What's the deal with "clowns"?

Why do people keep asking "Have you seen the clowns?" or whatever stuff about clowns?

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I was at work last week and someone came over and said, did you hear about the clowns, and then proceeded to tell me they are scaring young children and acting like psychopaths. AH, another day USA style!