FEAR AND LOATHING IN LAS VEGAS Literature 1971. Written by Hunter S. Thompson. | |||
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1 | Adrenochrome | Drugs | Narcotics | ||
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. | |||||
2 | The American Dream | Nightlife | Nightclubs | ||
The American Dream Club the guys are told about at the taco stand, what may once have been The Old Psychiatrists Club. | |||||
3 | The Big Flip | Dining | Diners | ||
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. | |||||
4 | The Church of the New Truth | Religion | Churches | ||
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. | |||||
5 | Coyote Bush Basket | Menu | Menu Items | ||
Coyote Bush Basket Entree available for $2.09 at the Las Vegas diner The Big Flip. | |||||
6 | Hardware Barn | Retail | Hardware Stores | ||
Hardware Barn Hardware store in Baker. | |||||
7 | The Majestic Diner | Dining | Diners | ||
The Majestic Diner Diner the highway patrol cop recommends. | |||||
8 | Moonlight Motel | Travel | Motels | ||
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" | |||||
9 | The North Star Coffee Lounge | Dining | Coffeehouses | ||
The North Star Coffee Lounge Diner in North Vegas. | |||||
10 | The Old Psychiatrists Club | Nightlife | Clubs | ||
The Old Psychiatrists Club Club the guys are told about at the taco stand, what may now be known as The American Dream. | |||||
11 | Orgies in the Casbah | Periodicals | Adult Magazines | ||
Orgies in the Casbah Pornographic magazine in the Flamingo hotel room. | |||||
12 | Sawtooth National Bank | Financial Companies | Banks | ||
Sawtooth National Bank Joke Raoul Duke makes to his lawyer Dr. Gonzo during the bathtub / White Rabbit scene. | |||||
13 | Singapore Grey | Drugs | Narcotics | ||
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." | |||||
14 | The State Pen Weekly | Periodicals | Newspapers | ||
The State Pen Weekly Joke Raoul makes about going to prison: "No future for a doctor of journalism editing the state pen weekly" | |||||
15 | Taco Burger | Menu | Burgers | ||
Taco Burger A burger with a taco in the middle, a menu item available at Terry's Taco Stand on Paradise Boulevard. | |||||
16 | Terry's Taco Stand | Dining | Mexican Fast Food | ||
Terry's Taco Stand Taco stand on Paradise Boulevard, home of the Taco Burger, a burger with a taco in the middle. | |||||
17 | VIP Car Rentals | Vehicles | Vehicle Rental | ||
VIP Car Rentals Where Raoul Duke picks up the white whale on his way to the Flamingo. | |||||
18 | Whores of Sweden | Periodicals | Adult Magazines | ||
Whores of Sweden Pornographic magazine in the Flamingo hotel room. | |||||
19 | Wild Bill's Cafe / Tavern | Dining | Cafes and Delis | ||
Wild Bill's Cafe / Tavern Cafe in Baker where Raoul Duke goes between Vegas trips. |
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