Everybody Hates a Clown Trivia Quiz

Answer: Kinky Pinky

Kinky Pinky might best be described as a deranged, and definitely evil character from the 1988 video arcade game "Narc". This knife welding visage of evil was one of the very first clowns to be depicted in the video game world. He was able to be shot numerous times by the player before he ever went down.

Answer: Clay Fighter

Clay Fighter was an attempt at a fighting game without all the gore and visual violence. Done in a Claymation style, this game featured some unusual characters including Bonker the clown. This smiling, maniacal clown uses weapons appropriate for his profession.

He has a spraying flower, deadly pies which can be thrown and killer cartwheels. He also has a big hammer from which his name is derived. He is a good example of why some people are so afraid of clowns. The other three options are Atari games that came out before 1983.

Answer: Kefka

Many gamers consider the clown named Kefka to be one of the very best villains in gaming. Dressed in a loud red and yellow jester's outfit, this psychotic killer clown is completely unpredictable and a change from some of the previous clowns seen in this video game series.

He is known for having multiple weapons and a maniacal laugh that might leave you with nightmares after you play this game of good vs. evil.

Answer: False

There are no clowns in the "Duck Hunt" video game. Also Emmett Kelly was a real circus clown who performed as the character "Weary Willie". Despite the fact that he amused and entertained millions of people for over 50 years, there is no doubt that there were many people who were terrified of him and clowns in general.

This fear of clowns is what helps make clowns such popular and effective characters in the world of video games.

Answer: Twisted Metal

Needles Kane has flaming hair as well as an ice cream truck that fires explosive treats. Many players mistakenly think that his name is Sweet Tooth, but this is actually the name of his wild ice cream truck. This killer clown is one of the most well-known clowns in video game history and he may be the best part of this car-combat series.

Answer: Khan

When you first see Khan, a clown assassin he is dressed as a clown playing an accordion that he uses to bomb a French café. He uses many costumes throughout the game and is often seen dressed as a mime. This adventure game takes the player all over the world and the player never knows when this serial killing clown will show up, nor what he will be disguised as.

Answer: False

Shaco the Demon Jester is an evil clown-like character found in the video game series "League of Legends". He looks nothing like the red-headed Bozo the Clown. He is one of the many strange characters you will run into in this multiplayer online battle arena game. Shaco is an assassin type character who dresses as a medieval court jester. He is a playable character that is thought to be of supernatural origins and is a fine example of one of the many forms of the "evil clown" character.

Answer: Chain saw

When Adam Macintyre goes completely insane in this apocalyptic game filled with zombies, he becomes Adam the Clown. He can be seen strutting around in his giant red clown shoes carrying two very large chain saws. Being chased by this painted madman through an empty shopping mall after the world has basically ended probably gave many young gamers nightmares after playing this game.

Answer: Dragon Quest VIII

'Dhoulmagus' is an evil clown and the main villain for the first of half of the video game "Dragon Quest VIII". He appears as an angry court jester that has turned evil and steels a magic scepter which in turn possesses his soul. This role-playing game of good vs. evil was released in 2004 and is just one of the many games in the immensely popular "Dragon Quest" series.

Answer: TimeSplitters

"TimeSplitters" can best be described as a first-person shooter video game series. The game features an unusual mix of characters. Mischief is a short, sociopathic clown who appears to have a happy smile and somewhat childlike manner. Mister Giggles is a deformed, cannibalistic clown usually seen wearing the color purple. And, last but not least, is Stumpy, a short and stocky clown with serious psychotic issues.