In Memory of Hunter S. Thompson

Hunter S. Thompson killed himself Sunday night in Colorado. Most people on here have no idea who he is. But take the time to read his stuff as he was one of the most creative and interesting writers you will ever get your hands on. In a way, he redefined journalism with his first person narratives of a story. He included himself as a character in the articles he would write. He pushed the envelope. Some of you may have seen the movie “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas” which starred Johnny Depp. That movie just happened to be one of the most interesting books ever crafted. Mind you, it’s rather bizzare reading and psychodelic… and psychotic, but it’s worth the time to examine.

I hope you take the time to examine his stuff. you’ll find just how colorful he was… here is an example from wikpedia.com of one of his stranger stunts:

In 1970, Thompson narrowly lost a bid for Sheriff of Pitkin County, Colorado on the “Freak Power” ticket. He ran on a platform promoting decriminalization of drugs and the sale thereof, tearing up the streets and turning them into bike paths, and renaming Aspen, Colorado to “Fat City”, amongst other things. The incumbent Republican sheriff against whom he ran had a crew cut, prompting Thompson to shave his head bald and refer to his opposition as “my long-haired opponent.”

I’m sorry you felt you had to leave the stage Mr Thompson, The world has lost a little bit of color. Your writings will be missed.