I'm not sure if professionals would qualify what I have as actual "coulrophobia" cause I'm not really SCARED of clowns... I'm just uncomfortable around them. If there's a clown in the room you'll probably find me in the opposite corner, but if for some reason it (yes.. it) walks over you won't find me bolting and screaming just.... prepared to kick its ass in the event that it happens to have pointy teeth.
I will take the longer route if it means staying clear of a clown, sure... but is that really a PHOBIA? hmmmm?