Clowns Are Losing Work Thanks to Stephen King's 'It' | THR News

The video discusses the negative impact of Stephen King's 'It' on the clown industry, focusing on the character Pennywise. The portrayal of clowns as terrifying figures has led to a rise in Coulrophobia and negative press for professional clowns. The World Clown Association, led by Pam Moody, is working to counteract this perception by preparing clowns for the release of the movie. The video concludes by inviting viewers to share their thoughts on whether clowns are truly scary or just misunderstood.

What character from Stephen King's 'It' is blamed for the negative perception of clowns?

• Ronald McDonald

• Bozo

• Pennywise

• Joker

Which actor's portrayal of Pennywise is often cited as a cause for clown phobia?

• Heath Ledger

• Bill Skarsgard

• Robert Downey Jr.

• Johnny Depp

What term is used to describe the fear of clowns?

• Nyctophobia

• Coulrophobia

• Arachnophobia

• Acrophobia

What organization is preparing clowns for the negative press associated with the 'It' movie?

• Clown Union

• Global Clown Federation

• International Clown Guild

• World Clown Association

According to Pam Moody, why are children instinctively wary of clowns?

• They are costumed characters

• They are too colorful

• They are always smiling

• They are too loud