American Juggalo- celebrating anti-intellectuism? - Page 12

On October 03 2011 05:31 No_Roo wrote:
I watched the video, while the people in it seem to be pretty far from bright, I don't see them actually celebrating anti-intellectualism.

On October 03 2011 05:33 FarbrorAbavna wrote:
I've never heard of this sub-culture before so I know nothing about it beyond what was shown in this video and what was written in op. With that being said...

The word I heard the most in this video was family. Obviously there was alot of swearing and people in general being fucked up but that was the point, letting go of your normal life and just relaxing and having fun. Getting away from everyday life. Even though alot of people were high on something or wasted they all seemed to have a good time and just accepting everyone for who they are. You cant say that about alot of places, not even tl.

So get off your high horse and check yourself and no this event wasnt celebrating being dumb, it was celebrating having something in common which brought people together from all walks of life and enojying each others company.

and regarding the "woop woop"(I think it's woop) it's something you say that bears meaning to them, something about being an ICP fan or whatever. Like shouting out you favorite teams name or whatever when youre at a game. Nothing more nothing less. It's funny how some here can judge others because they are saying something which they themselves dont understand and hence you just assume it's something stupid. There's a word for that.

Yet still you can judge them and call them stupid but think so highly of yourself. That's funny though.

On October 03 2011 05:37 Thor-axe the Impaler wrote:
That documentary was very well done.

I don't like ICP, I don't like partying, I don't like ludeness or promiscuity, I don't like aggression as a form of expression, but I could actually see myself enjoying that. I'd rather be around down to earth people like that than be with people who are biggots, and need to think their better than everyone else all the time.

On October 03 2011 05:36 Hnnngg wrote:


Not in the movie. Actually check out more than a 20 minute video with information being spoon-fed to you before trying to form an opinion about these retards.

On October 03 2011 05:53 Silver_Thor wrote:
In all honesty you could take a camcorder to a frat party, rock festival such as Ozzfest, or tailgate parties at a Football game and make a video of pretty much the same sort of activities. Like it or hate it people partying and saying/doing dumb things is part of our society.

On October 03 2011 05:53 Silver_Thor wrote:
As for the attack on Tila Tequila yes it was a bit much but she brought the incident on herself, she was insulting the fans before going on stage, was told not to go on, and refused originally to leave the stage when security asked her to because she wanted to show her boobs off

On October 03 2011 05:55 happyness wrote:


Frankly it's a poor OP, because he doesn't give any examples of them "celebrating anti-intellectualism" nor does the video show that.

You're right, though, that nobody should form ignorant opinions. With how little is in the OP just makes this whole discussion pointless and dumb.

Good idea, let's see how our beloved BW community does

On October 03 2011 06:03 Hnnngg wrote:


So attack her? Right? That makes sense, bring a child up in that environment. We should also hurl our own excrement like apes (oh ha, I already mentioned this) at her. It's all excusable because she insulted us and was told to not go in front of the excrement-hurling apes.

I guess that makes sense, people would tell you it's foolish to jump into a Gorilla habitat at the zoo and expose your breasts and sing like Tila Tequila.

Then again, those people are human and their actions are inexcusable, regardless of how much Tila was warned how populistic those "people" are.

On October 03 2011 05:33 FarbrorAbavna wrote:
Even though alot of people were high on something or wasted they all seemed to have a good time and just accepting everyone for who they are.

Why on earth would you want to accept everyone for who they are?

I fail to see how that's a positive trait.

On October 03 2011 06:12 ICarrotU wrote:


You sure sound like you have an axe to grind with juggalos, did they pick on you in school or something?

There's plenty of 'stupid' cultures/groups out there, this isn't special. I wouldn't necessarily say they're celebrating anti-intellectualism, it's not as if a majority of University students don't party just as hard.
As far as I can tell, they seem to be a rather accepting bunch (save for the tila tequila thing, but she knew the risks) for being a bunch of tweakers/alcoholics. In the end, life's just about having a good time and enjoying it, I doubt even 1% of the users of TL have made or will make a significant change in the world for the better, and these juggalos are no different.

On October 02 2011 21:00 Silidons wrote:
It's no more anti-intellectual than any modern religion, I don't see why this is bad. Yes I went there, but it's the cold hard truth no matter how much it stings. I'm sure many people have had their runs with ICP, even I used to listen to some of their music and enjoy a song here and there for the fun aspect of it, I really don't see why we should care about what they do at their concerts and gatherings though.