Hunter S. Thompson and Conan O’Brien, Drinking and Shooting

When Hunter S. Thompson agreed to make his debut appearance on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, he refused to come to the studio but instead requested that Conan meet him on a farm in upstate New York to “shoot guns and drink hard liquor”.

The bartender they use is great, not only does he pour whiskey, but he will also serve you the gun of your choice. Oh and note that at one point Hunter asks for a propane canister to liven things up. Now that brings back memories.

Scott Beale
Scott Beale

Scott Beale is the founder of Laughing Squid and is based in New York City. When not running the blog, Scott can be found posting on Threads and sharing photos on Instagram.