These Are The Craziest Things Hunter S. Thompson Ever Did

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Whether you love him or hate him— or, more accurately, hate the people who claim to love him— it’s impossible to deny the impact Hunter S. Thompson had on the literary landscape. His books continue to be read today, and the posters inspired by them plaster the walls of dorms rooms across the country.

The life of the father of gonzo journalism was filled with stories that at times seem too crazy to be true, and while some of his exploits may have been embellished (after all, it’s hard to imagine someone who was under the influence of seemingly everything so often would be able to accurately recall every detail of his adventures), that doesn’t take away from his mystique.

To celebrate what would have been the author’s 80th birthday, we compiled a few of the craziest stories that have ever been told about his life.

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Try not to be too jealous.

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Connor Toole is the Deputy Editor at BroBible. He is a New England native who went to Boston College and currently resides in Brooklyn, NY. Frequently described as "freakishly tall," he once used his 6'10" frame to sneak in the NBA Draft and convince people he was a member of the Utah Jazz.