Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

    

Along with several other students from CIS 112, I volunteered at

Hunter Thompson as seen in Rolling Stones

the Carnegie Center's event based on the book Fear and Loathing

in Las Vegas. The book, written by Hunter S. Thompson, is 

mentioned on a Goodreads as, "The best chronicle of drug-soaked, addle-brained, rollicking good times ever committed to the printed page. It is also the tale of a long weekend road trip that has gone down in the annals of American pop culture as one of the strangest journeys ever undertaken." Prior to the event, I volunteered by posting posters advertising the event in local shops around campus and the chevy chase areas.

     I also volunteered at the actual event. The event included music, open bar, drag show, and food. Also, several artists created paintings and drawings inspired by the book.  The event included music, open bar, drag show, and food. Also, several artist created paintings and drawings inspired by the book. 

     Below is the cover of the book, which is illustrated by Ralph Steadman. 

Ralph Steadman was the very skilled illustrator who created all the images in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. 

At the event, guests dressed up in 70's style costumes, drank alot of alcohol and ate a lot of food, and they seemed to be having a great time. There was also a Russian roulette table, at which guests one various small prizes like candy and sunglasses. I was stationed at this table to monitor and hand out prizes. I stayed by the table, which was next to the open bar and donut bar, for the two and a half hours that I worked the shift. It was quite an experience, and I certainly was not expecting it. I did not know anything about the book prior to the event, and honestly I was expecting something much different. However, it was a unique experience, and I am glad I was able to help.