Juggalo Culture : Outline : (Work In Progress) :
I. Origins
A. Insane Clown Posse
1. Joseph Bruce (Violent J)
2. Joseph Utsler (Shaggy 2 Dope)
B. Psychopathic Records
II. Music
A. Hip Hop
1. Hardcore/Gangsta Rap
2. Acid Rap (Esham)
3. Horrorcore
B. Lyrical Themes
1. Murder, Cannibalism, Necrophilia
2. Anti-Racism, Anti-Bigotry, Anti-Child Abuse
3. Religious/Mythological References
III. Material Culture
A. Fashion
1. Hatchet Gear (Psychopathic)
2. Goth, Punk, Metal, Urban trends (90’s)
3. Clown Makeup
B. Psychopathic Records Merchandise
C. Faygo Soda
IV. Socioeconomics
A. (?)
V. Geography
A. Detroit, Michigan
B. Midwest, U.S.A.
C. International
VI. Ideology
A. Underground Status
B. Us vs. Them Mentality
C. Juggalo Family/Clown Love
D. Pride in being a Juggalo
VII. Securing Identity
A. Face Paint (Clown Makeup)
B. Hatchet Gear (see Fashion)
C. Juggalo Pseudonyms
D. Hand Signs
E. Slang
VIII. Family
A. The Gathering of the Juggalos
B. Alternative to Society (Social Implosion)
C. Alternative to Natural Family (?)
IX. Mythology
A. Violent J’s Dream
1. The Dark Carnival
a. The Joker’s Cards
1. Carnival of Carnage
2. The Ringmaster
3. Riddle Box
4. The Great Milenko
5. The Amazing Jeckel Brothers
6. The Wraith
A. Shangri-La
B. Hell’s Pit
B. The Butterfly (?)
C. Number 17 (?)
