Who knows? If there is in fact, a heaven and a hell, all we know for sure is that hell will be a viciously overcrowded version of Phoenix - a clean well lighted place full of sunshine and bromides and fast cars where almost everybody seems vaguely happy, except those who know in their hearts what is missing... And being driven slowly and quietly into the kind of terminal craziness that comes with finally understanding that the one thing you want is not there. Missing. Back-ordered. No tengo. Vaya con dios. Grow up! Small is better. Take what you can get...
In Hunter S. Thompson's "Generation of Swine," he reflects on the concept of heaven and hell, suggesting that if they exist, hell might resemble an overwhelming version of Phoenix. He describes it as a seemingly perfect place full of joy and comfort, yet underneath that façade lies a sense of emptiness. The people living there struggle with a profound absence of something essential, leading to a quiet madness as they confront what they truly desire but cannot attain.
Thompson's portrayal highlights a stark contrast between appearances and reality, emphasizing that superficial happiness often masks deeper dissatisfaction. The narrative encourages readers to reconsider the value of simplicity and the importance of recognizing one's true needs instead of settling for less. The message resonates with the idea that maturity comes from understanding and accepting what one genuinely wants, rather than conforming to societal expectations of happiness.
