2016 clown sightings

The 2016 clown sightings are reports of people dressed up as evil clowns scaring and stalking passersby, such as near forests and schools. Other clown-related businesses have been affected.Fancy dress shop say their costume was used in 'killer clown' prank Retrieved October 2016 This was a case of mass hysteria with some marketing and a lot of social media. Many people shared videos and stories online, which helped the reports spread very quickly.

In 2013, the fad started when a "creepy clown" known as the Wasco Clown started stalking people and causing terror in the entire town since around September or October 2013.

 Maine 
In autumn of 2016, a clown was in Orono standing in a neighborhood for 15 minutes. Other towns reported seeing clowns. 

A local radio station reported:The clown sightings have caused genuine concern not just because they're scary, but we've all seen IT, so we have Stephen King to blame for our fear.

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Clown sightings
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