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Juggalos: How The F**k do They Work?

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Juggalos have been fairly popular on various gossip blogs, Youtube and even with our own link whore; Jeremy Feist. While I was always aware of them, I never really paid much attention to Insane Clown Posse until the video for their hit single Miracles found its way onto the World Wide Web. Since then, they’ve experienced a surge of popularity and followed up on that brilliant musical composition with the 2010 Gathering Of The Juggalos. This was the place where a famewhore (who shall not be named on this hallowed page) was assaulted by said Juggalos that gathered keeping their moniker firmly within the internet media’s scope. But one thing has bothered me for some time. How do magnets work and, more importantly, what the fuck is a Juggalo?


Wikipedia defines a Juggalo as: “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.” Not really the most helpful of definitions but it did lead me to probe further into this sub-culture of the ridiculous in an effort to figure out exactly what constitutes a Juggalo. Am I a Juggalo? Are you a Juggalo? Can I catch a rarified form of diptheria from a Juggalo? Do Juggalos prefer mayo or ketchup on their fries? The questions are endless and the only way the answers to these vexing conundrums may be obtained is by studying carefully chosen specimens in a variety of settings. I will admit that I have been a part of various juggalo gatherings but it was strictly for science and I promise that I didn’t enjoy it at all. As a matter of fact, I’m pretty sure one of their women got me pregnant.


Juggalos tend to gather in large groups for some sort of bonding experience wherein they yell and scream and hurl obscenities (and, on occasion, other items) at each other and the objects of their distain. They frequently dress in outlandish fashions that no sane human being would ever be caught dead in and they may or may not be in various states of undress. Sometimes, the women will dress as pox-ridden hookers in order to lure one of the performers into adding her to their harem and, hopefully, getting a baby daddy. The fashion travesties extend to both the males and females as both sexes enjoy painting their faces to look like retarded crack-whored clowns. It’s as if they gave a bunch of makeup to a two-year-old on crystal-meth withdrawal, put her in a washing machine on the spin cycle and let her go to town. The combination of hundreds or even thousands of these people creates a maelstrom of the asinine that threatens to break event the most steadfast of individual’s spirit.


Most Juggalos tend to consume various chemicals in an effort to enhance the enjoyment and experience of any particular event. Unfortunately they don’t seem to realize that this also has many adverse effects. It’s been observed that a combination of camradere and various reality modifying consumables creates a black hole effect from which no intelligence can escape. The gathering immediately devolves into a mass of howling, chest thumping, and barbaric idiocy that is something to behold. There’s no science invented that can explain what happens to this group of people the very second the entertainment starts. You can actually see the ignorance as it begins to waft around the crowd like a horrendously pustulent fart. The stupid clings to you like an orphan you’re trying to return to Madam Broussade’s House of Child Labour and it will take weeks to scrub the shame and filth from your skin. Even then, that easily recognizable stench will invade your dreams. There’s never enough hot water.


Being in the middle of this seething mass of the dregs of humanity, one is made immediately aware of all that is wrong with the world. This is what people become when they don’t listen to their parents, when they don’t take their daily vitamins and when they don’t say their prayers. They are loud, obnoxious, unkempt, salacious, rude and they smell like rotten potatoes. Why these people would want to gather in one place where a less merciful person than I could spontaneously eliminate masses of them with naught but a bar of soap is beyond me. It is a terrifying experience that should only be attempted by someone who is incognito. Just look at what happened to that famewhore, these people know when you aren’t one of their heinous ilk. My experience has made me question the existence of God for surely even a vengeful deity would have more pity upon we who must put up with the Juggalo day in and day out.


At the end of my little experiment I have come to one conclusion. I’ve put myself in harm’s way so that you good people may be spared from such torture. Honestly, there is nothing of redeemable value to be found at such gatherings. I am absolutely convinced that Juggalos are the work of the devil (Glenn Beck) in order to show us what our liberal viewpoint and lifestyle has wrought. The experience has left me scarred for life and I have nothing to blame but my own morbid curiosity. Nobody put me up to it and nobody has come forth with an offer to help with the therapist’s bills. When I wake screaming and in a cold sweat to find that the only comfort I’m to avail myself of is to grasp onto my wife while muttering, “can’t sleep, clown’ll eat me” I’m afraid that I’ve been pushed beyond my limits. I’ve included pictures of various incarnations of Juggalo to help you avoid the same fate. I plead, friends, if you see one of these walking vessels of horror coming your way, turn around and run. Run as fast and as far as you can. Do not test your resolve, do not test your constitution, do not test your own theories, they will fail in the face of such an asinine assault. Heed my warning of dire consequence.

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Comments

i want a black man to treat me like a queen.

where the hell IS tracer?

Posted by: gp at September 9, 2010 8:11 PM

Last week was the Minnesota State Fair, which I attended three times. Most people know that fairs in general, and especially state fairs, attract a ridiculous amount of morons, idiots, special needs adults, the fashionably challenged, and ugly motherfucking bastards. I saw these individuals in countless droves, which was no surprise.

What I did not expect, seeing as how it's twenty-fucking-ten, was the Juggaloes. Holy shit, the Juggaloes. I saw makeup, I saw floppy hats. I saw tattoos. I saw more ICP shirts than I previously thought existed. Little red fucking Hatchetmen EVERYWHERE.

I was blown away, and completely ashamed of my state.

Randy the dirty pig-fucking farmer wearing overalls and nothing else I can handle. I've seen his like my whole life. Little Stevie the white-boy Juggalo wearing mommy's makeup and a sideways hat three sizes too big just makes me feel stabbity.

Posted by: Snath at September 9, 2010 8:24 PM

It’s been observed that a combination of camradere and various reality modifying consumables creates a black hole effect from which no intelligence can escape.

Weird, when I was 19 we just called it "the weekend". The only time the boys wore the makeup was if they passed out too early.

Posted by: Xtreme at September 9, 2010 9:06 PM

Mister Scott, this totally makes up for last night's Star Wars Prequel video. From the bottom of my heart, I thank you.

Posted by: Jerce at September 9, 2010 9:34 PM

So I live a couple miles away from the gathering of the juggalos where she who shall not be named was attacked. I had no idea what a juggalo was or that they held gatherings a short drive away until the next day when our local paper tried to describe the event. It was not what I expected to see on the front page of the Sunday paper that morning, but was fun to try to describe the insane clown posse and the walking STD-woman to my grandmother-in-law.

Then last weekend was my 10 year class reunion and a guy I graduated with had apparently became quite the ICP enthusiast. He was sitting across from me so I tried to engage him in conversation but got only one word answers. Then as he was leaving he wanted to take individual pictures with everyone from our class and brought his senior yearbook and had us sign it. I don't know if being a juggalo influenced that decision, just thought it might be relevant. And it was just plain weird and wanted to share it with everyone.

Posted by: Austin asking for trouble at September 9, 2010 9:51 PM

Posted by: ceejeemcbeegee at September 9, 2010 10:00 PM

I would appreciate it if you took the Green Bay Packers logo off the picture of that POS Minnesota Viking. Thanks!

Posted by: Three-nineteen at September 9, 2010 10:19 PM

Oh, you just think you're sooooooo funny, don't ya?

Posted by: MelBivDevoe at September 9, 2010 10:28 PM

I laughed so hard I cried. This is brilliant.

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Posted by: Porkchop Express at September 9, 2010 11:05 PM

I do so love that my beloved Bengals represent via a flashing drunk chick. That's the Cincinnati I know and love: drunk, vaguely confused, and always up for a good party - in Who Dey gear.

God, I love that town.

Posted by: Tammy at September 9, 2010 11:14 PM

"Can't sleep, clown'll eat me". Had me in tears.

Posted by: Tchadensis at September 9, 2010 11:22 PM

Oh Three-nineteen youse just jealous. HE BE OURS NOW.

Posted by: Snath at September 9, 2010 11:24 PM

Snath - As is, all sales final. No returns, no exchanges. Would you like a receipt?

Posted by: Three-nineteen at September 9, 2010 11:46 PM

Hey, I came here for an informative read, an education of sorts and it turns out you're just fucking with me.

Also, I made it through just one Juggalo youtube video (some chick talking about that incident) and my brain cried.

Posted by: Cindy at September 10, 2010 12:15 AM

R.I.P. Ass Dan.

Posted by: Snrub at September 10, 2010 1:02 AM

I c wut u did thar.

Posted by: Lennon at September 10, 2010 1:39 AM

Soo..

These guys are the new punk and think they invented the wheel?

How cute.

Posted by: Magiel at September 10, 2010 7:22 AM

The Gathering Of The Juggalos is an annual event. I went to the 1st 2 of them, like 10 years ago. Anyway, Juggalos are mostly low-rent, poorly educated, young, white rap kids from landlocked states. The average Juggalo was originally into nu-metal & rap, then converted to the Dark Carnival by other Juggalos. The appeal is diversified; ICP & their ilk satisfy Juggalos' interests in any of the of the following:

-dark & humorous rap music, especially as crafted by other white people

-collecting shit, i.e. merch, e.g. pendants, tour shirts, & figurines; NOTE: this is the 1 facet that hems closely with regular geek culture

-getting wasted

-Faygo

-finding community amidst adversity; Juggalos, largely, are dorks & outcasts

As such, ICP et al is a true scene, albeit an unenlightened one. I can't find much fault with it. Compare it to a more common, urban rap/hip-hop scene. Take a Juggalo out of his environs, & he's just a dork in an ugly t-shirt; take a West Baltimore kid out of his environs, & he's still a menace. You should be able to tolerate Juggalos far beyond your tolerance thresholds for rabid urban youths & rednecks in big trucks, IMO.

Posted by: the new transported man at September 10, 2010 8:41 AM

Most Juggalos tend to consume various chemicals in an effort to enhance the enjoyment and experience of any particular event. Unfortunately they don’t seem to realize that this also has many adverse effects. It’s been observed that a combination of camradere and various reality modifying consumables creates a black hole effect from which no intelligence can escape. The gathering immediately devolves into a mass of howling, chest thumping, and barbaric idiocy that is something to behold.
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At about this point I was thinking: So it's just like the crowd at a football game.

Great minds etc. etc.

Posted by: , at September 10, 2010 10:21 AM

Um, no. Let's see, an asinine lifestyle marked by idiotic apparel, a persecution complex, and slavish devotion to a niche? Juggalos are just furries with worse taste in music.

Posted by: Craig at September 10, 2010 10:22 AM

My inner pedant is in turmoil... it's disDain.

And that viking creature with the jack-o-lanterns on his horns made me laugh.

Posted by: snapnhiss at September 10, 2010 10:26 AM

Hey "the new transported man" Fuck you. So anyone from West Baltimore can't leave the neighborhood or else we act like a bunch of animals or some shit? Let me guess...you think we are all black, we're all hooked on smack, and "the Wire" was a documentary so your perfectly justified in your ignorant shit.

Posted by: Diablo at September 10, 2010 10:32 AM

Don't forget about the juggalettes!

Posted by: Lizi at September 10, 2010 10:45 AM

Diablo, you might be overreacting, but I understand it. The phrase "rabid urban youths" is especially worrying, sounding like something Hannity or Ingraham might spew. But, it's immediately followed-up by the utterly Chris Matthewsian "rednecks in big trucks," so you may be jumping the gun a bit. Still, poor wording on new transported man's part.

Geek culture abounds in so many ways now. Everyone's a geek, or a juggalo, or fan of something. Some paint their faces and wear funny clothes, usually at collective events but not always. Some just enjoy the ride. Most like to condescend to and condemn the others they don't recognize as being their spiritual equals. Humanity, it's grrrrrrrrrrreat!

Posted by: RobP at September 10, 2010 10:57 AM

Diablo! I don't care if you were offended, or if you live on Edmonson. Eat nuts! And I don't know what else to call "rabid urban youths." If that offends you or throws up a FOX News flag, no care evar. I'm just a dude on a computer.

Posted by: the new transported man at September 10, 2010 11:19 AM

Me again... I've heard these "fans" are basically white supremacists. So what's a Black kid doing in that header photo? Is my information incorrect?

Posted by: snapnhiss at September 10, 2010 12:29 PM

Right, but that's just some shit you heard. Show me a white supremacist that listens to, much less MAKES rap/hip-hop & I'll eat my hat. It just don't compute.

Posted by: the new transported man at September 10, 2010 12:34 PM

Your right. I should find no offense with "take a West Baltimore kid out of his environs, & he's still a menace". I should have never left my neighborhood, never served in the military, and shouldn't be now in college, because no matter what I try to do, I'm some ghetto animal that is just waiting to steal your stuff and rape your sweet...sweet white women.

I have no problem with you expressing ignorant opinion...you just can't get all whiny and butt hurt when someone points out your stupidity.

Posted by: Diablo at September 10, 2010 12:36 PM

Thanks for the info! Finally I can get started on your biography. Working title is DIABLO: A History of Missed Irony & Context.

Posted by: the new transported man at September 10, 2010 1:14 PM

They are FAR from White Supremicists. They speak out against bigots and racists all the time.

The black guy is, I think, [the] ROC. Twiztid and him were in a band original called House of Krazees prior to this photo.

Posted by: Zerath at September 10, 2010 5:58 PM

@the new transported man:

Despite your poor wording, thank you for clarifying for the Pajibans.

I used to LOVE ICP in high school (highly intelligent black female from Dallas, yes). To this day, I don't understand why I still have their CDs. But while I understand this article was written in the spirit of jest, it's super reductive.

People love to demonize poor whites for being poor whites. But when you grow up in poverty in a city that is a shell of what it used to be (Detroit) and turn it into something profitable (however juvenile), those who identify with you will look up to you. And the dismissive tone that people in this comment thread are using is SUPER beneath them. Subculture is subculture, and they fuckin' built a subCULTURE, man. With it's own damn-near religion and language. I ain't a fan anymore, but I can't knock it.

Posted by: Rest In Peace at September 10, 2010 10:24 PM

there are actually several typos in the column, o' you pedants, but they are intentional I suspect. a personal flair of dgaf.

Jugaloos, both in my encounters with a few, and observations on video, "don't give a fuck." That's what they have in common. They don't believe Society has Made A Place For Them, and that the appropriate response is to get shit-faced and farther down to peel back the layers of their true identity. They dress that way to belong, when so much belonging has missed them. They are children for the most part, who will want to fucking start a fight with you no matter how wiry and punctured they might be. They hate democrats and think fa**ot is the worst thing you could call a person, though I wouldn't call them political nor will they ever demonstrate they are correct. It's not their aim. They idolize absolutely horrendous movies and even worse music. If they grow out of it, then it's because they realize the joke that's been played on them. Good on comparing them to football fans. But that, sadly, will only want to make juggalos damage themselves (or just call their mamas a fuckin bitch) more to prove they are not as harmless as the gridiron ecstatic.

I despise juggalos for as much as i do the Kardashians or the Blue collar comedy troupe and others similar not worth more reflection to list.

Football fans, I'm okay with. I like their stadiums.

Posted by: Pierguth at September 11, 2010 12:27 AM

the new transported man- Just what exactly is you definition of "Irony"? Feel free to school my ignorant ass because I would love to know what dictionary your pulling this out of.

Next you can tell me you have a black friend "so like....its totally cool dude".

Posted by: Diablo at September 12, 2010 12:49 PM

Poor wording my ass!

Diablo - I could tell you that I have a black friend, but I'd be lying. But the black woman in my one class seems pretty nice.

Posted by: the new transported man at September 12, 2010 5:01 PM

OK first of all i bet all you dicks out there talking shit don't even know any real juggalos or juggaletts your just like all these other main stream fags talking shit about shit you don't know about because if you knew us you wouldn't be sitting up here running your mouths cuz you'd know you'd get your ass kicked for it im tiered of seeing all this shit talking trash about me and my fam so i hope all you haters choke on a dick and die

Posted by: lissa at September 21, 2010 12:15 AM

Lissa
Thanks for exemplifying all of us "haters'" point: that you're (yes that's with a fucking "'re") a bunch of fucking morons. I hope, someday, you Juggalos can learn about punctuation. But I'd imagine self-respect, class, and taste might need to come first.
Also, you say you're "tiered" but I think you're really as flat and bland as 3-day-old Faygo poured over the saggiest meth-tits imaginable!
MMFWCL!

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So I live a couple miles away from the gathering of the juggalos where she who shall not be named was attacked. I had no idea what a juggalo was or that they held gatherings a short drive away until the next day when our local paper tried to describe the event. It was not what I expected to see on the front page of the Sunday paper that morning, but was fun to try to describe the insane clown posse and the walking STD-woman to my grandmother-in-law.
Then last weekend was my 10 year class reunion and a guy I graduated with had apparently became quite the ICP enthusiast. He was sitting across from me so I tried to engage him in conversation but got only one word answers. Then as he was leaving he wanted to take individual pictures with everyone from our class and brought his senior yearbook and had us sign it. I don't know if being a juggalo influenced that decision, just thought it might be relevant. And it was just plain weird and wanted to share it with everyone.

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