When I was 5 to 6 years old, not considered a baby anymore but a child who was quite able to perceive her surroundings, I had a big birthday bash thrown by my parents. My entire class of preschoolers were invited, although I never exactly felt bonded in any of them in particular, children as such being in their own world.
Anyway, my parents invited entertainers to come entertain the little kids so the adults could take a break to chit chat. They included a magician, dancers, clowns, and people dressed up in costumes of different cartoon characters.
I still remember vividly, when I set my eyes on the clowns with the exaggerated makeup and costumes, and the cartoon characters which I knew too well were not the real ones I saw on telly, boy did I bawl my eyes out. There was always something sinister to me about the painted faces or costumes with smiles, as I would always know it was fake and wonder who was behind that get up.
Having to come up with a storyline by tonight, I tried turning to the course guide for some help and inspiration.
A script was available on the online digital dossier entitled 'Clown Train'.
The synopsis of it was basically a boy who woke up to find a clown in his full get up sitting right in front of him.
He tried to make conversation with the clown only to realise that the clown had a sinister twist to him.
It doesn't surprise that this particular story sent chills down my spine and left plenty to the imagination of the same 5 year old girl 13 years ago.
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