Knowledge: Herbivores often become terrified when they sense the presence of predators like wolves, lions, or cheetahs. The irrational fear of clowns is called coulrophobia

Conversation:
Hi, I work as a clown at a local circus.
Oh, that's neat! So you do a lot of slapstick-style comedy, then?
Yeah, the kids like it. But
They have been around since ancient times. And there are people who find their exagerrated makeup unsettling
Haha! Some get terrified when they see me at work. Is there a term for that?

Response: The phobia for clowns is called coulrophobia