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Good mescaline comes on slow. The first hour is all waiting, then about halfway through the second hour you start cursing the creep who burned you, because nothing is happening...and then ZANG!
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote humorously reflects on the delayed effects of mescaline consumption.
In this quote, Hunter S. Thompson describes the experience of consuming mescaline, emphasizing the anticipation and frustration during the initial waiting period before the drug takes effect. It captures the essence of psychedelic experiences, where expectations can lead to impatience, ultimately culminating in a sudden, overwhelming realization or experience, signified by the exclamation 'ZANG!'.
Themes
MescalineWaitingExperiencePsychedelicPatience
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote at a gathering to discuss the trials of anticipation in life experiences.
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