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The term originated during a live performance by [[Insane Clown Posse]].{{when?}} During the song "The Juggla", [[Joseph Bruce]] addressed the audience as ''Juggalos'', and the positive response resulted in Bruce and [[Joseph Utsler]] using the word thereafter to refer to themselves and their friends, family, and fans, including other [[Psychopathic Records]] artists.<ref name="BehindthePaint231">{{cite book |last=Bruce |first=Joseph |authorlink=Joseph Bruce |coauthors=Hobey Echlin |editor=Nathan Fostey |title=ICP: Behind the Paint |origdate= |origyear=2003 |origmonth=August |edition=2nd Edition |publisher=Psychopathic Records |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |isbn=09741846083 |pages=237–238 |chapter=Ringmaster's Word }}</ref> Juggalos have compared themselves to a family.<ref name="McDevitt">{{cite news |first=Katie |last=McDevitt |title=''Fans or gang? Meet the Juggalos'' |url=http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/article_8f52abae-e15e-551d-98e0-eda625c749b6.html |publisher=''[[East Valley Tribune]]'' |date=July 27, 2008 |accessdate=4 April 2009 }}</ref><ref name="Cizmar">{{cite news |first=Martin |last=Cizmar |title=''Insane Clown Posse’s Juggalos Aren’t a Gang — Just Punk Kids'' |url=http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-11-20/music/insane-clown-posse-s-juggalos-aren-t-a-gang-just-punk-kids |publisher=''[[Phoenix New Times]]'' |date=November 18, 2008 |accessdate=4 April 2009 }}</ref> Common characteristics include drinking the inexpensive soft drink [[Faygo]] and wearing face paint.<ref name="McDevitt"/> They view the lyrics of Psychopathic Records artists (which are often violent in nature) as a catharsis for aggression.<ref name="Stevens">{{cite news |first=Bill |last=Stevens |title=''Gulf High's Juggalo Cleanup Crew displays edgy look, genuine caring'' |url=http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/article987870.ece |publisher=''[[St. Petersburg Times]]'' |date=March 29, 2009 |accessdate=4 April 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Florangela |last=Davila |title=''Hanging with the Juggalos'' |url=http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20060718&slug=juggalo18 |publisher=''[[The Seattle Times]]'' |date=July 18, 2006 |accessdate=11 April 2009 }}</ref> Several well known figures have identified as Juggalos. These include professional wrestlers [[Kazushige Nosawa]]<ref name="Nosawa">{{cite web | author=Corporal Robinson | title=The State of the Game | url=http://juggalowrestling.com/iframe.php?page_id=sotg_02 | date=June 12, 2007 | publisher=Psychopathic Records | accessdate=2009-04-07 }}</ref> and [[Vampiro]],<ref>{{cite web | author=Vampiro | title=For my Juggalo brothers and sisters | url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=85060951&blogId=141684162 | date=July 7, 2006 | publisher=[[MySpace]] | accessdate=2009-04-07 }}</ref> and rappers [[Chuck D]],<ref>{{cite journal | last=Dansby | first=Andrew | title=Violent J on ICP's Bizaar, Bizzar Ride |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/insaneclownposse/articles/story/5940115/violent_j_on_icps_bizaar_bizzar_ride |archivedate=17 January 2008 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080117153737/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/insaneclownposse/articles/story/5940115/violent_j_on_icps_bizaar_bizzar_ride | date=October 22, 2003 | journal=[[Rolling Stone]] | accessdate=2009-05-25 }}</ref> [[Coolio]],<ref name="Coolio">{{cite web |url=http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/07/coolio-tattoo-insane-clown-posse-tour-juggalo-misspelling-typo/ |title=Coolio's Tattoo Screw Up -- Nothin' But a 'G' Thang |author=TMZ Staff |date=2010-06-07 |publisher=[[TMZ.com]] |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> [[Kung Fu Vampire]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.juggalonews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1908 |title=Exclusive Interview - Kung Fu Vampire |author=Dark Jedi Hillz |date=December 6, 2009 |publisher=JuggaloNews |accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> [[Murs (rapper)|MURS]],<ref>{{cite web | author=Hodge | title=An exclusive interview with MURS | url=http://www.milenko500.com/mursinterview.htm | date= | work= | publisher=Milenko500 | accessdate=2009-05-05 }}</ref> and [[Vanilla Ice]].<ref>{{cite web | title=I’m A Survivor: Vanilla Ice | url=http://www.theentertainmentnexus.com/interviews/ten/valillaIce2008Sep.htm | work=Interviews | publisher=The Entertainment Nexus | date=September 2008 | accessdate=2009-04-09}}</ref> According to Utsler, "[Juggalos come] from all walks of life -- from poverty, from rich, from all religions, all colors. [...] It doesn't matter if you're born with a silver spoon in your mouth, or a crack rock in your mouth."<ref>{{cite news |title=Insane Clown Posse is back in the Dark Carnival |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10140/1059302-388.stm |first=Scott |last=Mervis |newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=May 20, 2010 |accessdate=22 May 2010 }}</ref>
The term originated during a 1994 live performance by [[Insane Clown Posse]]. During the song "The Juggla", [[Joseph Bruce]] addressed the audience as ''Juggalos'', and the positive response resulted in Bruce and [[Joseph Utsler]] using the word thereafter to refer to themselves and their friends, family, and fans, including other [[Psychopathic Records]] artists.<ref name="BehindthePaint231">{{cite book |last=Bruce |first=Joseph |authorlink=Joseph Bruce |coauthors=Hobey Echlin |editor=Nathan Fostey |title=ICP: Behind the Paint |origdate= |origyear=2003 |origmonth=August |edition=2nd Edition |publisher=Psychopathic Records |location=Royal Oak, Michigan |isbn=09741846083 |pages=237–238 |chapter=Ringmaster's Word }}</ref> Juggalos have compared themselves to a family.<ref name="McDevitt">{{cite news |first=Katie |last=McDevitt |title=''Fans or gang? Meet the Juggalos'' |url=http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/article_8f52abae-e15e-551d-98e0-eda625c749b6.html |publisher=''[[East Valley Tribune]]'' |date=July 27, 2008 |accessdate=4 April 2009 }}</ref><ref name="Cizmar">{{cite news |first=Martin |last=Cizmar |title=''Insane Clown Posse’s Juggalos Aren’t a Gang — Just Punk Kids'' |url=http://www.phoenixnewtimes.com/2008-11-20/music/insane-clown-posse-s-juggalos-aren-t-a-gang-just-punk-kids |publisher=''[[Phoenix New Times]]'' |date=November 18, 2008 |accessdate=4 April 2009 }}</ref> Common characteristics include drinking the inexpensive soft drink [[Faygo]] and wearing face paint.<ref name="McDevitt"/> They view the lyrics of Psychopathic Records artists (which are often violent in nature) as a catharsis for aggression.<ref name="Stevens">{{cite news |first=Bill |last=Stevens |title=''Gulf High's Juggalo Cleanup Crew displays edgy look, genuine caring'' |url=http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/article987870.ece |publisher=''[[St. Petersburg Times]]'' |date=March 29, 2009 |accessdate=4 April 2009 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Florangela |last=Davila |title=''Hanging with the Juggalos'' |url=http://community.seattletimes.nwsource.com/archive/?date=20060718&slug=juggalo18 |publisher=''[[The Seattle Times]]'' |date=July 18, 2006 |accessdate=11 April 2009 }}</ref> Several well known figures have identified as Juggalos. These include professional wrestlers [[Kazushige Nosawa]]<ref name="Nosawa">{{cite web | author=Corporal Robinson | title=The State of the Game | url=http://juggalowrestling.com/iframe.php?page_id=sotg_02 | date=June 12, 2007 | publisher=Psychopathic Records | accessdate=2009-04-07 }}</ref> and [[Vampiro]],<ref>{{cite web | author=Vampiro | title=For my Juggalo brothers and sisters | url=http://blogs.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.view&friendId=85060951&blogId=141684162 | date=July 7, 2006 | publisher=[[MySpace]] | accessdate=2009-04-07 }}</ref> and rappers [[Chuck D]],<ref>{{cite journal | last=Dansby | first=Andrew | title=Violent J on ICP's Bizaar, Bizzar Ride |url=http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/insaneclownposse/articles/story/5940115/violent_j_on_icps_bizaar_bizzar_ride |archivedate=17 January 2008 |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20080117153737/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/insaneclownposse/articles/story/5940115/violent_j_on_icps_bizaar_bizzar_ride | date=October 22, 2003 | journal=[[Rolling Stone]] | accessdate=2009-05-25 }}</ref> [[Coolio]],<ref name="Coolio">{{cite web |url=http://www.tmz.com/2010/06/07/coolio-tattoo-insane-clown-posse-tour-juggalo-misspelling-typo/ |title=Coolio's Tattoo Screw Up -- Nothin' But a 'G' Thang |author=TMZ Staff |date=2010-06-07 |publisher=[[TMZ.com]] |accessdate=2010-06-07}}</ref> [[Kung Fu Vampire]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.juggalonews.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=1908 |title=Exclusive Interview - Kung Fu Vampire |author=Dark Jedi Hillz |date=December 6, 2009 |publisher=JuggaloNews |accessdate=8 December 2009}}</ref> [[Murs (rapper)|MURS]],<ref>{{cite web | author=Hodge | title=An exclusive interview with MURS | url=http://www.milenko500.com/mursinterview.htm | date= | work= | publisher=Milenko500 | accessdate=2009-05-05 }}</ref> and [[Vanilla Ice]].<ref>{{cite web | title=I’m A Survivor: Vanilla Ice | url=http://www.theentertainmentnexus.com/interviews/ten/valillaIce2008Sep.htm | work=Interviews | publisher=The Entertainment Nexus | date=September 2008 | accessdate=2009-04-09}}</ref> According to Utsler, "[Juggalos come] from all walks of life -- from poverty, from rich, from all religions, all colors. [...] It doesn't matter if you're born with a silver spoon in your mouth, or a crack rock in your mouth."<ref>{{cite news |title=Insane Clown Posse is back in the Dark Carnival |url=http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10140/1059302-388.stm |first=Scott |last=Mervis |newspaper=Pittsburgh Post-Gazette |date=May 20, 2010 |accessdate=22 May 2010 }}</ref>


==The Gathering of the Juggalos==
==The Gathering of the Juggalos==

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File:Insane Clown Posse concert.jpg
Insane Clown Posse perform in a 2007 concert to their fans, known as Juggalos.

Juggalo or Juggalette (the latter being feminine) is a name given to fans of Insane Clown Posse or any other Psychopathic Records hip hop group. Juggalos have developed their own idioms, slang, and characteristics.[1]

History

The term originated during a 1994 live performance by Insane Clown Posse. During the song "The Juggla", Joseph Bruce addressed the audience as Juggalos, and the positive response resulted in Bruce and Joseph Utsler using the word thereafter to refer to themselves and their friends, family, and fans, including other Psychopathic Records artists.[2] Juggalos have compared themselves to a family.[3][4] Common characteristics include drinking the inexpensive soft drink Faygo and wearing face paint.[3] They view the lyrics of Psychopathic Records artists (which are often violent in nature) as a catharsis for aggression.[5][6] Several well known figures have identified as Juggalos. These include professional wrestlers Kazushige Nosawa[7] and Vampiro,[8] and rappers Chuck D,[9] Coolio,[10] Kung Fu Vampire,[11] MURS,[12] and Vanilla Ice.[13] According to Utsler, "[Juggalos come] from all walks of life -- from poverty, from rich, from all religions, all colors. [...] It doesn't matter if you're born with a silver spoon in your mouth, or a crack rock in your mouth."[14]

The Gathering of the Juggalos

Main article: Gathering of the Juggalos

The Gathering of the Juggalos is an annual event for the Juggalo Family put on by Psychopathic Records first staged in July 2000.[15] Described by Bruce as a "Juggalo Woodstock", the Gathering of the Juggalos spans four days, and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists.[15] The 2000 Gathering featured Kottonmouth Kings, Project Born, and Vampiro, who both wrestled and performed.[15] The second Gathering of the Juggalos was held from July 13–July 15, 2001 at the SeaGate Convention Centre in Toledo, Ohio.[15] The event featured the same activities as the first Gathering of the Juggalos, as well as guests such as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Tech N9ne, Vanilla Ice, and Three 6 Mafia.[15]

After 2002, the Gathering became an outdoor event, and was held at Nelson Ledges Quarry Park for a number of years. Following the 2005 Gathering, Quarry Park owner Evan Kelley stated that the grounds would no longer host the event. 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."[16] The 2008 Gathering of the Juggalos was filmed by Psychopathic Video. The documentary, entitled A Family Underground, was released on May 12, 2009.[17][18][19] Tila Tequila and Method Man were hit with bottles during their performances at the 2010 Gathering of the Juggalos, and both plan to sue Juggalo Gathering LLC.[20][21]

There have been numerous incidents of Juggalos committing violent acts including murder, kidnapping, assault, and arson[22][23][24][25] (though studies have noted a lack of evidence linking music with violence).[26] Although Juggalos have denied any connection to gang activity[4], authorities have classified them as a gang in Utah,[27] Arizona,[4] Monroe County, Pennsylvania[28][29] and Modesto, California.[30] Because of this, some schools have prohibited students from wearing Insane Clown Posse related paraphernalia.[31][32]

As the public face of the Juggalo subculture, Psychopathic Records and Insane Clown Posse have repeatedly denounced violence within the fandom. Many of the crimes, including murders, have been labeled by Alex Abiss (former CEO of Psychopathic Records) as being just crazy individuals finding an excuse for their actions.[33]

References

  1. ^ Mike Brown (July 2008). "Mike Brown's Juggalodown". SLUG Magazine. Retrieved 8 July 2009.
  2. ^ Bruce, Joseph. "Ringmaster's Word". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd Edition ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 237–238. ISBN 09741846083. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help); Check |isbn= value: length (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |origdate= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help)
  3. ^ a b McDevitt, Katie (July 27, 2008). "Fans or gang? Meet the Juggalos". East Valley Tribune. Retrieved 4 April 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ a b c Cizmar, Martin (November 18, 2008). "Insane Clown Posse's Juggalos Aren't a Gang — Just Punk Kids". Phoenix New Times. Retrieved 4 April 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  5. ^ Stevens, Bill (March 29, 2009). "Gulf High's Juggalo Cleanup Crew displays edgy look, genuine caring". St. Petersburg Times. Retrieved 4 April 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ Davila, Florangela (July 18, 2006). "Hanging with the Juggalos". The Seattle Times. Retrieved 11 April 2009. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  7. ^ Corporal Robinson (June 12, 2007). "The State of the Game". Psychopathic Records. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
  8. ^ Vampiro (July 7, 2006). "For my Juggalo brothers and sisters". MySpace. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
  9. ^ Dansby, Andrew (October 22, 2003). "Violent J on ICP's Bizaar, Bizzar Ride". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 17 January 2008. Retrieved 2009-05-25.
  10. ^ TMZ Staff (2010-06-07). "Coolio's Tattoo Screw Up -- Nothin' But a 'G' Thang". TMZ.com. Retrieved 2010-06-07.
  11. ^ Dark Jedi Hillz (December 6, 2009). "Exclusive Interview - Kung Fu Vampire". JuggaloNews. Retrieved 8 December 2009.
  12. ^ Hodge. "An exclusive interview with MURS". Milenko500. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  13. ^ "I'm A Survivor: Vanilla Ice". Interviews. The Entertainment Nexus. September 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-09.
  14. ^ Mervis, Scott (May 20, 2010). "Insane Clown Posse is back in the Dark Carnival". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved 22 May 2010.
  15. ^ a b c d e Bruce, Joseph. "Hatchet Rising". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (2nd Edition ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 470–496. ISBN 09741846083. {{cite book}}: |edition= has extra text (help); Check |isbn= value: length (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |origdate= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help)
  16. ^ "Rappers Won't Return to Nelson Insane Clown Posse Uninvited". Record-Courier. 2006-02-04. Archived from the original (Reprint) on 2007-05-06. Retrieved 2007-05-26. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  17. ^ Graham, Adam (October 30, 2008). "ICP's annual Halloween bash brings the insane circus to town". The Detroit News. Retrieved 2008-11-02. {{cite news}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  18. ^ Insane Clown Posse (presenters) (2009-01-27). Weekly Freekly Weekly January Edition (internet news). Detroit, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. Event occurs at 7:45. Retrieved 2009-01-30.
  19. ^ Fats Pepper (presenter) (2009-04-11). Weekly Freekly Weekly April 2009 (internet news). Detroit, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. Retrieved 2009-04-12.
  20. ^ TMZ Staff (2010-08-15). "Tila Tequila Attack -- Caught on Tape". TMZ.com. Retrieved 2010-08-16.
  21. ^ TMZ Staff (2010-08-20). "ICP -- Method Man's Bloody Face Was His Own Fault". TMZ.com. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
  22. ^ http://www.poconorecord.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090219/NEWS/902190328
  23. ^ http://www.ksl.com/?nid=148&sid=4225190
  24. ^ http://www.kirotv.com/news/16351318/detail.html
  25. ^ Mulick, Stacey (June 27, 2006). "Fort Steilacoom unsafe at night, police caution". The News Tribune. Archived from the original on 2007-09-30. Retrieved 2008-08-16. {{cite web}}: |archive-date= / |archive-url= timestamp mismatch; 2007-06-14 suggested (help); Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  26. ^ Furlong, Michael; Renee Pavelski; Jeff Klein; Susan Ko (1999). "The Effects of Media Violence on Youth". Children's' Legal Right Journal. 2. 19. Chicago, Illinois: Loyola University Chicago School of Law. The link between popular music and aggressive, violent behavior is not well established. {{cite journal}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |month= ignored (help); line feed character in |quote= at position 4 (help)
  27. ^ Reavy, Pat (July 30, 2008). "Two men arrested after ax attack on teen". Deseret News. Retrieved 2008-08-16. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  28. ^ "Teens heading to trial for stabbing murder". Pocono News. Retrieved 2009-09-20. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  29. ^ "Local police turn a wary eye to controversial band's followers". The Morning Call. Retrieved 2009-09-20. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  30. ^ Herendeen, Susan (July 5, 2009). "Juggalos take issue with label as a gang". Modesto Bee. Retrieved 24 September 2009.
  31. ^ ICP on the Juggalo phenomenon. The Howard Stern Show. September 1, 2009. Howard 100. {{cite serial}}: Unknown parameter |serieslink= ignored (|series-link= suggested) (help)
  32. ^ Cooper, Sam (December 4, 2009). "Juggalos posse up like clowns in Watertown". Republican-American.
  33. ^ Abbiss, Alex (February 7, 2006). "A Sad Tragedy". Psychopathic Records. Archived from the original on 2006-03-24. Retrieved 2008-07-22. {{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
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