In this intriguing exploration by Shelley Hill, the enigmatic nature of clowns and the psychology behind negative reactions to them are dissected. Drawing insights from research on nonverbal cues and smile categories, the article delves into the complexities of facial expressions and their impact on human perception, shedding light on why certain smiles evoke discomfort and unease.
It’s a fact that clowns can give off a weird vibe, making them appear creepy instead of funny. I was wondering why some people react to clowns negatively as opposed to positively. Although the research is somewhat limited, Psychology Today has a good article on some consistent nonverbal cues that give off a creepy vibe. Per Psychology Today, “timing and the form a smile takes on can turn a normally pleasant facial expression into a creepy one. An extremely slowly appearing smile – from a neutral expression to a slow and very wide smile is very creepy (and often used by actors in horror movies).”
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Credit: Shelley Hill, Co-Owner of https://www.thecompletecombatant.com/
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