Episode 133: Clowns

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Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

Kaydra Brannan

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Ever heard a story that left you so perplexed you had to hear more? That's exactly why Kaydra started this podcast. From true crime to paranormal, from dark history to weird science, Kaydra’s got you covered! New episodes every Wednesday.

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Episode 133: Clowns

Perplexity: A Mystery Podcast

59 minutes 40 seconds

4 months ago

Episode 133: Clowns

We’re all familiar with clowns. Known for their colorful oversized costumes and facial features, distinctive makeup, and general buffoonery, their purpose is to induce hearty laughter. This career goes back thousands and thousands of years and still persists today. While many enjoy clowns, there are just as many if not more, young and old, who find clowns to be absolutely terrifying. So where did clowns come from? Why are we so scared of them? Should we be scared of them? Let’s get into it.Today’s episode is all about clowns. We will get into the history and lore, then hear about some creepy encounters and even murders! For a limited time, get 50% off your first month on Patreon ------ WAYS TO SUPPORT & CONNECT: Join the Patreon for perks and ad free episodes starting at just $2/month: Patreon.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Hit that follow button, drop a 5 star review, and spread the word!!! Buy Kaydra a coffee and get a shoutout: https://buymeacoffee.com/perplexitymysterypodcast Merch: https://www.bonfire.com/store/perplexity-mystery-podcast/ be sure to tag us on Instagram in your merch! Subscribe to the YouTube channel! https://www.youtube.com/@perplexitymysterypodcast Website: https://perplexitymysteryp.wixsite.com/perplexity Follow Perplexity on Instagram and TikTok @PerplexityMysteryPodcast. CONTACT: Have a story to tell or want to request a topic? Email Kaydra at PerplexityMysteryPodcast@gmail.com. ------ SOURCES: https://www.britannica.com/art/clown https://www.historyofcircus.com/circus-facts/circus-clowns-history-and-facts/ https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-weird-reason-were-afraid-of-clowns/ https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2016/oct/31/the-great-clown-panic-of-2016-a-volatile-mix-of-fear-and-contagion https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37628664 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-37567132 https://www.cnn.com/2024/11/03/us/florida-killer-clown-sheila-keen-warren-release https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/crime/2025/05/27/florida-killer-clown-murder-wellington-woman-killed-1990/83670882007/ Reddit https://www.snopes.com/articles/392386/sprinkles-the-clown/ https://www.snopes.com/articles/381361/clown-trail-cam-pictures/ Wikipedia See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.