Juggalo
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A Juggalo is a fan of the Detroit rap group, Insane Clown Posse (ICP).
The group invented a mythology in which the term "Juggalo" means "a follower of the Dark Carnival", as explained on their album, Legacy. Group member Violent J explained the term's origins in the ICP documentary, Behind the Paint, saying that during a live performance of "The Juggla" from the Carnival of Carnage album, he had spontaneously addressed the audience: "What about you Juggalo? Are there any Juggalos in here?", and the name stuck. He also said in the 2002 Wraith seminar that he does not like the word because many people think that it only refers to the male fanbase; it in fact refers to all fans, male or female.
The Juggalo community (also referred to as the Juggalo Family) started up in the early 1990s. As seen in other subcultures, from parallels in music came parallels in interests, style, and slang. Much like urban culture, the Juggalo community is racially diverse, with Black, Hispanic, and Asian members among the larger group of North European ancestry. Painting one's face in the style of the members of Insane Clown Posse has been referred to as the unofficial membership badge.Template:Fact
Many schools are opposed to any graphic association with gangs and/or rap music, and Juggalos fall foul of this. Some schools force students to remove or reverse their T-shirts to avoid conflicts with other students and staff members. Schools also oppose the wearing of face paint on any day other than Halloween or its nearest school day.