Good time of day, humans!
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Cousin: — Look, there is a black van by our house!
Rat: — If we were living in a communist country, I would be seriously worried by now.
Rat: — Fortunately, we only have to fear white vans here.
It’s remarkable how folklore evolves differently in different cultures and under different political systems – yet everyone agrees that vans are suspicious. And perhaps clown vans are the worst of them all.
Protect your children if a clown van appears bearing gifts ?
Psychological intimidation is a tool whether the van is white or black. Rat’s government knows this ambiguity of intent, creates the big, “ WHY “.
The chill and fear are the desired effect innocent or guilty.