Eugene Pranksters

The Merry Prankster alternate identity is a reference to Ken Kesey's group of companions that traveled on a cross-country bus trip in 1964 to attend the World's Fair in New York City. Along the way, they spread their message of how people should be nice to each other rather than being overly sanctimonious. Their trip helped spark social change across the nation.  The Pranksters bridged the gap between the Beatniks and the Hippie movement, and eventually lived in the Eugene area. 

The Emeralds have consulted with the local Pranksters to carefully create this alternate identity.