JUG JUG JUG

The other day I was traveling down Washington St. here in Jamestown. I happened to glance out of the driver’s side window of my friend’s car. My gaze landed on a couple walking up the hill with what looked like their three year old daughter well pushing a baby stroller. After watching this family interact with each other for a bit I noticed the, I am assuming, father had on an ICP t-shirt on. After further examination of the group I realized that not only was the father sporting an ICP shirt but also every one of them had some sort of ICP shirt. Yes, even the children had shirts on that dealt with ICP. That being the case, that made for my first interaction with a Juggalo family. For all those who don’t know what ICP is or what a Juggalo is I have used wikipedia to help explain.

Insane Clown Posse is an American hip-hop duo from Detroit, Michigan. The group is composed of Joseph Bruce and Joseph Utsler, who perform under the respective personas of the wicked clowns Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope. Insane Clown Posse performs a style of hardcore hip hop known as horrorcore and is known for its elaborate live performances. The duo has earned two platinum and three gold albums. According to Nielsen SoundScan, the entire catalog of the group has sold 6.5 million units in the United States and Canada as of April 2007.[1]
Originally known as Inner City Posse, the group introduced supernatural- and horror-themed lyrics following a vision in one of Joseph Bruce's dreams resembling a traveling carnival. The duo founded the independent record label Psychopathic Records with Alex Abbiss as manager, and produced and starred in the feature film Big Money Hustlas. They formed their own professional wrestling federation, Juggalo Championship Wrestling, and later collaborated with many famous hip hop and rock musicians.
The themes of Insane Clown Posse and other acts on Psychopathic Records center on the mythology of the Dark Carnival, which the duo claim is a spiritual force that has revealed a series of stories known as Joker's Cards. These stories each offer a specific lesson designed to change the "evil ways" of listeners before "the end consumes us all." Insane Clown Posse has a dedicated following, often referred to by the group as Juggalos and Juggalettes. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Insane_Clown_Posse

Juggalo or Juggalette (the latter more commonly used for a female) is a name given to Insane Clown Posse, Psychopathic Records artists, their friends, family, and fans. 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 collectively as the 6 Joker's Cards. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juggalo

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Now after reading all of this I am in shock that they have sold that many records but at the same time not all to surprised after thinking about how I just saw a family of Juggalos. I personally cannot stand this group and I am just shocked and amazed at the dedication of there followers, Juggalos. People really do amaze me. Juggalo family… wow. I believe if you listen to the group you will more then likely feel the same way I do.

Also, having nothing to do with what I was just talking about… I believe and I am under the impression that the minuet that Barry Manilows album, Ultimate Manilow was released my mom has had it in her CD or cassette player and on repeat. Also can only listen to it if everyone in the house can hear it.