If you’re a parent dealing with unruly behavior, you might want to think outside the box, especially if you’re in Florida. Enter a rather unsettling option: hiring a professional clown to frighten your children into submission.
Meet Chompy
Meet “Chompy,” a disturbing clown who has become infamous in Southwest Florida for his unique—and rather alarming—services. With a haunting mask that features hollow eyes and drooping skin, Chompy insists he’s just a typical clown, despite the terror he instills in kids. He’s recently shared a particularly chilling story with reporters about being hired to scare a 12-year-old boy who was misbehaving in school. The child had a deep fear of clowns, which led his mother to contact Chompy, offering him “a few hundred bucks” to help correct her son’s behavior. Chompy describes how he positioned himself across the street from the boy’s bus stop, prompting the child to burst into tears and run home. A few days later, the mother contacted Chompy again, expressing her gratitude and mentioning that now, whenever her son acts up, she simply asks, “Do you want Chompy to come back?” Let’s hope she’s also considering a therapy fund for her son.
Chompy’s Popularity
This isn’t a one-off situation for Chompy. He’s frequently inundated with requests to frighten children, making him somewhat of an online sensation. You can find numerous videos and images of him lurking about online, including one where he ominously hides in a child’s bedroom. His notoriety even extends to a dedicated Google Plus page documenting sightings of him.
Chompy’s Perspective
Chompy, a 65-year-old retiree who prefers to keep his real name a secret, expresses confusion about his popularity. In a recent interview, he stated that he’s trying to “bring scary back,” as he feels clowns have become too soft these days, claiming, “When I was a kid, it was okay to scare kids.”
The Psychological Impact
As amusing as Chompy might seem to share a drink with, I can’t help but think that scaring kids senseless isn’t the best approach to discipline. Fear of clowns is a legitimate and widespread phobia among children. A study from the University of Sheffield revealed that all 250 kids surveyed either disliked or feared clowns. For those who are genuinely terrified, hiring a figure like Chompy could lead to severe distress, including nightmares, crying fits, or even physical sickness. While the idea of scaring a child into behaving might seem effective, it doesn’t cultivate an understanding of boundaries or respect.
Alternative Perspectives
On the flip side, if your children aren’t afraid of clowns and enjoy a good scare, Chompy could be an entertaining choice for a family prank. He has a quirky personality and a no-nonsense attitude that could make him an amusing addition to your next festive gathering—just be cautious if he gets near any sharp objects.
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Conclusion
In summary, while the concept of hiring a scary clown like Chompy to discipline children may seem humorous, it raises serious concerns about the psychological impacts on kids. Fear should not be a tool for parenting, and there are more constructive ways to instill good behavior without resorting to terror.