The methods of Hunter S. Thompson

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Josh Roiland bravely analyzes Hunter S. Thompson's "The Kentucky Derby is Decadent and Depraved." When the gonzo master confesses that his notes are a mess, Roiland cheers his transparency: "I am not arguing in favor of exaggeration or fabrication, but I believe Thompson’s inclusion of the whiskey-stained notebook denotes an essential moment of self-accounting … Thompson’s facts may be blurry, but readers understand and recalibrate their expectations accordingly."

November 24, 2013

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