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Back in the day how was Hunter S Thompson viewed by fellow journalists at the time? And how did they feel with him pretty much inventing Gonzo journalism? (lemmy.world)
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[–] tanisnikana@lemmy.world 17 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Drugs had never truly recovered. Sure, they’ve tried to make a comeback, but Thompson just devastated them. Left no drug unconsumed, he did.

[–] otter@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 3 months ago

He's the reason we don't have ludes these days, maaan.