{"id":216184,"date":"2021-10-06T05:33:43","date_gmt":"2021-10-06T12:33:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/?p=216184"},"modified":"2024-12-13T10:39:11","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T18:39:11","slug":"clown-makeup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heartifb.com\/clown-makeup\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Clown Makeup Ideas For Halloween 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
You might want to shrug off the idea of clown makeup when you first hear it. After all, clowns aren\u2019t associated with being sexy, right? But allow me to try and convince you otherwise. Clowns can be cute, and they sure as hell can be sexy. Just think about Harley Quinn or Heath Ledger\u2019s Joker (or is that just me?) Clowns also allow for a lot of creativity and experimentation when it comes to makeup – you can use glitter, fake lashes, and tons of bright colors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Clown makeup can be scary as well. In fact, it\u2019s curious how the cute clown became such a popular horror trope. The clown dates all the way back to ancient Greek times. Of course, back then, it wasn\u2019t called a \u2019clown\u2019 just yet. Instead, this character was referred to as the \u2019rustic fool,\u2019 whose primary role was to tell rude jokes and mock the wealthy part of the audience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Another famous clown from the past is the harlequin. This brightly-dressed dexterous jester was there to amuse royalty and sometimes appeared in theatre shows, where they wore colorful masks and assumed the role of tricksters. In the middle of the 19th century, jesters and harlequins evolved to be fun and ditched their mischievous side. Their positive reputation had a lot to do with their primary target audience – children. A couple of decades later, circus clowns became hugely popular, and as humor evolved, they performed mainly for children. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Science has a very simple explanation behind why we are afraid of clowns. You have probably heard people refer to certain things as \u2019uncanny valley.\u2019 Our brains are actually so advanced, they can spot irregularities almost subconsciously. So when we see a clown\u2019s face, we instantly spot the exaggerated features, and think \u201csomething\u2019s off there.\u201d For some, these features seem silly, but for others, they can be horrifying. Mix that with the clown\u2019s trickster reputation and a few scary pop culture t\u0430kes on them, and you\u2019ll begin to understand why they are so frightening. <\/p>\n\n\n\n