"The '60s aren't over; they won't be over until the Fat Lady gets high"

This quote by Ken Kesey is a reference to the 1960s, a years of immense social and political change. Kesey is suggesting that the spirit of the '60s is still alive and will remain so until the "Fat Lady" gets high. This phrase is a metaphor for completion of an era, and Kesey is suggesting that the '60s will not really be over until the "Fat Lady" has actually experienced the very same sort of liberation and freedom that identified the decade. The "Fat Lady" could represent the establishment, the status quo, or any other force that is resistant to change. Kesey's quote is a suggestion that the spirit of the '60s is still alive and that the defend liberty and freedom is continuous. It is a call to action, prompting us to continue to strive for development and to never ever quit on our dreams.