The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test is a nonfiction book by Tom Wolfe that was published in 1968. The book is remembered today as an early - and arguably the most popular - example of the growing literary style called New Journalism. Wolfe presents an as-if-firsthand account of the experiences of Ken Kesey and his band of Merry Pranksters, who traveled across the country in a colorfully painted school bus named "Furthur". Kesey and the Pranksters became famous for their use of LSD and other psychedelic drugs in hopes of achieving intersubjectivity. The book chronicles the Acid Tests (parties in which LSD-laced Kool-Aid was used to obtain a communal trip), the group's encounters with (in)famous figures of the time, including famous authors, Hells Angels, and The Grateful Dead, and it also describes Kesey's exile to Mexico and his arrests.
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("No wonder people are skeptical. They live in a world where
foul-mouthed cartoon children are more likely to tell the truth than
preachers or presidents." -- Jon Carroll 7/6/99) was first, and correct, with:
"The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test" was about Ken Kesey and the Merry
Pranksters. A good book, and one that should lead you to Kesey's
"One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest" which is also a great movie.
mj answered:
It suggested something worthwhile to do
With the stuff that comes in the packet with the freaky pitcher. The Electric Koolaid Acid Test.
Charlie wrote:
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. The book appeared in 1968, but I didn't read it until about '72.
Since Wolfe is a horrible reactionary, I'll plug this book instead.
Kevin K. in Washington, DC said:
Like, "The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test", man!
STEPHEN F responded:
Electric Kool Aid Acid Test
Alan J replied:
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
Adam answered:
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.
Wasn't this already a trivia answer?
Deborah, in smoky, on-fire NorCal said:
I remember it well -The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test.
I was too young and naive to understand all of it, but I got the gist of it.
Happier than a Bactrian on Wednesday.
Jim from CA, retired to ID, replied:
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test
John I from Hawai`i says,
"Electric Kool Aid Acid Test."
Marian responded:
The Electric Kook Aid Acid Test
Dale Doddering of Hot Diamond Springs, Norcali, said:
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. OOOh….Trippy-Dippy sociological non-fiction musings at 1960's La Honda and Bay Area real fun. Jerry Garcia · Neal Cassady · Babbs · Stewart Brand ·Ken Kesey . Big fun. Inspirational. My First Generation Hayweird (Hayward, CA) Hippie Sister Valerie, attended both Trip Festivals in 1966. LSD was legal in Cali at that time.
Bob and Joe…Tigers swept A's….got A's this time…..see you next time in the playoffs!
MAM wrote:
The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test. 1968
DJ Useo answered:
The answer is "The Electric Kool Aid Acid Test".
I'm happy to say I owned that book, and did read it.
Worth another read soon, I think.
I sure appreciate your book related trivia questions.
Of late, I've thought much concerning whether I read enough.
Last thing I read ( the other day ) was the latest issue of
Futurama comics! ROFL!! It had the robot devil innit, & I lol'ed.
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Hastings died at his home in Burbank, California, on Monday after a lengthy battle with prostate cancer, granddaughter Allison Knowles said.
Hastings also appeared in several episodes of 1970s comedy "All in the Family" as well as performing voice work in dozens of episodes of 1990s program "Batman: The Animated Series."
Hastings, a World War Two veteran who voiced Archie Comics character Archie Andrews from 1945 to 1953 on NBC radio, was the older brother of Don Hastings, an actor best-known for his role as a physician on soap opera "As the World Turns."
Hastings is survived by his brother and four children, as well as by grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Photo by Gerry Broome
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