born in Louisville, Kentucky on July 18, 1937.
Also known as "Raoul Duke" or "Dr. Gonzo", Thompson originated as a sports journalist for numerous publications. He went on to work for Rolling Stone during the late 60s and 70s. He has also published several very popular and critically acclaimed books, including "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas" which was turned into a film by Terry Gilliam in 1998, starring Johnny Depp as Thompson himself and Benicio Del Toro as well. He has been known to stretch the truth at times, usually the result of self-proclaimed usage of heroic amounts of hardcore drugs. Many critics dismiss his unusual style due to his mixture of fact with fiction at times, but he is widely considered a literary genius and an icon of outspoken, unapologetic social commentary.
here is an example of his writing from "Fear & Loathing On The Campaign Trail '72"...
"There are only two ways to make it in big-time politics today: One is to come on like a mean dinosaur, with a high-powered machine that scares the shit out of your entrenched opposition (like Daley or Nixon) . . . and the other is to tap the massive, frustrated energies of a mainly young, disillusioned electorate that has long since abandoned the idea that we all have a DUTY to vote. This is like being told you have a DUTY to buy a new car, but you have to choose immediately between a Ford and a Chevy."
Also known as "Raoul Duke" or "Dr. Gonzo", Thompson originated as a sports journalist for numerous publications. He went on to work for Rolling Stone during the late 60s and 70s. He has also published several very popular and critically acclaimed books, including "Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas" which was turned into a film by Terry Gilliam in 1998, starring Johnny Depp as Thompson himself and Benicio Del Toro as well. He has been known to stretch the truth at times, usually the result of self-proclaimed usage of heroic amounts of hardcore drugs. Many critics dismiss his unusual style due to his mixture of fact with fiction at times, but he is widely considered a literary genius and an icon of outspoken, unapologetic social commentary.
here is an example of his writing from "Fear & Loathing On The Campaign Trail '72"...
"There are only two ways to make it in big-time politics today: One is to come on like a mean dinosaur, with a high-powered machine that scares the shit out of your entrenched opposition (like Daley or Nixon) . . . and the other is to tap the massive, frustrated energies of a mainly young, disillusioned electorate that has long since abandoned the idea that we all have a DUTY to vote. This is like being told you have a DUTY to buy a new car, but you have to choose immediately between a Ford and a Chevy."
Jose Contreras: I think that Hunter S. Thompson's writing suffered as a result of his drug use.
Bruce Lee: you pig motherfucking little boy felcher! Thompson's writing is much more interesting when the affect of drugs is apparent.
Bruce Lee: you pig motherfucking little boy felcher! Thompson's writing is much more interesting when the affect of drugs is apparent.
by benny b from the bronx August 23, 2004
Get the Dr. Hunter S. Thompson mug.A sports journalist and author made famous by his highly opinionated articles, a style which was later dubbed by an unimpressed critic as "Gonzo Journalism." He became a cultural icon in the late 60's for his very open and honest accounts of drug and alcohol use.
He wrote many books about his adventures with narcotics; most notably, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
He wrote many books about his adventures with narcotics; most notably, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.
"I hate to advocate drugs, alcohol, violence, or insanity to anyone, but they've always worked for me."
- Hunter S Thompson
- Hunter S Thompson
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The act of being sauced up at a party to the point where you can't stop someone from taking advantage of you.
The "taking advantage of" is henceforth known as being Thompson'd
The "taking advantage of" is henceforth known as being Thompson'd
Damn dude Alex has been feeding Lauren and Hope drinks all night, they're both getting Thompson'd tonight!
by HungDaddyCarl August 8, 2010
Get the Thompson'd mug.Homer Simpson's new identity due to a relocation program the Simpsons used after Sideshow Bob began plotting against murdering Bart. Homer would never respond when 'Hello, Mr. Thompson' was said to him.
by Bastardized Bottomburp October 17, 2003
Get the Homer Thompson mug.a FORMER lawyer, and self proclaimed anti video games actvist who waged a one man war against violent video games, and the 1st Amendment. He was disbarred for his behaviour in the courtroom and generally being a pain in the ass to everyone. He never won a single video games related case. Ever.
Jack Thompson is an example of how not to prosecute a case.
Jack Thompson is not the biggest fan of the 1st Amendment
Jack Thompson believes violent video games are the cause of the worlds ills (despite the world being a more violent place prior to video games e.g. World War 1 & 2, Chinese Revolution, Korea, Pol Polts Cambodia ect ect
Jack Thompson is not the biggest fan of the 1st Amendment
Jack Thompson believes violent video games are the cause of the worlds ills (despite the world being a more violent place prior to video games e.g. World War 1 & 2, Chinese Revolution, Korea, Pol Polts Cambodia ect ect
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Get the Grant Thompson mug.A deadly disease that when contracted creates extreme anal retentiveness, hatred of all video games, and a complete loss of all logical thought processes.
Symptoms:
1.Hatred all video games. Especially those with even an ounce of violence in them. (This includes Hello Kitty Roller Rescue, because nothing teaches violence like watching a cat wack blue blobs with a little yellow mallet on roller skates.)
2. Fear of facts. Even if the book is right in front of you.
3. No respect for anyone else's opinions or beliefs other than your own. (Coincidentally, the KKK hold the same view.)
4. The only people you associate with want nothing to do with you and/or are ignorant parents who cant figure out that it's their responsibility what their kids play.
5.Every time you try, you fail. And fail some more. Then you blame it on someone else.
Aliases:
Wacky-Jacky Syndrome, Old Man FAIL.
Symptoms:
1.Hatred all video games. Especially those with even an ounce of violence in them. (This includes Hello Kitty Roller Rescue, because nothing teaches violence like watching a cat wack blue blobs with a little yellow mallet on roller skates.)
2. Fear of facts. Even if the book is right in front of you.
3. No respect for anyone else's opinions or beliefs other than your own. (Coincidentally, the KKK hold the same view.)
4. The only people you associate with want nothing to do with you and/or are ignorant parents who cant figure out that it's their responsibility what their kids play.
5.Every time you try, you fail. And fail some more. Then you blame it on someone else.
Aliases:
Wacky-Jacky Syndrome, Old Man FAIL.
Example 1:
JTD victim: OH MY GOD! That child just threw an ice-ball. SUE BUNGIE! How dare you teach our children how to throw grenade sized, spherical objects at each other!
Onlookers: Jack Thompson Disease strikes again.
Example 2:
Lawyer: OBJECTION!
Judge: Overruled.
Lawyer: OBJECTION!
Judge: Overruled.
Lawyer: YOU SUCK!
Judge: You're out of line.
Lawyer: YOUR OUT OF LINE!
Jury member: Must have Old Man FAIL...
JTD victim: OH MY GOD! That child just threw an ice-ball. SUE BUNGIE! How dare you teach our children how to throw grenade sized, spherical objects at each other!
Onlookers: Jack Thompson Disease strikes again.
Example 2:
Lawyer: OBJECTION!
Judge: Overruled.
Lawyer: OBJECTION!
Judge: Overruled.
Lawyer: YOU SUCK!
Judge: You're out of line.
Lawyer: YOUR OUT OF LINE!
Jury member: Must have Old Man FAIL...
by Akuryuha May 30, 2008
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