Afraid of a clown?

I have always thought it was funny (sorry, that's kind of mean) when I hear about people who are afraid of clowns. Grown people afraid of a clown?

When we were picking Shanna up from school yesterday, two clowns came out of her school. Two kids dressed up as clowns. Kaci grabbed my hand tightly and looked up at me.

"Mommy, I know those are just people dressed up."

She was telling herself that, but I could see the terror in her eyes. I was a little amused, but she is 3 years old. I gave her a hug and reassured her that those were just kids with make up and dress up clothes on.