Gonzo journalism is a style of reporting based on William Faulkner’s idea that the best fiction is far more true than any kind of journalism.” Hunter S. Thompson.
Launched in January 2006, and updated whenever we feel like it, Panama After Hours is an E-zine about life in Panama. In less 3 years, Panama After Hours has garnered an average daily readership of 250 350 - 650, and a page rank of 4.
Pathetic.
Still, not bad, considering the hack prose, Cojito’s extended absences, and total lack of self-promotion. But it makes us wonder. Why are poorly designed web sites filled with erroneous data, stolen articles, bad writing, scams, and overpriced real estate so fucking popular?
Panama After Hours is an alternative to the hype, but it’s not a blog. We hate blogs, and the bores who vomit up the trivial details of their hellish lives. Panama After Hours is a gonzo travel guide. At its core it wrestles with an existential question; what happens when you give up the “nine-to-five” and head off into the unknown?
Adults only:
Our guide is intended for consenting adults; moralists, children, and anyone easily offended can fuck off. You will need an open mind and a strong stomach to read this E-zine.
Panama After Hours has been both praised and damned by critics:
Suzanne said: “Amazing writing. I am a journalist by trade, an author by dream. You narrative makes me feel shame for being the wannabe hack that I am. Hope there’s a book.”
Elle said: ” You make me want to vomit.”
Matt of the Panama Report said: “You’re style is killer. I’m a fan. It’s nice to come across one well-done site like yours amidst all the other debacles.”
The late Costa Rica Jones gushed: “You’re one of the best narrative writers alive in my opinion.”
And the bitter Panamena chirped, “Crees que eres un segundo Hemingway? No creo.”
Editor/writer Cojito has lived in Panama City for the last four years. He’s from the Boston area where he studied writing and psychology at the University of Massachusetts. To this day he has no idea where to place a comma.
At 45, divorced, and by all accounts, mentally deranged, he gave up his job, sold his flat, and hit the road. After backpacking Costa Rica, he traveled to Panama, where he was beguiled by the warmth, and generosity of its people.
There’s almost no truth to the claim he settled in Panama City so that he’d have 24/7 access to cheap whores and high speed internet porn.
His experiences, chronicled in this E-zine, may be of interest to anyone looking to change their lives, learn Spanish, find love, adventure, or wondering if Panama (and Costa Rica) would make a good home. But be forewarned, Cojito is a known liar.
Fun fact: Cojito is an alias. It was the name of his girlfriend’s three legged dog.
Fun fact 2: While Cojito boasts of having a large penis, it can only be considered large in relation to his girlfriend’s tiny hands.
So that’s it then. If you’ve got something interesting to contribute, that fits the tone of Panama After Hours (for example, hot pics of your Latina girlfriend), either leave a comment, or use the contact page.
Finally, if you’re an editor, publisher, or webmaster needing material consider this Cojito’s portfolio. He’s always looking for work.
And yes, it is incredibly annoying when he writes in the third person.
