Fri. 05/06 - Dickens and the Rise of Creepy Clowns

<p><strong><em>How much can we blame Charles Dickens for the persisting archetype of creepy clowns? Who and what other cultural factors over the centuries contributed to so many people being whigged out by clowns?&nbsp;Plus, we now know the (general) location of where Forrest Fenn’s treasure chest was found. And a round-up of media recommendations for your weekend, based on stories I’ve covered previously on the show.</em></strong></p><p>Sponsors:</p><ul><li>Novo, Sign up for a free business checking account and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts at <a href="http://novo.co/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">novo.co/kottke</a></li><li>Outer, Get $300 off and free shipping at <a href="http://liveouter.com/kottke" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">liveouter.com/kottke</a></li></ul><p>Links:</p><ul><li><a href="https://daily.jstor.org/here-we-are-again-how-joseph-grimaldi-invented-the-creepy-clown" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Here We Are Again!—How Joseph Grimaldi Invented the Creepy Clown</a> (JSTOR Daily)</li><li><a href="http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/7189401.stm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Hospital clown images 'too scary'</a> (BBC News)</li><li><a href="https://theconversation.com/the-psychology-behind-why-clowns-creep-us-out-65936" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The psychology behind why clowns creep us out</a> (The Conversation)&nbsp;</li><li><a href="https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/the-history-and-psychology-of-clowns-being-scary-20394516/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The History and Psychology of Clowns Being Scary</a> (Smithsonian Magazine)</li><li><a href="https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/exploration-survival/where-forrest-fenn-treasure-yellowstone/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Revealed: Forrest Fenn’s Treasure Was Hidden in This National Park</a> (Outside Online)</li><li><a href="https://www.ridehome.info/show/kottke-ride-home/tue-0728-your-lost-laundry-may-end-up