Juggalo

This sub-culture of fans of ICP call themselves Juggalos and Juggalettes. Many of them feel pain and neglect from their parents and they feel that the only family they have is each other. They range in age from pre-teen to young adult, and have problems ranging from abuse, divorce, and mental illness to flat out neglect. By banding together, they feel that this is the only way they can have something that is semi-normal in their lives. To have something musical that you can use to relate not only to your own teenager, but to other teenagers as well, is something that cannot be explained. It starts with music and it expands into a more personal relationship. Even when my teenager isn’t home, her friends will call and ask me for advice. To me, that is better then the Chips-A-Hoy cookies with extra chips, or the Oreos with the chocolate cream centers. To be able to relate to this group of teenagers, and to be taken in as a juggalette is one of the greatest honors anyone can be bestowed with. But heaven help you if you don’t know “The Hatchetman.” You don’t have to like the same album, or the same song. But respect each other’s views on each of the “Joker’s Cards” is what it’s all about. Respect for the music, and respect for each other. That’s what binds this sub-culture together. And whether you like the music or not, that’s what life should be about; Respect.