In "Where Were You When the Fun Stopped," Hunter S. Thompson expresses a strong disdain for Richard Nixon, depicting him as an irredeemably corrupt and morally compromised individual. Thompson argues that if the proper individuals had overseen Nixon's funeral, it would have reflected his character by disposing of him in a less dignified manner, such as launching his casket into a sewage canal. The author’s vehement critique underscores the view that Nixon's presidency was marked by deceit and failure.

Thompson's description of Nixon suggests a man so morally bankrupt that he required assistance for basic tasks, highlighting the extent of his corruption. The assertion that even Nixon's funeral was illegal speaks to the author's belief in the former president's complete unworthiness. Ultimately, Thompson believes that such a figure deserves only the most ignoble end, reinforcing his harsh judgment of Nixon as a deeply flawed leader unfit for any honorable farewell.