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The Killer Clown Craze

October 31 is fast approaching, and yes, Halloween is about to come. But it seems it’s coming earlier than expected. The ‘Killer Clown’ craze menacing the streets of the US, Australia, Canada, UK and even the Philippines and other parts of the world scares many people young and old. Clown sightings have been too much that people are literally scared to walk on the streets most especially in the evening.

So what is this Killer Clown Craze?

This ‘Killer clown craze’ is about people dressing up as clowns, scaring innocent bystanders or pedestrians by chasing them. Some go through great lengths by holding a weapon of some sort, like knives. Yes, it’s a prank. But not funny at all.

According to the Guardian the “craze” started in the US and was spread throughout parts of the world through social media. Pranksters take a video of this craze in action and put it up on the internet all to have ‘a good laugh’ and earn thousands of views on YouTube.

Killer clowns in the US, Australia, Canada, UK and other countries

Killer clown sightings have been known to be also in Australia, Canada UK and other countries. Take a look at some of these sightings. (Warning: Some images can be disturbing)

Killer clowns in the Philippines

A page named “The Clowns-Philippines” are scaring Filipinos everywhere. The page made a ‘teaser’ telling the Philippines that it they will be everywhere.

Photo via verified The Clowns-Philippines FAcebook Page (screenshot)
Photo via verified The Clowns-Philippines FAcebook Page (screenshot)

According to newsph, the first killer clown in the Philippines was sighted at Quezon City on October 7. The incident happened at around 11 p.m. Apparently, the prankster was dressed up as a clown near Quezon City Circle.

Reports say the 21-year-old was trying to scare a group of four children, and the boys suddenly started to throw rocks at him. These boys were allegedly on the influence of rugby. These boys beat him and took is cellphone, wallet and GoPro.

The killer clown is currently being treated in Quezon City General Hospital for minor wounds.

Ronald McDonald loses ‘happy’ reputation

Because of these clown sightings, real funny clowns are now even feared than appreciated. One famous clown in particular, Ronald McDonald.

A spokesman tells The Metro, “McDonalds and franchisees in the local markets are mindful of the current climate around clown sightings in communities and as such are being thoughtful in respect to Ronald McDonald’s participation on community events for the time being.”

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Fiona Abellera, a Mass Communication graduate, is PilipinasPopcorn's managing editor. She has been branching out in the media industry for a decade now. She previously worked in a local TV station as program manager. She has also produced, directed and written scripts for TV shows and news and commercials. She also managed an in-house radio station for a local university for almost 4 years. A musician by heart, Fiona used to be a guitarist/vocalist for a band. She plays the drums too. Offline, Fiona is a radio jock at Baguio City's 96.7 K-Lite as "Fiona Quinn."

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