My preconceived notions of the Insane Clown Posse are that these people are scary and into crime. They appeared as if they didn't give a rats ass about anyone, especially mainstream people and what is considered the "norm." They seem to pride themselves as being different and only accept those who are different too. If you think you're better than those in the ICP, they say F you. Although I see them as intimidating, I must recognize their self confidence and self love. It doesn't seem to matter to the juggalos and juggalettes if one approves of them or not, they do what they want, when they want.
When I asked a few people about their predetermined ideas about the Insane Clown Posse, few had even heard of the group. One girl associated the ICP with a classmate she once had. The classmate was a fan of the ICP and to her, he was scary. She even said
he was investigated after a murder in their town. Because the boy identified himself with the juggalos, she connects the Insane Clown Posse with scary people and murder. It's easy to link ICP with murder because they are constantly talking about it in their songs. For example the chorus in the song Mr. Happy:
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