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“If you want to understand a society, take a good look at the drugs it uses. And what can this tell you about American culture? Well, look at the drugs we use. Except for pharmaceutical poison, there are essentially only two drugs that Western civilization tolerates: Caffeine from Monday to Friday to energize you enough to make you a productive member of society, and alcohol from Friday to Monday to keep you too stupid to figure out the prison that you are living in.”

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Bill Hicks

Bill Hicks was an American comedian known for his unique style of humor and profound insights into social phenomena. His performances often featured satire and dark humor, addressing issues such as religion, politics, social problems, and personal beliefs. Hicks' career was brief, but his influence in the comedy world has endured to this day. more

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