What You Said When We Told You Creepy Clowns Might Be Coming Back

Yesterday, we brought you the unfortunate and ridiculous news that police are warning residents to beware, once again, of creepy clowns. Yes, creepy clowns. This is not a joke. In fact, it's an annoying reality: prepare for clown craze, take two.

In 2016, a creepy clown craze swept the nation, prompting hundreds of simply bizarre clown sightings. And State Police in Pennsylvania believe those sightings may again happen again this year with the movie "It" being released on Sept. 8.

This news did not sit well with many of our Patch readers, who seemed, frankly, clowned-out and less than enthused to endure another round of creepy clown sighting-related news and the inevitable freaky photographs as an accompaniment.

Here are 11 of the most amusing reactions on social media to our story about the possible resurgence of creepy clown sightings. (Note: Patch does not endorse violence against creepy clowns.)

"Annoying can't people get a damn life."

"I will kick a freaking clown!"

"Are they real i hate clowns they are scary"

"Clown Lives Matter."

"If I see any I will beat the crap out of them without hesitation"

"The movie "IT" opens. Wackos will be out."

"oh God, please don't let my daughters see this"

"I been seeing clowns in my town for years"

"You know what would end it ? Open season on clowns now through Halloween!"

"Oh for the love of God. Grow up."

"It's true. There was a creepy clown playing golf in Bedminster for like 2 weeks."

What do you think of creepy clowns? Share your honest thoughts in the comment section below. It's ok if they scare you, they scare us, too.