“And so begins the War on Clowns.
“Following a smattering of “creepy clown” sightings and hoax killer clown threats, a number of schools in the tri-state area are prohibiting Halloween clown costumes.
“Stephen King has blood on his hands.
“The New Haven public school district has banned children from dressing up as clowns this year, decreeing them “symbols of terror,” much like Nazis and SAT prep books.
“School officials made the decision on Monday, after photos and reports began circulating on social media about “creepy clowns,” “armed clowns,” and clown threats in parts of New Jersey and on Long Island.
“Apparently there were clown-related threats made against New Haven schools on Instagram, and the district has decided to take action.”
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