Perhaps the most perplexing news story in recent memory is theresurgence of clowns: People dressed as the once-comical characters have been wandering American towns, scaring locals and even prompting the discussion of the topic during a White House press briefing.
Now, Shawn Crahan the co-founder of heavy metal band Slipknot whos better known to fans as Clown has taken action.
NMEreportsthat in a new interview, singer Corey Taylor announced Clown has changed his moniker to Mime until further notice.
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Even our dear Clown has downgraded himself to Mime, for distance himself from these hedonistic doppelgangers until the coast is clear, Taylor told the BBC2s comedy showNo Such Thing As The News.
He also added, Remember, a real clown doesnt need a knife to intimidate just a bat and a good cold stare.
