Random Untold Truths About Juggalos: What It Really Means To Be “Down With Clown” (13 items)

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  (#8) Many People Expected The Juggalo Protest To Turn Violent, But They Proved The Doubters Wrong

  Surprising pretty much everyone, the Juggalos' march on the capital was remarkably peaceful. There was a lot of speculation that the Juggalos would get into a confrontation with the right-wing protest that was occurring in the city on the same day, but the Juggalos managed to buck their violent reputation and display a level of restraint that is thought to be uncharacteristic of large Juggalo gatherings.

  There was no violence among the protestors, only respect and solidarity between family. Some members even stayed behind when the crowds were gone to clean up the mess made by their fellow Juggalos and Juggalettes.
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  (#10) Even ICP Themselves Are Dealing With The FBI Blowback

  It's not just fans of Insane Clown Posse who are feeling the heat from the FBI; the band itself has been struggling to deal with the aftermath of the decision. Music venues across the country are hesitant to let them perform because of their supposed gang affiliations, which is severely affecting the duo's ability to make money.

  Even with the issues involving their gang status, the rappers are doing impressively well for a couple of Michigan scrubs. Their label, Psychopathic Records, makes about $10 million every year.
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  (#12) Juggalos Have A Complicated Relationship With The Law

  While the Juggalos marching on the nation's capital aimed to show the softer side of the community, not all Juggalos are law-abiding citizens. As with any population, there are definitely some bad apples that have committed some insane crimes. Some of the worst cases involve murder, bodily mutilation, and even necrophilia.

  Some Juggalos have even gone as far as acting out some of the more brutal lyrics of ICP songs, as two teenagers did when they hacked a wounded vet to death with a meat cleaver.
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  (#7) Juggalos Organized A March On Washington In Response To Their FBI Gang Designation

  When the FBI listed Juggalos as a gang in 2011, they became the only group of music fans in the country's history to be officially lumped together and treated as a mass of criminals. While it may sound unbelievable, the Juggalo gang designation has led to a host of real world issues for fans of the Insane Clown Posse. People take the FBI very seriously, and any affiliation with a gang can make it more difficult to be hired or even join the military. 

  In response to the FBI's decision, the Insane Clown Posse organized on march on Washington to challenge their gang designation and bring awareness to what they consider a civil rights issue, and it's one that is not being taken seriously enough. Thousands of clown-faced protestors descended on Washington to show their support for their extended family, outnumbering a pro-Trump rally that was held on the same day.
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  (#13) The Entire Community Has Been Made Accountable For The Actions Of A Small Minority

  While not all Juggalos are the most savory characters, the vast majority are normal people living as a member of an eccentric subculture. Unfortunately, the entire community has been made to answer for the crimes of a few violent offenders. If the march on Washington proved anything, it's that Juggalos don't want to be seen as criminals and want to be treated like everyone else.

  Hopefully the FBI will rescind their decision to vilify Juggalos and Juggalettes and allow them to continue expressing themselves without prejudice.
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  (#11) The ACLU Is Helping Juggalos Clear Their Name

  Due to the civil rights and First Amendment implications of the FBI's unilateral decision, the issue has caught the rights of human rights advocates across the country. In January of 2014, the ACLU of Michigan, along with the two members of the Insane Clown Posse, jointly filed an official lawsuit against the federal government. The lawsuit aims to overturn the FBI's decision and allow Juggalos to freely express their love of ICP without the risk of legal consequences and financial consequences.

  For the thousands of Juggalos and Juggalettes who want to openly celebrate their musical preferences without repercussions, this lawsuit might be their only hope. 

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