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[[Image:Juggalo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Juggalos at a Gathering]]A '''Juggalo''' (male or female) or '''Juggalette''' (if female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the [[fan (aficionado)|fanbase]] of the [[Michigan]] [[hip hop]] group [[Insane Clown Posse]] (ICP), and related recording artists at [[Psychopathic Records]]. Much of the predominant philosophy of the group stems from the [[Dark Carnival (ICP)|Dark Carnival]], a mythology that was carried as a theme in six ICP albums known as the '''6 Joker's Cards'''.
[[Image:Juggalo.jpg|thumb|right|300px|Juggalos at a Gathering]]A '''Juggalo''' (male or female) or '''Juggalette''' (if female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the [[fan (aficionado)|fanbase]] of the [[Michigan]] [[rap/horrorcore]] group [[Insane Clown Posse]] (ICP), and related recording artists at [[Psychopathic Records]]. Much of the predominant philosophy of the group stems from the [[Dark Carnival (ICP)|Dark Carnival]], a mythology that was carried as a theme in six ICP albums known as the '''6 Joker's Cards'''.


[[Violent J]] explained the term's origins in the ICP biography, Behind the Paint, saying that during a live performance of "The Juggla" from the [[Carnival of Carnage]] album, he had spontaneously addressed the audience: "What about you Juggalo? Are there any Juggalos in here?", and the name stuck. He also said in the 2002 Wraith seminar that he does not like the word "Juggalette" because now many people think that the word "Juggalo" only refers to the male fanbase; it in fact refers to all fans, male or female. Regardless, some prefer the term "Juggalette" to refer to members of the female fanbase, as evidenced by the "Miss Juggalette" pageant held yearly at the Gathering of the Juggalos.
[[Violent J]] explained the term's origins in the ICP biography, Behind the Paint, saying that during a live performance of "The Juggla" from the [[Carnival of Carnage]] album, he had spontaneously addressed the audience: "What about you Juggalo? Are there any Juggalos in here?", and the name stuck. He also said in the 2002 Wraith seminar that he does not like the word "Juggalette" because now many people think that the word "Juggalo" only refers to the male fanbase; it in fact refers to all fans, male or female. Regardless, some prefer the term "Juggalette" to refer to members of the female fanbase, as evidenced by the "Miss Juggalette" pageant held yearly at the Gathering of the Juggalos.

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Juggalos at a Gathering

A Juggalo (male or female) or Juggalette (if female) is a member of the group that has grown up around the fanbase of the Michigan rap/horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), and related recording artists at Psychopathic Records. Much of the predominant philosophy of the group stems from the Dark Carnival, a mythology that was carried as a theme in six ICP albums known as the 6 Joker's Cards.

Violent J explained the term's origins in the ICP biography, Behind the Paint, saying that during a live performance of "The Juggla" from the Carnival of Carnage album, he had spontaneously addressed the audience: "What about you Juggalo? Are there any Juggalos in here?", and the name stuck. He also said in the 2002 Wraith seminar that he does not like the word "Juggalette" because now many people think that the word "Juggalo" only refers to the male fanbase; it in fact refers to all fans, male or female. Regardless, some prefer the term "Juggalette" to refer to members of the female fanbase, as evidenced by the "Miss Juggalette" pageant held yearly at the Gathering of the Juggalos.

In the book Behind the Paint, Violent J, Joseph Bruce, details the adoption of several slang terms that have been incorporated into juggalo subculture, including "juggalo", "ninja", and "neden". Ninja is also interchangeable with juggalo, as "homie" or friend. Neden is a slang term for a vagina. A more recent alias to the Juggalo name is samurai , meaning an older/experienced Juggalo.

The Juggalos (also referred to as the Juggalo Family) started in the early 1990s. As seen in other subcultures, from parallels in music came parallels in interests, style, and slang. Facepainting in the style of ICP and other Psychopathic Records artists is a common practice at Juggalo-oriented social activities.

Also, characteristic of the Juggalos is devotion to the inexpensive soft drink Faygo, popularized by ICP.[1][2]

The Gathering of the Juggalos

The Gathering of the Juggalos (also known simply as The Gathering or GOTJ) is an annual event for the Juggalo Family put on by Psychopathic Records; the first was staged in 2000. It is regarded highly by Juggalos, and is considered by the Juggalos to be a family reunion of sorts. The event spans several days, and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists.

At the 2002 Gathering Bubba Sparxxx received the first ever "Bubba Sparxxx Award", obviously named after him. Unofficially, the "award" is given to the artist who leaves the main stage before his performance is over. Artists have been known to leave because of heavy booing, too much trash being thrown, or out of anger towards the fan base. Every year it is common to hear juggalos' input on who will receive the "award" that year. Since the 2002 Gathering other notable artists such as Bushwick Bill, Kurupt, and Too $hort have received the "award".

Earlier Gatherings were plagued with problems such as fires and unruly behavior that prompted the intervention of police and firefighters. After 2002, the Gathering became an outdoor event, and was held at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park for a number of years.

According to the Quarry Park's owner, Evan Kelley, the grounds will no longer host this event after the 2005 Gathering. Kelly has said: "Psychopathic Records broke some of the rules set down for the 2005 event, including blasting music all night long", and: "Drugs, alcohol, nudity, profanity and trash also became serious problems."[3]

The seventh annual Gathering of the Juggalos was set to take place at The Lotus Fields on July 13–July 16 2006 in Brooklyn, Michigan (West of Detroit, Michigan). The board of Woodstock Township, Michigan, in control of necessary outdoor concert zoning permits denied permits at a meeting on April 11 2006. The C3 zoning permit wording was loose, and could be interpreted such that additional outdoor concert permits were not necessary, but the board decided to read it by the letter. Psychopathic Records was told that if they represented country artists they would be allowed to hold the event.[citation needed] Psychopathic Records took legal advice concerning this, while booking another location.

On April 18 2006, Psychopathic Records announced that a Gathering would go ahead, the new location being dubbed The New Lotus Fields — in Pataskala, Ohio (East of Columbus) at Frontier Ranch. It took place over the same dates that were planned for the Brooklyn event.

On May 2, 2007 it was announced that the 2007 Gathering will take place in Cave-In-Rock, Illinois, August 9-12, 2007.

Psychopathic revealed the news in an update about their 2007 JCW tour by stating: "SLAM TV's story and angles will all finally come to a head in Ohio, at this year’s 4 day Gathering of the Juggalos festival in August '07. JCW at the Gathering will feature 2 days of live action on Thursday and Friday afternoon, then on Saturday night at Midnight, JCW will host its biggest wrestling show ever, entitled Bloodymania!".

Juggalo Sub-Groups

A Zuggalo is the name given to any Juggalo that is also a fan of former Psychopathic Records rock group, Zug Izland. The name is a combination of the word "Zug" of the band's name, and juggalo. Although the group left the label in 2004, the band will release their third album in late 2007, and still continues to have support from fans.

A Warrior is the unofficial name of any Juggalo that still supports Anybody Killa (ABK) after he chose to leave Psychopathic Records in early 2006 to pursue an independent career on his own. The name was created due to the fact that a large majority of the Juggalo community turned their back on ABK after he left, and some didn't really care for him in the first place. The name was made by Anybody Killa himself in a 2006 interview.

A "Thuggalo" is usually referred to a juggalo who follows a life more known to that of a so called thug. This term in the juggalo world was made popular in the Hallowickid single Thug Pit.

Alleged Juggalo Crime

Jacob Robida

Because of a connection with gang violence, many younger members of the subculture are prohibited from wearing ICP paraphernalia while at school. There have been numerous incidents with Juggalos committing violent acts, though there is no independent evidence linking music with violence or crime.[4] As the public face of the Juggalo subculture, Psychopathic Records and Insane Clown Posse have repeatedly denounced violence within the fandom. Much of the crimes including murders have also been noted by Alex Abiss (Former CEO of Psychopathic) as being just crazy individuals finding an excuse for the actions.

  • On February 1, 2006, alleged Juggalo Jacob Robida engaged in a series of hatchet attacks and a shooting spree which left three dead, including himself and a police officer. ICP has released a statement in which they revile Robida's actions and extended their condolences to the families of his victims.
  • Between June 18 and June 20 2006, more attacks involving Juggalos, some wearing the clown makeup, were reported by the Seattle Times.[5]
  • During the nights of June 19 and 20th, 2006, another series of attacks by alleged Juggalos left nearly two dozen injured. The group, armed with a machete, attacked, robbed, and threatened to decapitate visitors to Fort Steilacoom Park in Tacoma, Washington, shouting "Woo! Woo! Juggalo!" Seven suspects have been arrested, and three have been charged with assault and robbery.[6]
  • In February of 2007 Colorado teenager Bryan Grove, who identified himself as a juggalo, stabbed his girlfriend's mother to death and was arrested. His girlfriend Tess Damm, also a juggalo, and two of their friends have also been arrested in connection to the murder.[7]
  • In most of the midwestern states in the U.S local law enforcement as well as state and federal law enforcement agencies consider many "packs" of Juggalos to be gang members. In Illinois, Michigan, Ohio & Wisconsin, arrestees identified as Juggalos are put into the gang database. Most juggalo sets (i.e Wicked Juggalos, Insane Juggalos) are categorized into this group, although most Juggalos do not condone criminal behavior.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ MTV.com Insane Clown Posse Soak Denver With Sugary Soda Bombs
  2. ^ MTV.com ICP's Juggalo Gathering Promises Faygo Armageddon, Juggalette Bride
  3. ^ "Rappers Won't Return to Nelson Insane Clown Posse Uninvited" (Reprint). Record Courier. 2006-02-04. Retrieved 2007-05-26. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |date= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ The News Tribune Fort Steilacoom unsafe at night, police caution
  5. ^ Seattle Times Pierce County park visitors assaulted by gang of thugs
  6. ^ Seattle Post-Intelligencer Two more sought in series of park attacks
  7. ^ Rocky Mountain News Music may ignite mayhem
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