#contextual-cues

#contextual-cues

For example, clowns are not supposed to be scary. They are funny-singing, dancing, joke-telling jesters. But, if we change the context of the clown and their purpose, then it's reasonable to understand why they're scary. My dislike predates the horror movie IT (1990), which is said to represent a landmark increase in coulrophobia ( fear of clowns) cases. I remember being around three or four