Added: 11/15/2005 |
Carnival Carnage figures vs. dark carnival figuresThe Dark Carnival is a subject of a mythology, presented on a series of albums by the horrorcore rap group Insane Clown Posse (ICP), known as the Joker's Cards albums. The Dark Carnival is described as an omnipotent and omniprescient force that employs the ICP to do its bidding. Each album reveals more of what happens to you when you die and how your sins impact your voyage to Shangri-La (Heaven) or Hell's Pit. The Shangri-La portion of The Wraith double album speaks of the advantages of being a good person and going to Heaven. On Hell's Pit, ICP speaks of what happens when you go to Hell to try to get those, who sin to change their ways.
The Dark Carnival saga is akin to a Juggalo religion, although it is not organized. The Joker's Cards map out the basic faith, which attempts to discourage violence and negativity in favor of love and community. Below is an outline of the beliefs, which are meant to draw parallels with reality instead of being taken literally.
The Carnival of Carnage is a physical extension of the Dark Carnival. It holds many exhibits, freakshows, games and rides - all directed towards the wicked. It is a Purgatory-queued place of judgment. The rest of the Joker's Cards are contained within the Carnival of Carnage. When you die, the Wagons come here to take your soul for their trials.
The Ringmaster is as one of the Dark Carnival figures, as his name suggests a ringleader of the Carnival of Carnage. He gains his power from sins and hatred and his strength is different for each soul. If you can best him in a combat, you move onto the next Card. If he is too powerful for your soul to conquer, you have a straight ticket to Hell's Pit.
The Riddlebox is another one of the Dark Carnival figures, which is a small jack-in-the-box, adorned with only a metal crank, and a question mark, painted on the front. Your task is simple: you must turn the crank. If your soul is righteous enough, a Heavenly light comes from the Riddlebox and you may proceed. However, if your soul is too tarnished, the floor drops out from below you and Satan claims you for all Eternity.
The Great Milenko is a "necromaster" of the Dark Carnival figures, a caster of illusions and a physical manifestation of greed. He clouds your mind with evil desires of greed and hate in a last-ditch effort to turn you from the path of righteousness. If you can succeed in abstaining from his charms, you are free to take the next test. If you give in, you will be cast down into the Pit.
The Amazing Jeckel Brothers are twins, born of flame, who juggle your fate. They dance around, tossing bloody balls, which represent a person's various sins. Jack Jeckel is the Wicked, trying to make Jake (the Just) fumble and drop a ball. A differing number of balls are added to the fray for each type of sin. If there are too many sins, Jake will fumble and your soul is doomed to Hell. Nevertheless, if he succeeds, your soul can go on to The Wraith, who will pass a final judgment and bring you to your ultimate fate.
The Wraith is a final arbiter of justice among the Dark Carnival figures, although he is not inherently good or evil. Since you have passed a number of grueling tests before reaching him, he will normally take you to Shangri-La. On the off-chance you got through the rest of the Carnival on luck, the Wraith is not equivocal about dragging you away to Hell.
It seems the Dark Carnival is not enwrapped in Christianity. Violent Jeckel has said that he does not believe the same things as the Holy Bible in regards to sins. Judging from the Cards and public statements, the ICP and the Juggalos themselves consider things like rapacious greed, bigotry and hate in general to be Hell-worthy sins.
Nowadays, it is possible to find the Dark Carnival merchandise of different types almost everywhere, but the most popular place for it is the Internet, where you can find and chose everything you like.
Article comments:
No comments for this article yet. Post your comment now!
