Friday, July 12, 2013

Hunter- part 2

So, last time I was talking about the Hunter in Venture Bros.
In fact, I even like the other scenes with him-


But I guess I also have to talk about the guy he was based on,
HUNTER S. Thompson

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Thompson (you can see more of his life here) was a famous American journalist and author who was known for his "unique" style of writing.  He put himself in his writings and his point of view was definitely memorable.   
If anything, his writing were incredible.  Both the perfect combination of poetry and story-


But probably his most well know view of his life (and story) is from Hollywood.
And Johnny Depp -


Of course another well known actor had played him... Bill Murray-


And just like Colonel Hunter Gathers, there have been other character based on him. 
Did you ever see King of the Hill?


Well, there is more, but I'll just let that set in.
I mean, it's not like he had a huge impact in my...
(actual photo of me as I write this)
 "If you're going to be crazy, you have to get paid for it or else you're going to be locked up."

Ah... crap.
Going to hell in a handbag will seem like a vacation compared to this suitcase to madness. 

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