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

Juggalo or Juggalette (the latter more commonly used for a female) is a name given to fans of Insane Clown Posse or any other Psychopathic Records hip hop group. Juggalos view their group as one based on a common philosophy, derived from the Dark Carnival, a fictional mythology that was carried as a theme in six Insane Clown Posse albums known as the 6 Joker's Cards.

Aspects

A Juggalo in clown face paint
A Juggalo styled car. The "hatchet man" is the Psychopathic Records logo and a common Juggalo symbol.

The term originated during a live performance by Insane Clown Posse. During the song "The Juggla", Bruce addressed the audience as Juggalos, and the positive response resulted in the group using the word thereafter to refer to its fans.[1] The term has also been applied to fans of other Psychopathic Records artists.[2] Juggalos have compared themselves to a family.[3][4] Common characteristics include drinking the cheap soft drink Faygo, and wearing face paint to concerts.[3] They view the lyrics of Psychopathic Records artists, which are often violent in nature, as a catharsis for aggression.[2][5]

Insane Clown Posse and Psychopathic Records have stated that there is no true definition of a Juggalo. In a press release from Insane Clown Posse, they say "there are no requirements to being a Juggalo. We don't care if you spend a dime on merch, or if you know the words to every song. If this music touches you, and you get some positive experience from it, we would be honored to have you consider yourself a Juggalo."[6] In a 2005 interview, Joseph Utsler explained, "you could be a Juggalo and not even listen to ICP. A Juggalo is a frame of mind and what not. And I was a Juggalo before we started with ICP. [...] You don't even to have to fuckin' necessarily listen to [Psychopathic Records] to be a Juggalo. Juggalos are Juggalos."[7]

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 first staged in July 2000.[8] 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.[8] The 2000 Gathering featured Kottonmouth Kings, Project Born, and Vampiro, who both wrestled and performed.[8] The second Gathering of the Juggalos was held from July 13–July 15 2001 at the SeaGate Convention Centre in Toledo, Ohio.[8] The event featured the same activities as the first Gathering of the Juggalos, as well as guests such as Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, Vanilla Ice, and Three 6 Mafia.[8] 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 will 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."[9] The 2008 Gathering of the Juggalos was filmed by Psychopathic Video. The documentary, entitled A Family Underground, is narrated by rapper Ice-T, and will be released on May 12, 2009.[10][11][12]

Crimes associated with Juggalos

Because of a connection with gang violence, many younger members of the subculture are prohibited from wearing Insane Clown Posse paraphernalia while at school. There have been numerous incidents of fans committing violent acts, though there is no independent evidence linking music with violence or crime.[13] During a recent Utah Gang Conference, law enforcers said they now classified Juggalos as a gang because of a continued pattern of criminal activity.[14] Juggalos have also been classified as a gang in Arizona.[4] Juggalos have denied any connection to gang activity.[4] Arizona police officers have stated that they do not personally believe that Juggalos are a gang.[4] 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 also been noted by Alex Abiss (Former CEO of Psychopathic Records) as being just crazy individuals finding an excuse for the actions.[15]

Celebrities

Many well known figures have identified themselves as Juggalos. These include actor Kane Hodder,[16] British band Chumbawamba,[17] rock bands Foo Fighters[18] and ref name="BehindthePaint454">Bruce, Joseph. "Buried Alive". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. p. 454. ISBN 09741846083. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |origdate= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help)</ref> professional wrestlers Kazushige Nosawa[19] and Vampiro,[20] guitarist Slash,[21] Wolfpac members Lance Bass, Freek, Bane, and Jade Jolie,[22] John Cafiero,[23] and rappers MURS[24] and Vanilla Ice.[25]

References

  1. ^ 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)
  2. ^ a b 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)
  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 d 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. ^ 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)
  6. ^ "PR Interview". Psychopathic Records. 2005-06-01. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
  7. ^ "Shaggy 2 Dope Interview". Psychopathic Records. 2005-09-16. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
  8. ^ 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)
  9. ^ "Rappers Won't Return to Nelson Insane Clown Posse Uninvited" (Reprint). Record-Courier. 2006-02-04. Retrieved 2007-05-26. {{cite news}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  10. ^ 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)
  11. ^ Insane Clown Posse (presenters). Weekly Freekly Weekly January Edition (internet news). Detroit, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. Event occurs at 7:45. Retrieved 2009-01-30. {{cite AV media}}: Unknown parameter |date2= ignored (help)
  12. ^ Fats Pepper (presenter). Weekly Freekly Weekly April 2009 (internet news). Detroit, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. Retrieved 2009-04-12. {{cite AV media}}: Unknown parameter |date2= ignored (help)
  13. ^ Mulick, Stacey (June 27, 2006). "Fort Steilacoom unsafe at night, police caution". The News Tribune. Retrieved 2008-08-16. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  14. ^ 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)
  15. ^ 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)
  16. ^ Eugene Morton (2009-02-12). "The Five Best Actors To Play Jason Voorhees". Attack of the Blog!. G4 Media, Inc. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
  17. ^ Bruce, Joseph. "Juggalos of the World". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 393–394. ISBN 09741846083. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |origdate= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help)
  18. ^ Bruce, Joseph. "Juggalos of the World". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 391–392. ISBN 09741846083. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |origdate= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help)
  19. ^ Nosawa, Kazushige. "論外の行け行けドンドン日記". Livedoor Blog. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
  20. ^ Vampiro (July 07, 2006). "For my Juggalo brothers and sisters". MySpace. Retrieved 2009-04-07. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  21. ^ Bruce, Joseph. "Angels and Devils". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. pp. 296–301. ISBN 09741846083. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |origdate= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help)
  22. ^ "Biographies". Wolfpac. Retrieved 2009-04-07.
  23. ^ Bruce, Joseph. "Big Money Hustlas". In Nathan Fostey (ed.). ICP: Behind the Paint (second ed.). Royal Oak, Michigan: Psychopathic Records. p. 426. ISBN 09741846083. {{cite book}}: Check |isbn= value: length (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter: |origdate= (help); Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |origmonth= ignored (help)
  24. ^ Hodge. "An exclusive interview with MURS". Milenko500. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  25. ^ "I'm A Survivor: Vanilla Ice". Interviews. The Entertainment Nexus. September 2008. Retrieved 2009-04-09.

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