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Clowns-Only Showing of Stephen King's 'It' is Worst Idea Ever

posted by cmn32480 on Monday August 28 2017, @05:01AM   Printer-friendly
from the what-nightmares-are-made-of dept.

Arthur T Knackerbracket has found the following story on CNET:

Alamo Drafthouse Cinema is offering a clowns-only screening of Stephen King's "It," the classic horror story featuring Pennywise the murderous clown.

There are three clowns-only showings, all at Austin, Texas theaters on Sept. 9, the day after "It" opens in the US.

"For this special clown screening of IT, all attendees should arrive dressed as a clown in order to attend," the Alamo Drafthouse website explains. "Please arrive early and join us in the Barrel O' Fun (CNET note: The whaaat, now?) beginning at 5:30pm for an IT pre-party where we will have face-painters available for clown touch-ups, a photo booth, raffles for prizes, and other terrifying merriment. Please arrive in your own Pennywise best and be ready to float with us."

[Ed Note: The fear of clowns is Coulrophobia. The wikipedia page does NOT have pictures, which I find mildly amusing.]

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  • (Score: 5, Funny) by realDonaldTrump on Monday August 28 2017, @06:39AM (4 children)

    by realDonaldTrump (6614) on Monday August 28 2017, @06:39AM (#560079) Homepage Journal

    I love this idea. It's so money! I'm incredibly tempted to put on my clown suit and wig and head for Texas! But they could go up a notch. And make It a double feature with Cujo, only clowns and dogs allowed. And clown dogs. Also love what @drafthouse is doing for our military and first responders! I will be going to Texas as soon as that trip can be made without causing disruption. 🇺🇸

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  • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Monday August 28 2017, @07:43AM

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday August 28 2017, @07:43AM (#560090)

    Snoop Dogg? [usmagazine.com]

  • (Score: 1, Informative) by Anonymous Coward on Monday August 28 2017, @04:51PM

    by Anonymous Coward on Monday August 28 2017, @04:51PM (#560313)

    Don't. Texas has enough clowns.

  • (Score: 3, Informative) by DeathMonkey on Monday August 28 2017, @04:56PM (1 child)

    by DeathMonkey (1380) on Monday August 28 2017, @04:56PM (#560318) Journal

    I love this idea. It's so money! I'm incredibly tempted to put on my clown suit and wig and head for Texas!

    So, you'll be dressing the same as usual, then?

    (I know you set this one up just for me @realDJT!!)

    • (Score: 0) by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday August 29 2017, @01:32AM

      by Anonymous Coward on Tuesday August 29 2017, @01:32AM (#560621)

      White supremacists think they're sooo macho.
      Apparently, there's nothing more effective than dressing like clowns and mocking them. [commondreams.org]

      "White power!" "White flour??" (Throws white powder into the air)

      "White power!" "Wife power??" (Women clowns pick up a male clown and carry him around)

      -- OriginalOwner_ [soylentnews.org]