Since age 18, I have been a clown...and a bunny rabbit at Easter-time...my boss always asks why I'm NOT wearing a costume when I'm a witch at Halloween...and Mrs Santa. Anyway, I've found that kids who are, or have been, in hospitals are afraid of anyone with the face even partially covered or concealed. Visiting hospitals, I often avoid pediatrics (or check with parents first)...but the geriatrics LOVE all the above! For some, I may be the only visitor in a long time. Isn't that a sad thing!?