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Olympia Rebus

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02-21-2005 08:25

Hunter S. Thompson dead at 67

I admit I'm no die-hard fan, but I've always been fond of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I remember opening the book and reading the opening line"The drugs took effect by the time we reached Barstow" and thinking, whoa! this is something new!

Too bad he's gone.

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Cybin Monde

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02-21-2005 08:35

i can't help but wonder what thought patterns swam about in ol' Hunters' head when he decided to send that proverbial bucket flying..

i never read much of his work, i saw both versions of the famous film though.. both "Fear and Loathing..." and "Where the Buffalo Roam".

the man was different.. a shining example of how life can be for someone who just follows their own path. he made enemies by speaking his mind, but he made his friends in the same exact manner.. i'm sure.

i always feel a dark cloud gather in mourning of anyone who passes that has given some sort of intellectual and/or creative gift to the world.

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R.I.P. - Hunter Stockton Thompson, "gonzo journalist" (1937 - 2005)

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Nolan Nash

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02-21-2005 08:40

That's sad.

Although I have read Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, I think I will miss the occasional article with that nearly surreal ethic that he called "Gonzo", more so.

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Olympia Rebus

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02-21-2005 08:44

From: Cybin Monde

i can't help but wonder what thought patterns swam about in ol' Hunters' head when he decided to send that proverbial bucket flying..
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One article said he was in pain due to some injury or operation, so that may have contributed to his choice.

From: someone

the man was different.. a shining example of how life can be for someone who just follows their own path. he made enemies by speaking his mind, but he made his friends in the same exact manner.. i'm sure.

It was worth it

From: someone

i always feel a dark cloud gather in mourning of anyone who passes that has given some sort of intellectual and/or creative gift to the world.

I hear you. (On that thought I'd better get busy make something of myself in case I get hit by a bus and get a boring "Area Woman" obit. )

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Azazel Czukor

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02-21-2005 09:05

My heart just dropped in my stomach.

Thompson is one of my favorite writers, bar none. I'm very saddened by losing him, but I have to say I'm not suprised at the way he chose to make his exit - he never struck me as a man who would lie down and let death take him whenever it felt like it.

Time to break out Fear and Loathing for the 435th reading. Oh, and I wish I hadn't picked yesterday to quit smoking cigarettes.

Salut, Dr. Thompson!

Darko Cellardoor

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02-21-2005 09:18

WOW that is so fucked up. One of my favorites as well. I had the exact same feeling when I learned that Spalding Gray killed himself. REALLY TRAGIC!

Cessee Hedges

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02-21-2005 09:22

Years ago I'd buy a magazine just to read something published by him. Today, Fear & Loathing and Rum are my two favorite books. In fact, Rum is in my bag for the track, something "light" to read between the motorcycle races. I remember being in the pits and setting my book down only for a moment (beverage refill) only to come back and find someone reading it. By the end of the race day there were a bunch of us chatting and laughing about stories of his. It amazed me at the variety of people who were fans. Even if you didn't appreciate his personal lifestyle, you had to respect him for saying so well what everyone was thinking.

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Artillo Fredericks

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02-21-2005 09:22

Darko ditto my thoughts. Spalding Gray was one of my favorites too. Both geniuses in their own right.

a sad day.

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Moopf Murray

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02-21-2005 10:19

Fear And Loathing (the book, not the film) is utter genius. As is much of his other work, but it was Fear And Loathing that first introduced me to Hunter S. Thompson. I read it from start to finish in one sitting, hooked totally, not able to put it down even to go to the toilet.

I can think of only one other book that has had such an effect on me and that was Vurt by Jeff Noon.

The doctor will be missed.

Hunter S. Thomson dead at 67
Olympia Rebus Muse of Chaos Join date: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 1,831	02-21-2005 08:25 Hunter S. Thompson dead at 67 I admit I'm no die-hard fan, but I've always been fond of Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. I remember opening the book and reading the opening line"The drugs took effect by the time we reached Barstow" and thinking, whoa! this is something new! Too bad he's gone. _____________________
Cybin Monde Resident Moderator (?) Join date: 27 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,468	why? 02-21-2005 08:35 i can't help but wonder what thought patterns swam about in ol' Hunters' head when he decided to send that proverbial bucket flying.. i never read much of his work, i saw both versions of the famous film though.. both "Fear and Loathing..." and "Where the Buffalo Roam". the man was different.. a shining example of how life can be for someone who just follows their own path. he made enemies by speaking his mind, but he made his friends in the same exact manner.. i'm sure. i always feel a dark cloud gather in mourning of anyone who passes that has given some sort of intellectual and/or creative gift to the world. - R.I.P. - Hunter Stockton Thompson, "gonzo journalist" (1937 - 2005) _____________________ "We, as developers, are doing the easy part – building the scaffolding for a new world. You, as the engines of creation, must breathe life into it." - Philip Linden "There is no life I know to compare with pure imagination. Living there, you'll be free if you truly wish to be." - Willy Wonka (circa 1971) SecondSpace (http://groups.myspace.com/secondspace) : MySpace group for SLers.
Nolan Nash Frischer Frosch Join date: 15 May 2003 Posts: 7,141	02-21-2005 08:40 That's sad. Although I have read Hell's Angels: A Strange and Terrible Saga and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, I think I will miss the occasional article with that nearly surreal ethic that he called "Gonzo", more so. _____________________ “Time's fun when you're having flies.” ~Kermit
Olympia Rebus Muse of Chaos Join date: 22 Feb 2004 Posts: 1,831	02-21-2005 08:44 From: Cybin Monde i can't help but wonder what thought patterns swam about in ol' Hunters' head when he decided to send that proverbial bucket flying.. ) One article said he was in pain due to some injury or operation, so that may have contributed to his choice. From: someone the man was different.. a shining example of how life can be for someone who just follows their own path. he made enemies by speaking his mind, but he made his friends in the same exact manner.. i'm sure. It was worth it From: someone i always feel a dark cloud gather in mourning of anyone who passes that has given some sort of intellectual and/or creative gift to the world. I hear you. (On that thought I'd better get busy make something of myself in case I get hit by a bus and get a boring "Area Woman" obit. ) _____________________
Azazel Czukor Deep-fried & sanctified Join date: 30 Jan 2005 Posts: 417	02-21-2005 09:05 My heart just dropped in my stomach. Thompson is one of my favorite writers, bar none. I'm very saddened by losing him, but I have to say I'm not suprised at the way he chose to make his exit - he never struck me as a man who would lie down and let death take him whenever it felt like it. Time to break out Fear and Loathing for the 435th reading. Oh, and I wish I hadn't picked yesterday to quit smoking cigarettes. Salut, Dr. Thompson!
Darko Cellardoor Cannabinoid Addict Join date: 10 Nov 2003 Posts: 1,307	02-21-2005 09:18 WOW that is so fucked up. One of my favorites as well. I had the exact same feeling when I learned that Spalding Gray killed himself. REALLY TRAGIC!
Cessee Hedges needs to stay on task. Join date: 19 Oct 2004 Posts: 91	02-21-2005 09:22 Years ago I'd buy a magazine just to read something published by him. Today, Fear & Loathing and Rum are my two favorite books. In fact, Rum is in my bag for the track, something "light" to read between the motorcycle races. I remember being in the pits and setting my book down only for a moment (beverage refill) only to come back and find someone reading it. By the end of the race day there were a bunch of us chatting and laughing about stories of his. It amazed me at the variety of people who were fans. Even if you didn't appreciate his personal lifestyle, you had to respect him for saying so well what everyone was thinking. _____________________ Usually edited to correct grammar or typos... "Any sufficiently advanced bug is indistinguishable from a feature." -Rich Kulawiec
Artillo Fredericks Friendly Orange Demon Join date: 1 Jun 2004 Posts: 1,327	02-21-2005 09:22 Darko ditto my thoughts. Spalding Gray was one of my favorites too. Both geniuses in their own right. a sad day. "This is bat country!" _____________________ "I, for one, am thouroughly entertained by the mass freakout." - Nephilaine Protagonist --== www.artillodesign.com ==--
Moopf Murray Moopfmerising Join date: 7 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,448	02-21-2005 10:19 Fear And Loathing (the book, not the film) is utter genius. As is much of his other work, but it was Fear And Loathing that first introduced me to Hunter S. Thompson. I read it from start to finish in one sitting, hooked totally, not able to put it down even to go to the toilet. I can think of only one other book that has had such an effect on me and that was Vurt by Jeff Noon. The doctor will be missed.

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