Tonight is the Night [Archive]

RedRigmaJacket

20 Aug 2005, 10:11 AM

Hunter S. Thompson's ashes will be shot from the cannon TONIGHT...

God Speed, Dr. Gonzo. Clear that monument and keep going.

drexel dave

20 Aug 2005, 10:15 AM

as a fan of Hunter's writing, all I can say is, big deal.

Humans should not be deified. We are merely hairless apes who kill for fun and profit.

JSpaceman

20 Aug 2005, 10:40 AM

Why'd they wait so long?

SallyCinnamon

22 Aug 2005, 02:25 PM

Here's the recap. (http://talkleft.com/new_archives/011936.html) And a picture. Wow.

Jonathan

22 Aug 2005, 02:32 PM

Why'd they wait so long?
They had to make the fireworks.

loveydovey

22 Aug 2005, 02:43 PM

I like his choice of "Spirit in the Sky," as part of the soundtrack.

Lidja

22 Aug 2005, 02:46 PM

I thought this thread was going to be about Ms. Stefani's song "Bubble Pop Electric" :confused:

jps

22 Aug 2005, 07:25 PM

the king is dead... long live the king.
outstanding picture of the "blast off"!!