FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS
Literature 1971. Written by Hunter S. Thompson.
Source Features: BBB (19) MAP (1) OTHER (2) THEMES (1)

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1AdrenochromeDrugsNarcotics

Adrenochrome
While there is an actual chemical compound known as Adrenochrome produced by the oxidation of adrenaline that was the subject of a few small psychological studies in the 50's and 60's, the Adrenochrome drug in the novel is taken from a human adrenal gland.

2The American DreamNightlifeNightclubs

The American Dream
Club the guys are told about at the taco stand, what may once have been The Old Psychiatrists Club.

3The Big FlipDiningDiners

The Big Flip
Diner in Las Vegas where Raoul Duke orders a New York steak for $1.88 and Dr. Gonzo orders the Coyote Bush Basket $2.09.

4The Church of the New TruthReligionChurches

The Church of the New Truth
Raoul Duke claims to be a certified minister of the Church of the New Truth while attempting to buy prescription drugs.

5Coyote Bush BasketMenuMenu Items

Coyote Bush Basket
Entree available for $2.09 at the Las Vegas diner The Big Flip.

6Hardware BarnRetailHardware Stores

Hardware Barn
Hardware store in Baker.

7The Majestic DinerDiningDiners

The Majestic Diner
Diner the highway patrol cop recommends.

8Moonlight MotelTravelMotels

Moonlight Motel
Motel on Paradise Blvd where the cop in line in front of Raoul Duke to check into the Flamingo is sent because he's on the "late list"

9The North Star Coffee LoungeDiningCoffeehouses

The North Star Coffee Lounge
Diner in North Vegas.

10The Old Psychiatrists ClubNightlifeClubs

The Old Psychiatrists Club
Club the guys are told about at the taco stand, what may now be known as The American Dream.

11Orgies in the CasbahPeriodicalsAdult Magazines

Orgies in the Casbah
Pornographic magazine in the Flamingo hotel room.

12Sawtooth National BankFinancial CompaniesBanks

Sawtooth National Bank
Joke Raoul Duke makes to his lawyer Dr. Gonzo during the bathtub / White Rabbit scene.

13Singapore GreyDrugsNarcotics

Singapore Grey
Hashish Raoul Duke mentions immediately before meeting Savage Lucy. "My idea was to get into the room, accept the booze and baggage delivery, the smoke my last big chunk of singapore grey while watching Walter Cronkite and my attorney to arrive."

14The State Pen WeeklyPeriodicalsNewspapers

The State Pen Weekly
Joke Raoul makes about going to prison: "No future for a doctor of journalism editing the state pen weekly"

15Taco BurgerMenuBurgers

Taco Burger
A burger with a taco in the middle, a menu item available at Terry's Taco Stand on Paradise Boulevard.

16Terry's Taco StandDiningMexican Fast Food

Terry's Taco Stand
Taco stand on Paradise Boulevard, home of the Taco Burger, a burger with a taco in the middle.

17VIP Car RentalsVehiclesVehicle Rental

VIP Car Rentals
Where Raoul Duke picks up the white whale on his way to the Flamingo.

18Whores of SwedenPeriodicalsAdult Magazines

Whores of Sweden
Pornographic magazine in the Flamingo hotel room.

19Wild Bill's Cafe / TavernDiningCafes and Delis

Wild Bill's Cafe / Tavern
Cafe in Baker where Raoul Duke goes between Vegas trips.



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