The Last Poster Wins [v32]

[Voltaire Magneton]

It's the uncanny valley design, I guess. Plus maybe kids don't see them as creepy as adults do. There's some mascots and/or cartoon characters that I found decently cute back then but now find kinda creepy as an adult lol

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, clowns are definitely a great example of that. They're WAY more associated with horror and negative perceptions than they are with positive ones. Not sure if it specifically started with Pennywise but it's definitely way more of a trend now. But yeah, it follows the formula of taking something that was meant to be entertaining and even funny and make it horrifying and murderous. It can be more effective at being terrifying than something that's brutally upfront about being evil and dark as with clowns and animatronics, that feeling of deception and betrayal is now there, especially with the kind of innocent and unknowing childlike trust that things like that have placed in them.

It also works with locations that were meant to be happy, fun, and relaxing. I've seen plenty of carnival settings go to hell, along with vacation islands and camp grounds. It's easier to make a situation more terrifying if the cast has their guards down because they thought they were in for a good time, not a terrifying one, and as a result, they're totally not prepared and they're desperate.

[Chakramaster]

Speaking of clowns though. We're moving so close to Halloween already.

[Neo Emolga]

Yeah, already those Spirit Halloween stores are popping up everywhere and anywhere again. xD

Haven't gone to one in a while, though. I already have so many costume options. xD

[Voltaire Magneton]

I haven't seen any Halloween stuff, but then it isn't that big here.

[Chakramaster]

Yeah they've started going up here around the end of last month here. Steadily coming out more.

[Neo Emolga]

I think with Covid being pretty much over, Halloween parties and events may be coming back and more of a thing.

They weren't too big last year, but I think there's been improvement.

[Voltaire Magneton]

I'm still uneasy with crowded areas, but it's nice to see events popping up recently. As long as they don't cause trouble, pandemic wise.

[Neo Emolga]

I'd say my fear of Covid is pretty much gone. I've know quite a few people that have gotten it and now it only seems like you're sick for a couple days and that's it.

And yeah, I want to get back to living normally, too. A life lived in fear is a life half-lived.

[Voltaire Magneton]

I agree with you. But I still have to avoid it for an upcoming event next month, otherwise I won't be able to join in.

I admit hearing people cough still makes me anxious haha