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Much of the predominant philosophy of the subculture stems from [[The Dark Carnival]], a fictional mythology that was carried as a theme in six ICP albums known as the '''Joker's Cards'''. Group member [[Violent J]] explained the term's origins in the ICP documentary, ''[[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 because many people think that it 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'''. |
Much of the predominant philosophy of the subculture stems from [[The Dark Carnival]], a fictional mythology that was carried as a theme in six ICP albums known as the '''Joker's Cards'''. Group member [[Violent J]] explained the term's origins in the ICP documentary, ''[[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 because many people think that it 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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The Juggalo community (also referred to as the Juggalo Family) started up in the early 1990s. As seen in other subcultures, from parallels in music came parallels in interests, style, and [[slang]]. The subculture is racially diverse, and racial tolerance is emphasized |
The Juggalo community (also referred to as the Juggalo Family) started up in the early 1990s. As seen in other subcultures, from parallels in music came parallels in interests, style, and [[slang]]. The subculture is racially diverse, and racial tolerance is emphasized (and necessary due to ICP's mainly catering to the lower income and less sophisticated masses, many of which happen to be minorities). |
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Because of a perceived connection with gang violence, many younger members of the subculture are prohibited from wearing ICP paraphernalia while at school. This scrutiny may not be entirely unwarranted, as there have been numerous incidents with self-proclaimed Juggalos committing violent acts.[http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/5878168p-5211501c.html][http://www.kirotv.com/news/9433111/detail.html]. |
Because of a perceived connection with gang violence, many younger members of the subculture are prohibited from wearing ICP paraphernalia while at school. This scrutiny may not be entirely unwarranted, as there have been numerous incidents with self-proclaimed Juggalos committing violent acts.[http://www.thenewstribune.com/news/local/story/5878168p-5211501c.html][http://www.kirotv.com/news/9433111/detail.html]. |
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Revision as of 22:57, 12 July 2006
A Juggalo is a member of the subculture that has grown up around the fanbase of the Detroit rap group Insane Clown Posse, and related recording artists at Psychopathic Records.
Much of the predominant philosophy of the subculture stems from The Dark Carnival, a fictional mythology that was carried as a theme in six ICP albums known as the Joker's Cards. Group member Violent J explained the term's origins in the ICP documentary, 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 because many people think that it 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.
The Juggalo community (also referred to as the Juggalo Family) started up in the early 1990s. As seen in other subcultures, from parallels in music came parallels in interests, style, and slang. The subculture is racially diverse, and racial tolerance is emphasized (and necessary due to ICP's mainly catering to the lower income and less sophisticated masses, many of which happen to be minorities).
Because of a perceived connection with gang violence, many younger members of the subculture are prohibited from wearing ICP paraphernalia while at school. This scrutiny may not be entirely unwarranted, as there have been numerous incidents with self-proclaimed Juggalos committing violent acts.[1][2].
Also characteristic of the Juggalo subculture is a devotion to the inexpensive soft drink Faygo, popularized by ICP.[3][4]
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 fans to be a family reunion of sorts. The event spans several days, and includes concerts, wrestling, games, contests, autograph sessions, and seminars with artists.
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." [5]
- 2000: Expo Center, Novi, Michigan
- 2001: Seagate Center, Toledo, Ohio
- 2002: Civic Center, Peoria, Illinois
- 2003: Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, Ohio
- 2004: Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, Ohio
- 2005: Nelson Ledges Quarry Park, Garrettsville, Ohio
Planning for the Seventh Annual Gathering
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. The event is planned to cover the same dates as the original Brooklyn, Michigan location (July 13–July 16 2006).