Chapter XII The Bust Summary and Analysis

A poem that parodies a legal warrant to search a property for illegal drugs opens the chapter. Kesey's place is about to be busted, and the Pranksters know about it. They put up large signs that mock the police and let them know that the Pranksters will be well prepared for what is about to happen.

The Pranksters see the police as people playing a cop game and do not take it seriously. Nothing terrible happens during the bust, but Kesey does hit an officer who grabs him from behind. The bust and ensuing court appearances draw national attention to Kesey and crew. Of all the crime accusations, only Kesey and Page Browning end up with one count each of marijuana possession. Meanwhile, the hip notoriety of the La Honda property expands greatly, an outcome...