1. The First Form of Debauchery is the holding of Joy in your Heart; for without it you will not enjoy any of the others, or indeed you will not enjoy Life Itself.
2. The Second Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Food and Drink; for it is the Stuff of Life, and without it, where would we be?
3. The Third Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Words; for it is through language that we learn to understand each other.
4. The Fourth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Flirting; for it is a compliment to the recipient, and done correctly, hurts no one.
5. The Fifth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Physical Contact; for the joy of holding a hand or hugging a friend makes much seem worthwhile.
6. The Sixth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Fermentation; for Nature has provided us with a natural wonder that makes us quite happy and mellow.
7. The Seventh Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Music; for it speaks without words of the emotions that affect us all.
8. The Eighth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Dressing; for we feel good when we look good, and clothing can feel so great against the skin . . .
9. The Ninth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Gambling; for it makes the blood rush and the heart race to have something on the line that might be lost -- or won.
10. The Tenth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Others; from the Shoulder Rub Circle to the Living Celtic Knotwork, groups of people making each other Happy is always a Good Thing.
11. The Eleventh Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Drinking Games; for it combines the thrill of competition and the excitement of gambling with the test of doing your best while under the influence.
12. The Twelfth Form of Debauchery is the Intimate Enjoyment of Another; for one-on-one is often one of the best ways to ensure another's Happiness.
13. The Thirteenth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Dessert; for the decadence of cream and sugar can be combined in the most amazing ways . . .
14. The Fourteenth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Physical Exercise; for testing the physical limits of your body can lead to the very best kind of tired.
15. The Fifteenth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Distillation; for the products thereof have a myriad of uses, as well as making your friends really fun to watch.
16. The Sixteenth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Being Someone Else; for the ability to become a new persona and live as they would have lived is an Advanced form of Play.
17. The Seventeenth Form of Debauchery is the Enjoyment of Idiosyncrasies; for one person's perversion is another's joy, and what they do consensually to be Happy is between themselves.
18. The Eighteenth Form of Debauchery is Unnameable; it is that practised by Gonzo Himself, and we can only watch Him to understand it.

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