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Want to experiment with Gonzo Journalism (coined by Hunter S Thompson) and thinking about spectacular subject. Who has an idea?
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Generally, the simplest subjects are the best -- gonzo works great when paired with a somewhat bland subject that provides good ironic contrast with the journalist's own somewhat *ahem* unorthodox methods. See the Richard Nixon presidential race, or the motorcycle derby in the middle of the desert.
Gonzo also lends itself to longer reporting gigs. It's tough to cover an event gonzo-style if it only lasts for an hour or two. Try to find an event that lasts for a couple of days at least.
That said, I think that probably one of the most fun places to go for a gonzo report would be a local or county fair (or a state fair, if you live in a smaller state). Very run-of-the-mill, not a whole lot of actual journalism to get done, and yet dozens of opportunities to run wild, so to speak.
Gonzo also lends itself to longer reporting gigs. It's tough to cover an event gonzo-style if it only lasts for an hour or two. Try to find an event that lasts for a couple of days at least.
That said, I think that probably one of the most fun places to go for a gonzo report would be a local or county fair (or a state fair, if you live in a smaller state). Very run-of-the-mill, not a whole lot of actual journalism to get done, and yet dozens of opportunities to run wild, so to speak.
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