possibly threatened by the Republican/RINO controlled House and a resurgent, awakening populace. Much evidence of serious Democrat criminality is being exposed.

Now, suddenly it’s 48/49 in the Senate … and the Democrats/Corruptocrats have a piece of flotsam to cling to.

McConnell tripped and fell at a private dinner at the Waldorf-Astoria (!) and is in the hospital … we are told.

Suspiciously few details are forthcoming and suspiciously little curiosity apparent from the lamestream media.

Schumer said he McConnell and spoke to his staff. He did not say he spoke to McConnell. It’s pretty clear he did not.

Am I the only one reminded of when the mob’s chief lobbyist, Senator Harry Reid (D. Great State of Gambling, Prostitution and Money Laundering) tripped and fell in his bathroom (with no witnesses) and days later reappeared looking like he had been beaten up? (Because he almost certainly had been beaten up!)

And that pretty much presaged the end of the Evil Harry Reid. He was never the same after that and steadily faded from the scene.

If I were a journalist, or an honest cop with jurisdiction, or an honest FBI Director, I’d be asking questions:

Who was at the “private dinner” at the Waldorf Astoria? Names, citizenship, residency, professions.

Who paid for the dinner?

What specifically, was/were the topic/s of conversation? Was it harmonious? Were any demands/requests made regarding business before or potentially before the Senate, any disagreements voiced, anger displayed?

Who was with Senator MConnell, when he “tripped and fell”?

Who witnessed it?

Where exactly did it occur - the exact spot?

How did he “trip” and over what?

How exactly did he suffer a concussion? Where did he hit his head? On what?Show me!

What are ALL of his injuries? Any other contusions, lacerations, etc.?

What facility is he in? Who are his doctors?

What medical procedures have been performed?

What are his current, detailed condition and prognosis? Is he lucid? Is he able to talk? Write?

Who is with him in the hospital?

What kind of security is provided?

This important development – losing the Minority Leader to a blow to his head – with its potentially far reaching consequences for the nation, should not be ignored, dismissed, or hidden from complete exposure.