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* BitterSweetEnding: The newspaper gets shut down, the printing presses are confiscated before Paul can print the expose' he had planned, he and Sala are out of a job and wanted by the law. Fortunately, they just made a big wad of cash from cockfighting, there's a convenient boat owned by Sanderson for Paul to steal, Chenault is waiting for him and they marry according to the epilogue, but most importantly, the seed of GonzoJournalism has been planted.
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-->'''Paul:''' You did me the best favour I ever had. There is no dream, Chenault. There's a piss-puddle of greed spreading throughout the world.
-->'''Paul:''' I want to make a promise to you, the reader. And I don't know if I can fulfill it tomorrow, or even the day after that. But I put the bastards of this world on notice; that I do ''not'' have their best interests at heart. I will try and speak for my reader. That is my promise. [[GonzoJournalism And it will be a voice made of ink, and rage.]]
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--->'''Lotterman:''' This is the american dream, Paul.

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--->'''Lotterman:''' -->'''Lotterman:''' This is the american dream, Paul.
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---> '''Lotterman:''' This is the american dream, Paul.

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---> '''Lotterman:''' --->'''Lotterman:''' This is the american dream, Paul.
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** ''"This is the american dream, Paul."''

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** ''"This ---> '''Lotterman:''' This is the american dream, Paul."''
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* Foreshadowing:
** ''"This is the american dream, Paul."''
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* WretchedHive: Parts of PuertoRico may qualify.

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* WretchedHive: Parts of PuertoRico may qualify.qualify.

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* ShallowLoveInterest: Chenault, full stop.
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A 2011 film starring JohnnyDepp, based on HunterSThompson's lone {{novel}} and written and directed by [[WithnailAndI Bruce Robinson]].

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A 2011 film starring JohnnyDepp, based on HunterSThompson's lone {{novel}} and written and directed by [[WithnailAndI [[Film/WithnailAndI Bruce Robinson]].
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[[caption-width-right:347:[[PiratesoftheCarribbean But why is the rum gone?!]]]]

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[[caption-width-right:347:Absolutely nothing in moderation.]]

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[[caption-width-right:347:Absolutely nothing in moderation.]]
[[caption-width-right:347:[[PiratesoftheCarribbean But why is the rum gone?!]]]]
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* HollywoodVoodoo: Papa Nebo's chicken blessing.
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** The bottle containing Moburg's drug looks to be a replica of the adrenochrome bottle.
** The scene with Kemp monologuing while typing facing out a shuttered window is a direct lift from scene wear Duke sits in the same pose and makes the famous Wave Speech from Fear and Loathing.

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** The bottle containing Moburg's Moberg's drug looks to be a replica of the adrenochrome bottle.
** The scene with Kemp monologuing while typing facing out a shuttered window is a direct lift from scene wear where Duke sits in the same pose and makes the famous Wave Speech from Fear and Loathing.
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* TheAlcoholic: Most of the main cast, but especially the side character Moberg who booze consumption puts the rest of the cast drunken characters to shame.

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* TheAlcoholic: Most of the main cast, but especially the side character Moberg who whose booze consumption puts the rest of the cast drunken characters to shame.
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Jack Kemp was the Republican VP candidate in 1996.


[[AuthorAvatar Jack Kemp]] arrives on the island of Puerto Rico after being enlisted to become the newest reporter for the San Juan Star. Kemp is introduced to his newest co-workers and cigar-chomping editor boss and is told he will be doing color stories for the paper. The movie revolves around the many adventures Kemp gets himself into, eventually including a plot to purchase a nearby unspoiled island and turn it into yet another tourist destination.

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[[AuthorAvatar Jack Paul Kemp]] arrives on the island of Puerto Rico after being enlisted to become the newest reporter for the San Juan Star. Kemp is introduced to his newest co-workers and cigar-chomping editor boss and is told he will be doing color stories for the paper. The movie revolves around the many adventures Kemp gets himself into, eventually including a plot to purchase a nearby unspoiled island and turn it into yet another tourist destination.

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A 2011 film starring JohnnyDepp as Jack Kemp and based on HunterSThompson's lone {{novel}}.

Jack Kemp arrives on the island of Puerto Rico after being enlisted to become the newest reporter for the San Juan Star. Kemp is introduced to his newest co-workers and cigar-chomping editor boss and is told he will be doing color stories for the paper. The movie then revolves around the many adventures that Kemp gets himself into and eventually Kemp gets included in a plot to purchase a nearby unspoiled island and turn it into yet another tourist destination.

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[[caption-width-right:347:Absolutely nothing in moderation.]]

A 2011 film starring JohnnyDepp as Jack Kemp and JohnnyDepp, based on HunterSThompson's lone {{novel}}.

{{novel}} and written and directed by [[WithnailAndI Bruce Robinson]].

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Jack Kemp Kemp]] arrives on the island of Puerto Rico after being enlisted to become the newest reporter for the San Juan Star. Kemp is introduced to his newest co-workers and cigar-chomping editor boss and is told he will be doing color stories for the paper. The movie then revolves around the many adventures that Kemp gets himself into and into, eventually Kemp gets included in including a plot to purchase a nearby unspoiled island and turn it into yet another tourist destination.
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I\'m sure that\'s a trope, but not that one.


* HotScoop: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted.]] Kemp tells his editor he's got one in Sanderson's land deal, but the editor doesn't care, he just wants to promote feel good stories about the island.

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* %% HotScoop: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted.]] Kemp tells his editor he's got one in Sanderson's land deal, but the editor doesn't care, he just wants to promote feel good stories about the island.%%
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** The scene of Kemp typing facing out a shuttered window is a direct lift from scene wear Duke gives the famous Wave Speech from the Vegas hotel room in Fear and Loathing.

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** The scene of with Kemp monologuing while typing facing out a shuttered window is a direct lift from scene wear Duke gives sits in the same pose and makes the famous Wave Speech from the Vegas hotel room in Fear and Loathing.
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* Shout Out: Multiple to ''FearAndLoathingInLasVegas'':

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* Shout Out: ShoutOut: Multiple to ''FearAndLoathingInLasVegas'':
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* Shoutout: Multiple to ''FearandLoathingInLasVegas'':
** The bottle containing Moburg's drug appears to be a replica of the adrenochrome bottle.
** The scene of Kemp typing facing out a shuttered window is a direct lift from the Wave Speech in Fear and Loathing.

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* Shoutout: Shout Out: Multiple to ''FearandLoathingInLasVegas'':
''FearAndLoathingInLasVegas'':
** The bottle containing Moburg's drug appears looks to be a replica of the adrenochrome bottle.
** The scene of Kemp typing facing out a shuttered window is a direct lift from scene wear Duke gives the famous Wave Speech from the Vegas hotel room in Fear and Loathing.
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* Shoutout: Multiple to ''FearandLoathingInLasVegas'':
** The bottle containing Moburg's drug appears to be a replica of the adrenochrome bottle.
** The scene of Kemp typing facing out a shuttered window is a direct lift from the Wave Speech in Fear and Loathing.
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* [[TheMagicPokerEquation The Magic Cock Fighting Equation]]: Use El Monstro, win as much money as necissary.

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* [[TheMagicPokerEquation The Magic Cock Fighting Equation]]: Use El Monstro, win as much money as necissary.necessary.
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* [[ItsAlwaysMardiGrasInNewOrleans Its Always Carnival on Saint Thomas]]

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* [[ItsAlwaysMardiGrasInNewOrleans Its It's Always Carnival on Saint Thomas]]

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A 2011 film starring JohnnyDepp and based on HunterSThompson's lone {{novel}}.

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A 2011 film starring JohnnyDepp as Jack Kemp and based on HunterSThompson's lone {{novel}}.
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Jack Kemp arrives on the island of Puerto Rico after being enlisted to become the newest reporter for the San Juan Star. Kemp is introduced to his newest co-workers and cigar-chomping editor boss and is told he will be doing color stories for the paper. The movie then revolves around the many adventures that Kemp gets himself into and eventually Kemp gets included in a plot to purchase a nearby unspoiled island and turn it into yet another tourist destination.



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* BoozeFlamethrowerTheAlcoholic: Most of the main cast, but especially the side character Moberg who booze consumption puts the rest of the cast drunken characters to shame.
* BoozeFlamethrower: Used to fend off angry Puerto Ricans, and accidently used to fry a police officers face.
* DaEditor: Lotterman is a vaguely corrupt version of this trope.
* EverythingsBetterWithChickens: The cock fighting sub-plot.
* TheFilmOfTheBook
* GonzoJournalism: Possibly an origin story.
* HotScoop: [[SubvertedTrope Subverted.]] Kemp tells his editor he's got one in Sanderson's land deal, but the editor doesn't care, he just wants to promote feel good stories about the island.
* IntrepidReporter: Paul Kemp could be considered this.
* [[ItsAlwaysMardiGrasInNewOrleans Its Always Carnival on Saint Thomas]]



* ShallowLoveInterest: Chenault
* TheSixties
* [[SpiritualSuccessor Spiritual Prequel]]: to ''FearAndLoathingInLasVegas''. Or ''{{Transmetropolitan}}'', if you prefer.

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* PuertoRico: The setting.
* RapeAsDrama: What is implied to happen to Chenault.
* ScrewTheRulesIHaveMoney: Sanderson's Modus Operandi.
* ShallowLoveInterest: Chenault
Chenault, full stop.
* TheSixties
TheSixties: 1960 to be exact.
* [[SpiritualSuccessor Spiritual Prequel]]: to ''FearAndLoathingInLasVegas''. Or ''{{Transmetropolitan}}'', if you prefer.prefer.
* [[TheMagicPokerEquation The Magic Cock Fighting Equation]]: Use El Monstro, win as much money as necissary.
* WhatHappenedToTheMouse: What happened to the corrupt land deal?
* WhatNowEnding: Kemp leaves the island on a stolen boat, and doesn't seem to know even where he's going.
* WhereDaWhiteWomenAt: The bar/dance scene in St. Thomas.
* WretchedHive: Parts of PuertoRico may qualify.
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* BoozeFlamethrower
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Self-explanatory; the debate exemplifies the trope usage

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* TheSixties
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There are undetailed entries on works all over the wiki

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* ShallowLoveInterest: Chenault
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A 2011 film starring JohnnyDepp and based on HunterSThompson's lone {{novel}}.

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* ItWillNeverCatchOn: Watching the 1960 Presidential debates.
--> [[JohnFKennedy The Irish one]] will win. But they won't let him live.
* OriginStory: For HunterSThompson
* [[SpiritualSuccessor Spiritual Prequel]]: to ''FearAndLoathingInLasVegas''. Or ''{{Transmetropolitan}}'', if you prefer.

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