Young man Quote by Bill Hicks
““Always that same LSD story, you've all seen it. 'Young man on acid, thought he could fly, jumped out of a building. What a tragedy.' What a dick! Fuck him, he’s an idiot. If he thought he could fly, why didn’t he take off on the ground first? Check it out. You don’t see ducks lined up to catch elevators to fly south—they fly from the ground, ya moron, quit ruining it for everybody. He’s a moron, he’s dead—good, we lost a moron, fuckin’ celebrate. Wow, I just felt the world get lighter. We lost a moron! I don’t mean to sound cold, or cruel, or vicious, but I am, so that’s the way it comes out. Professional help is being sought. How about a positive LSD story? Wouldn't that be news-worthy, just the once? To base your decision on information rather than scare tactics and superstition and lies? I think it would be news-worthy. 'Today, a young man on acid realized that all matter is merely energy condensed to a slow vibration. That we are all one consciousness experiencing itself subjectively. There is no such thing as death, life is only a dream and we're the imagination of ourselves' . . . 'Here's Tom with the weather.””
About This Quote
Source Stand-up: Bill Hicks Live: Satire, Protest, 1992
A critique of sensationalist drug narratives, urging factual, balanced discussion over fearmongering.
In simple terms: Question hype, demand evidence.
Seek truth, avoid sensationalism.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- public discourse
- health education
- policy debate
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can media present drug stories responsibly?
- What evidence supports balanced drug narratives?
Sensationalism can distract from nuanced understanding.