Why clowns should be banned

Nicholls, who has been in his current role for 10 years, said the Fort McMurray Public School District has never imposed a costume ban before.

He said parents and teachers will revisit the issue next year to decide if the ban should stay in place indefinitely. With files from the Calgary Eyeopener. Calgary No more clowning around: Creepy costumes banned at Fort McMurray public schools The move comes in the wake of the creepy clown trend where people dress in costumes and lurk in public spaces.

Social Sharing. McAndrew, for one, chalks it up to human nature. Write to Megan McCluskey at megan. Here's What Psychologists Say. By Megan McCluskey. Joaquin Phoenix as Arthur Fleck in 'Joker'. Related Stories. In Montclair, New Jersey, the interim superintendent, Ron Bolandi, penned a similar memo to parents:. I am asking for your cooperation in not allowing your children to dress up as clowns at any school event due to the possible disruption and fear it may cause.

If anyone shows up with a clown related costume, they will be asked to change or sent home. Photos from the event did not reveal any creepy clowns, although they did show a terrifyingly cute Oompa Loompa outfit. This article includes content provided by Facebook. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies.

To view this content, click 'Allow and continue'. In Kemper County, Mississippi, local authorities went a step further, creating a county ordinance to make it illegal to appear in clown costume, mask or makeup until 1 November.