Summer will soon be upon us. This is of course welcome news for most anyone—better weather, a more relaxed environment, and some even get the summer off if they’re still in school. But for Juggalos the summer has an entirely different meaning; The Gathering of the Juggalos (GOTJ) is almost here!
GOTJ was started by ICP and Psychopathic Records founders Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope back in the year 2000 after many years of deliberation. Yes there were problems and hitches during the first couple years of GOTJ, but since it has become more refined most events run smoothly. This improved production quality is just one of the many reasons Juggalos have been coming to GOTJ in droves every year since its inception.
But there has to be more to GOTJ than just the horror rap music, right? Why yes, that would be correct. GOTJ is primarily known for the horror rap artists that grace its stages, but this giant ICP carnival offers many bonuses for attending outside of just the music.
Let’s consider the music to be a backdrop for a moment. Yes, the music is what brings people together, but the rest of GOTJ is so alluring it can almost be referred to as an ICP carnival. No, I’m not talking about the ICP carnival woven through their albums’ mythology; I’m talking about a legitimate carnival with rides, clowns, games and more.
GOTJ, really a massive ICP carnival, can be counted as such because it features attractions including everything from helicopter rides to Ferris wheel rides. In the past, there have been side shows featuring everything from ICP carnival mainstays like wrestlers to unexpected performing guests, like Tila Tequila or Bobby Brown.
The most obvious similarity between this ICP carnival and a standard carnival would be the clowns. There might not be colorful clowns walking around on stilts asking for you to knock them over, but with every Juggalo in the crowd dressed with their ICP carnival face paint on and resembling an evil clown, or Insane clown if you will.
While these comparisons of the GOTJ ICP carnival to your every day carnival are good and well, there are many things that any ICP carnival, regardless of the year, will always have over a traditional carnival, the most important of which is Juggalo love.
While GOTJ is famous for a lot of things like the ICP carnival-esque offerings mentioned above, it is most known among Juggalos for being a place where, one time a year, all Juggalos can reunite and enjoy each other. Juggalos treat and respect each other as family, because most of them have a similar outlook on life and have walked similar paths on their way to membership in the Juggalo clan.
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GOTJ, the annual ICP carnival for Juggalos to enjoy horror rap music, games, and each other, is nearing. To see merchandise that will help you blend in better with the Juggalo crowd at GOTJ events, please visit http://hatchetgear.com.
GOTJ was started by ICP and Psychopathic Records founders Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope back in the year 2000 after many years of deliberation. Yes there were problems and hitches during the first couple years of GOTJ, but since it has become more refined most events run smoothly. This improved production quality is just one of the many reasons Juggalos have been coming to GOTJ in droves every year since its inception.
But there has to be more to GOTJ than just the horror rap music, right? Why yes, that would be correct. GOTJ is primarily known for the horror rap artists that grace its stages, but this giant ICP carnival offers many bonuses for attending outside of just the music.
Let’s consider the music to be a backdrop for a moment. Yes, the music is what brings people together, but the rest of GOTJ is so alluring it can almost be referred to as an ICP carnival. No, I’m not talking about the ICP carnival woven through their albums’ mythology; I’m talking about a legitimate carnival with rides, clowns, games and more.
GOTJ, really a massive ICP carnival, can be counted as such because it features attractions including everything from helicopter rides to Ferris wheel rides. In the past, there have been side shows featuring everything from ICP carnival mainstays like wrestlers to unexpected performing guests, like Tila Tequila or Bobby Brown.
The most obvious similarity between this ICP carnival and a standard carnival would be the clowns. There might not be colorful clowns walking around on stilts asking for you to knock them over, but with every Juggalo in the crowd dressed with their ICP carnival face paint on and resembling an evil clown, or Insane clown if you will.
While these comparisons of the GOTJ ICP carnival to your every day carnival are good and well, there are many things that any ICP carnival, regardless of the year, will always have over a traditional carnival, the most important of which is Juggalo love.
While GOTJ is famous for a lot of things like the ICP carnival-esque offerings mentioned above, it is most known among Juggalos for being a place where, one time a year, all Juggalos can reunite and enjoy each other. Juggalos treat and respect each other as family, because most of them have a similar outlook on life and have walked similar paths on their way to membership in the Juggalo clan.
Resource Box
GOTJ, the annual ICP carnival for Juggalos to enjoy horror rap music, games, and each other, is nearing. To see merchandise that will help you blend in better with the Juggalo crowd at GOTJ events, please visit http://hatchetgear.com.
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