StoneMtn Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Depp Arranges Shooting of Thompson's AshesBy The Associated PressThe Associated PressFriday, May 27, 2005; 7:58 AMASPEN, Colo. -- Organizers of a memorial for Hunter S. Thompson plan to erect a 150-foot structure _ courtesy of actor Johnny Depp _ to shoot the gonzo journalist's ashes onto his ranch near here....Depp, who portrayed the author in the movie version of Thompson's book "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas" will pay for the tower, designed to resemble Thompson's "gonzo fist" emblem.As Thompson requested, his ashes will be shot out of the cannon onto his property. --CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY-- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Good for Johnny... Someone needs to respect the good Dr.'s wishes... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timouse Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 gtta give depp credit for making this happen, although i understand that hst's widow was pretty supportive of the idea.i wonder if they'll film it and do a tribute DVD? there's gotta be footage of hst around from lecture tours. i have heard a few lectures that he gave at journalism schools in the late 70's, pretty hilarious. go to http://www.radio4all.net and search for hunter s thompson if you've not heard it. hst continues to be as weird in death as he was in life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaimoe Posted May 28, 2005 Report Share Posted May 28, 2005 Depp is a great actor with tons of credibility and class. Who could have predicted this when you see where he came from: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 I could have - he was hot in 21 jump street. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaidy Mae Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hehehe... Invite only? Damn! I was up for a road trip and everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoneMtn Posted May 30, 2005 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 I can just see the headlines now:Canadian woman from some place called Orillia crashes funeral Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaidy Mae Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 Hahaha! Sadly, wouldn't be the first time. :blush: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esau Posted May 30, 2005 Report Share Posted May 30, 2005 whens it time for me to go...I want Depp to shoot me right in the head(22 rattles around,so that'll work)....that'll be that.to quote an insprational song (Newrider...where are ya?)My first wife told me, you need to get a lifeMy second wife told me to get another lifeI brought a bottle and the Impala's parked by that treeSo come on darling, if you want to be number threeSometimes I feel like shitSometimes it ain't half of itSometimes I'm so high I'm scared to go to sleepSometimes I'm lower than the company I keepCheers to HST; to safer & higher places Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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