The fear of clowns: What psychologists say

Clowns can be frightening for several reasons. PHOTO: REUTERS
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SINGAPORE - Coulrophobia, or a phobia of clowns, is no laughing matter.

Seeing a clown or even just images of one may cause a person with such a condition to have a panic attack or to avoid going out altogether, say psychologists.

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