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sherbetbizarre Great Old One Joined: 04 Sep 2004 Total posts: 1418 Gender: Male |
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| Quote: | World Exclusive: Northampton Clown talks to the Chron about his appearances
The mysterious Northampton Clown has spoken out for the first time to reveal the truth about his appearances in the town.
People across the world have been gripped by the story of the clown since pictures emerged online of him standing in various locations around the town, looking similar to the Pennywise character from the cult Stephen King film, It.
In an exclusive interview with the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, the Clown said he could understand why people had been “extremely frightened” by him but he insisted his exploits were intended in good humour.
The clown, who wants to keep his real identity anonymous, said: “I just wanted to amuse people.
“Most people enjoy being a bit freaked out and then they can laugh about it afterwards.
“It’s like watching a horror movie, when people get scared they usually start laughing.
“Naturally, some people would have been extremely frightened by what they saw, but I hope many are starting to see it as a bit of harmless fun.”
The Northampton Clown said he was “absolutely amazed” by the reaction to his appearances in the town and was pleased that he had got so many people talking about Northampton.
As many people have suspected, due to the fact his clown costume resembles Pennywise from the film It, the Northampton Clown has admitted to being a Stephen King fan.
During conversations he regularly made references to the 1990 horror movie.
He also said it was proving to be “more difficult to keep his identity a secret” as people were working out where he lived.
However, the clown said he intended to keep appearing in the town “for as long as people are interested” and he may even start holding a particular “clown” day every week. |
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| ramonmercado Psycho Punk
Joined: 19 Aug 2003 Total posts: 17938 Location: Dublin Gender: Male |
| Posted: 28-09-2013 00:15 Post subject: |
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And in Carrickfergus.
| Quote: | Carrickfergus 'killer clown' turns himself in
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-24295046
Carrick Clown meme
The Carrick 'Killer Clown' has been causing a stir among people in the town
A clown has turned himself in to the police after alarm was raised among frightened parents in County Antrim.
Police issued an alert after a complaint was made that two men were acting suspiciously near secondary schools in Carrickfergus.
Mysterious pictures online of a clown and a balaclava-wearing sidekick have caused a stir in the town.
The police appeal caused a backlash on social media from some people who felt they were cracking down on fun.
'Frightening'
Police said they started an investigation after receiving reports from parents that their children were frightened of the clown.
A police officer wrote on the PSNI Newtownabbey and Carrickfergus Facebook page: "Fun is fun but frightening school pupils is another."
The mystery man, who calls himself the Carrick "Killer Clown", contacted the police following the appeal to apologise for any distress.
"He assures me that this was a prank and it was not his intention in any way to frighten the school pupils or cause distress," the officer wrote.
"He fully appreciates the sensitivities of schools and photographs etc in the area of any school."
'Distasteful and unfunny'
Carrick Killerclowns outside Carrickfergus PSNI station
The Carrick 'Killer Clown' and his sidekick were pictured outside the police station
Speaking to BBC Radio Ulster's Evening Extra programme the clown said he had been sent messages from people concerned about their children.
"That wasn't the aim. The aim was for a bit of fun. I'm a parent myself," he said.
"We thought this was a wonderful idea - to go and get this picture and it was only when somebody voiced their concern I was like 'this is actually wrong, this isn't even funny'.
"I was talking to the police officer in charge again. I offered to go to the schools and apologize to the heads, obviously in my plain clothes, and he spoke to the heads on my behalf and they were happy with the apology through the police. So hopefully the parents will get that relayed to them."
Earlier, a post on Carrick Killer Clowns' Facebook page read: "Due to the mixed response to the school pictures they have been removed - this whole thing is supposed to be a laugh and some parents find this distasteful and unfunny."
However, they later posted a picture of themselves standing outside the police station in Carrickfergus |
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| jimv1 Great Old One Joined: 10 Aug 2005 Total posts: 2734 Gender: Male |
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| Pietro_Mercurios Heuristically Challenged
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| Posted: 14-10-2013 17:23 Post subject: |
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A clown unmasked.
| Quote: | http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2013/10/13/northampton-clown-alex-powell_n_4094448.html?utm_hp_ref=mostpopular
Northampton Clown Unmasked As Alex Powell Documentary Filmmaker And University Student
Huffington Post UK | By Chris York Posted: 13/10/2013 - 14/10/2013
Rejoice fearful reader for the Northampton clown is not a menacing supernatural apparition or potential balloon-based murderer - he is but a man!
Alex Powell to be precise, a documentary filmmaker and Northampton University student.
After terrifying Northampton, the UK and the globe with his sinisterly forlorn and ever so unhumorous clowning antics, his identity has at last been revealed.
Powell was spotted entering a house just off the busy shopping area of Wellingborough Road with two accomplices.
He emerged from the flat around an hour and a half later, after the all clear was given by his friends, he walked a short distance to the car park, posed for a few pictures taken by his friends on their phones.
Powell, 22, had previously denied being the clown.
http://i.huffpost.com/gen/1404398/thumbs/o-CLOWN-570.jpg
The little fibber
But he was forced to confess to journalists working for the Sunday People that he was indeed the Northampton clown.
He said: "OK, I am the clown but I’ve been trying to keep it as mysterious as possible. To be discreet so people didn’t find out.
"Your pictures are from the day I went to meet a little girl who only has six months to live.
"Her mum messaged me saying she really wants to meet you before she dies. I took a picture with her and gave her a clown teddy and stuff."
So there it is folks, he's not a terrifying monster likely to be found under your bed, he's actually quite a nice guy... |
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