Latest B-party

[saphireSue]

I'm careful and don't request hugs it was spontaneous as I was walking through the room several came up with arms out reached and got me actually, But you are all right can't be to careful these days. It was just so funny, her words then her reaction. Don't really know if I won her over or she just copied her friends, but it was different, I'm mean I've had them be scared, then get used to me. It was her choice of words I think, not "I'm scared of clown" but the "I don't like clowns".

[Willace-the-Clown]

last year when i did a earth day gig I painted a lil boys face then he wanted a pic so he posed with me & we got out pic taken. he started to walk off then whiped around & gave me a big hug. when i was clown classes we were told when pose for pics with people we have to keep both our hands where they can be seen that is kinda sad i thought

[Gladman]

when in doubt, give the kid a big ole hug. He initiated it. Just leave his back to the camera so they can see those big bad hands.

[bugaboo the clown]

You have to protect yourself. If you are out there entertaining for money and you do not have insurance you are asking for a lawsuit!

[Scooter_MaGee]

Originally Posted by Willace-the-Clown

last year when i did a earth day gig I painted a lil boys face then he wanted a pic so he posed with me & we got out pic taken. he started to walk off then whiped around & gave me a big hug. when i was clown classes we were told when pose for pics with people we have to keep both our hands where they can be seen that is kinda sad i thought

It is sad but but you can never be too carefull you have to protect yourself there are alot of cazy people in the world and there is no way of knowing what some one is capeable of just by looking so its best to not give any room for questions

[Timmy]

I find it terrible that the actions of a few hamper us from doing something that we all love! I have been on the recieving end of numerous hugs from little kids, but always because they have hugged me..... And like you guys said, i always turn sideways, and keep my hands where EVERYONE can see them.

Even when doing pics, either with kids OR adults, i always keep one hand away, and the other is usually making the bunny ears behind the head....

The more i think about this the sadder i get....... cant believe we have to be THIS careful, simply because of a few weirdos.

[PremierSparkles]

Hey Sue!!! That is awesome!! I love it when the scared ones come around and end up liking you! Love the hugs too!! I don't use any caution or rules when I hug. I hug close and tight and warm and loving and I say come and sue me if you really want!!! Kids so desperately need this kind of attention! I know God will honor and protect me! Been doin' it 20 years and no complaints yet!

[Fitzwilly]

Originally Posted by Timmy

I find it terrible that the actions of a few hamper us from doing something that we all love! The more i think about this the sadder i get....... cant believe we have to be THIS careful, simply because of a few weirdos.

Timmy, I feel the same way out the government this time of the year. Well actually most of the year, just this tax season "chaps my hide and frosts my top." Next year I'll know more and be better prepared. I usually do my own taxes but there is always some new twist.

[misspriss]

I battled with the hug issue for a long time. Hugs were pretty far and few between. I wanted to do what was right. If they down right came up to me for a hug I sure didn't stop. But there was always that tug at my heart, that question. I asked God about it.Honestly I felt I should accept and do it alot more often. Then a patron of one of the restaurants gave me a confirmation I was looking for, without my even bringing it up, they said I needed to hug more. He noticed how tender and sweet the children are and really needed the love from Miss Priss and from a very nice clown. Kids need love, and quite frankly I needed a hug me own self. From then one, I've gotten in the habit of watching for kids that want a hug. I do it. It may be a quick one, it may not be a close one. Sometime's it a real hug. There's always someone around anyways. Give me a break, it doesn't look offensive. It's a precious site. Yes, I'm a female clown. I suppose that does seem different weather it should or not. Hugs warm my heart. It's like a little battery charger for me. I don't have kids. It keeps me going. It's called Love and it's sometime expressed in the form of a hug. I don't go around hugging everybody. I guess if something wanted to look bad, it would look more funny if I were to go around hugging the DAds and teenagers. I don't think so! So, I've worked it out in my heart and mind. That is what works for me. Thanks.

[Buzzo The Honking Clown]

It's such a shame it has to be like that though. The worst thing is we haven't done anything wrong it's just the occasional person that thinks a clown outfit is a good disguise and goes around doing the wrong thing. And bad movies. Curse you Pennywise.