With the coming of the Corona-virus we see schools, restaurants, and events shut down across the world. With all the rumors and accusations of the virus itself going on we really don't know what exactly to expect in the coming months. Here in the United States we expected only a couple of weeks to be taken out of our lives while the governments of the world freak out about the "pandemic" sweeping almost every country in the world. With the Gathering of the Juggalos coming up at the end of August what does that mean for our yearly music festival that beats in the heart of the Juggalo world?
The Heart of the Juggalo World
We have all heard of this virus going around, and most of us are paying attention to the news about it's spread as well as the symptoms of the virus itself. While most states attempted to isolate themselves early the entire country has been quarantined at least until the end of April. But there has been talk that they have no clue when this virus will peak, and rumors are starting to spread about how we may be locked down until the end of summer. which would be right around the time Jumpsteady plans on having the Gathering. There is no doubt that the Gathering brings in a lot of publicity, and revenue for Psycopathic Records. It is the event every year that Juggalos look forward to. Our sacred family reunion. If the people that make up the family are the soul of the family, then the Gathering would most likely be the heart of the family. Juggalos from all over the world attend every year, some have been to every Gathering there has ever been, some have been to multiple gatherings, and some will be attending for the first time ever. No matter what though, it is always highly anticipated, and looked forward to by millions of Juggalos across the globe.
What Could This all Mean?
So what COULD it mean for us Juggalos? It is quite possible that there won't be a Gathering at the scheduled time. Which would suggest that tickets bought might have to be refunded. In reality though it won't just be the end of the Gathering or of the Juggalo world. No matter who you are or how you feel the Gathering, just like the Juggalo Family, is here to stay. We could possibly see a later Gathering, or if it has to be cancelled, a special concert weekend. Psycopathic Records wants you to listen to their music. Just like the non-juggalo artists that appear at the Gathering want you to listen to their music. The music is the artists gift to the world and future generations. It is vital to humanity ever since humans stood up and started beating on stuff to create rhythm. It is a part of each of us, and it is what draws us together in unity. The love will never end.
Conclusion
No matter what happens we will face it together as a family. This is our time to remain calm, and show the world what our unity and love are really about. Part of why a lot of us are juggalos in the first place is because we look out for each other. We not only have a giant chance to do this to our own family, but extend that to the neighborhoods and communities that we live in. So many are selfishly buying everything up and hoarding stuff everyone needs. While this happens someone is being neglected. Some elderly woman who can't just go whenever she wants because of health, or because she has no way to get to the store all the time. Or maybe some family that was scraping by before the virus hit, and can barely feed their kids now that the virus has hit. The Juggalo world has been going downhill for a while. Now is the time to get back on our family values, and show the world that we live by those values. Don't just let it be words.
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