KNOCK. Knock. Knock. Trick or treat? The door to Orty Kastaun’s home opens. The little horrors peer in. Orty smiles. “You like the clowns? They like you…”

You see, 61-year-old German Orty holds the Guinness World Record for owning the world’s largest collection of clowns – 2,053 clown-related items, since you’re asking.

Don’t panic, kids. Orty is a recovering alcoholic and the clowns are part of her therapy. Clowns know best. Clowns know everything? They know what you are thinking…

Now go get a drink to try to rid your mind of hundreds of clowns watching your every move.

Spotter: The Daily What