The phrase ‘Go Ask Alice’ is most famously associated with the 1971 book titled ‘Go Ask Alice,’ which is presented as the real diary of a teenage girl who becomes involved in drug use. The title itself is a reference to a line from the song ‘White Rabbit’ by Jefferson Airplane, which was released in 1967. In the song, the lyrics ‘Go ask Alice, when she’s ten feet tall’ suggest seeking wisdom or answers from someone who has experienced altered states of consciousness, much like the character Alice in Lewis Carroll’s ‘Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.’ The book ‘Go Ask Alice’ uses this reference to imply that the protagonist’s experiences with drugs are akin to a journey into a strange and surreal world, much like Alice’s adventures in Wonderland. The phrase has since become a cultural reference to the exploration of altered states of mind and the consequences of drug use.
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