Creepy clown terrifying residents by standing around on street corners staring at passers-by
A creepy and anonymous clown has been terrifying residents of Northampton by standing around on street corners and staring at passers-by.
The clown, who bears a striking resemblance to Pennywise from the 1990 film It, adapted from the Stephen King novel of the same name, first appeared on Friday 13th and was spotted again over the weekend.
According to the Northampton Herald and Post the clown has appeared in several locations in the Abington and Kingsley areas of the town. On each sighting, he or she has worn the same white face makeup, red wig, all-in-one suit and oversized bowtie.
He is also sometimes seen carrying a clown teddy.
http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/creepy-northampton-clown-terrifying-residents-by-standing-around-on-street-corners-staring-at-passersby-29584319.html
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they should name him "Poundfoolish".
Scary... 
In an exclusive interview with a local newspaper the creepy clown that has been disturbing and bemusing residents of Northampton by standing motionless in the street, has denied intending to scare anyone.
The now world-famous 'Northampton Clown' told the Northampton Chronicle and Echo that his appearances around the town were "a bit of harmless fun".
The clown, who remains anonymous, has drawn worldwide attention and has attracted more than 124,000 "likes" on Facebook, despite facing accusations that his 'act' leaves onlookers feeling frightened and intimidated.
He told the newspaper that he "just wanted to amuse people. Most people enjoy being a bit freaked out and then they can laugh about it afterwards," he said. "It's like watching a horror movie. When people get scared, they usually start laughing."
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/just-harmless-fun-the-creepy-clown-of-northampton-speaks-outbeep-beep-8826179.html
On their podcast Ralph does a "creepy clown" character... holy shit, an actual creepy clown! 
