This chapter examines the contrasting entertainment philosophies of Disneyland and Las Vegas in the 1950s, with Disneyland embodying a wholesome fantasy and Las Vegas representing a more risqué escapism. It connects these destinations to American religious roots and cultural ideals, exploring themes of individualism and the American exceptionalism in relation to truth and reality. The discussion also highlights the pervasive influence of fantasy in contemporary life and its potential impact on societal norms and personal expression.

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