{"product_id":"gonzo-inspired-by-hunter-s-thompson","title":"\"Gonzo\" Inspired by Hunter S. Thompson","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis exclusive collection handmade by artist Johnny Smoke, combines various rare and iconic vintage patches and accessories with 100% vintage \u0026amp; original vietnam war jackets to create a unique one of a kind wearable piece of art and history.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures of \"Gonzo\":\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis piece is inspired by the life and work of Hunter S. Thompson. A voice I wish we still had around today. This original battle worn vietnam field jacket is a style you would easily see Hunter wearing. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth: 22\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 27\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRARE - vintage Indian Motorcycle patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis patch is super vintage from my personal collection. Just like the man himself, I've never been able to find another one like it. A tribute to Hunter's love of motorcycles and his book \"Hell's Angels\". \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-Indian-rare-Motorcycle-patch_0b8acf5f-8cd5-4363-b705-1357a4c49dc1_480x480.jpg?v=1606436342\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 60's Hell's Angels pin:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAnother tribute to Hunter's first book 'Hell's Angels\". This is an original vintage motorcycle pin often worn by members of the Hell's Angels. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-hells-angels-pin-Motorcycle_13e9c1b8-e081-4a3a-9d63-d87072f449dc_480x480.jpg?v=1606436587\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVintage 1970's Las Vegas pin:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"So now, less than five years later, you can go up on a steep hill in Las Vegas and look West, and with the right kind of eyes you can almost see the high-water mark-that place where the wave finally broke and rolled back.”\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-las-vegas-pin_039008a2-0486-4076-b064-92619039de72_480x480.jpg?v=1606445716\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Vietnam \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e5th special forces Bat Patch:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e“We can't stop here, this is bat country!”\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cbr\u003eThe artwork of Ralph Steadman became synonymous with Hunter's writing and his \"Gonzo journalism\" persona. This original Vietnam war 5th special forces Bat patch is not only a nod to the iconic work and contributions of Ralph Steadman's art; it represents an elite group. And both of these men truly comprise an elite group of creative genius. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e5th Special Forces Group \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003esaw extensive action in the \u003c\/span\u003eVietnam War\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e and played a pivotal role in the early months of \u003c\/span\u003eOperation Enduring Freedom\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-bat-patch_480x480.jpg?v=1606438145\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-bat-patch_480x480.jpg?v=1606438145\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eZulu Company - Grim Reaper patch \u0026amp; hand painted ink splatter:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThompson was discharged from the Air Force in November 1957 as an airman first class, his commanding officer having recommended him for an early honorable discharge. ... \"Sometimes his rebel and superior attitude seems to rub off on other airmen staff members.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThe addition of this patch (accented with Ralph Steadman-esq hand painted ink splatters) is inspired by the edge Hunter walked. A seeming fearlessness in the face of any obstacle that might dare to stand in his way.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe first element of the 101\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Airborne, the 1\u003csup data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003est\u003c\/sup\u003e Brigade arrived in Vietnam in July 1965 an remained until 1972. They served 1,573 days in the war. During the Vietnam War, American GIs began a tradition of placing the ace on a dead body, or leaving it in a village. Thus ideas like “being aced” were linked to death and dying. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-airforce-patch_480x480.jpg?v=1606440719\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHand stitched Name tape:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe name synonymous with his legacy, \"Gonzo\" is hand stitched on this custom name tape.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-name-tape_480x480.jpg?v=1606441542\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGonzo pin \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cem\u003e(Reproduction)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe \"Gonzo fist\", characterized by two thumbs and four fingers holding a \u003c\/span\u003epeyote\u003cspan\u003e button, was originally used in Hunter S. Thompson's 1970 campaign for sheriff of \u003c\/span\u003ePitkin County, Colorado\u003cspan\u003e. It has become a symbol of Thompson and gonzo journalism as a whole. This pin is a reproduction of the pin frequently worn by Hunter during his campaign. Later he would use this symbol as a design for the funeral cannon that fired his ashes over the mountains. The cannon was reportedly completed by Johnny Depp for an estimated 3 million dollars.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-Gonzo-pin_480x480.jpg?v=1606441317\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReplica Las Vegas Visor:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eThis jacket would not be complete without Hunter's famous visor. Comes with a reproduction Las Vegas visor like the one worn by Johnny Depp in the movie \"Fear And Loathing in Las Vegas\".\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-visor_480x480.jpg?v=1606442079\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/files\/Gonzo-jacket-visor_480x480.jpg?v=1606442079\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch4 style=\"text-align: left;\" data-mce-style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e**Looking for more Hunter S. Thompson inspired treasures? **\u003cbr\u003eCheck out our \u003ca title=\"Vintage style Circus Circus Las Vegas T shirt\" href=\"\/collections\/limited-edition\/products\/circus-circus\"\u003eLimited Edition Las Vegas Circus Circus T-shirt.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Sun City Rags","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":37167604007078,"sku":"","price":550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/1608\/7974\/products\/Gonzo-jacket-sun-city-rags-one-of-one-collection-2.jpg?v=1606466840","url":"https:\/\/socialmisfits.world\/products\/gonzo-inspired-by-hunter-s-thompson","provider":"SUN CITY RAGS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}