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The story behind 4/20: Why is this date well-known among cannabis users?

In the world of cannabis, 4/20 is an important day. It is actually a holiday for people who love cannabis. On that day, enthusiasts get together, talk about cannabis and some even take action to support its use. But why exactly on 4/20? What makes that date so special? We discover the story behind this special date.

What is 4/20?

You may have heard of “4/20” and wondered what it means. It’s actually quite simple: it stands for April 20, a day celebrated every year by people who love cannabis.

On this day, people from all over the world gather to use cannabis and talk about its legalization. It has become a kind of holiday for cannabis lovers, where they come together to share good quality cannabis and talk about the benefits of using it.

The origins of 4/20

There are several theories about how this particular date came to be a symbol of cannabis use.

One theory suggests that April 20 is the optimal time to plant your cannabis seeds. This option sounds plausible. However, its practical applicability depends on your location and whether you grow indoors or outdoors. While not groundless as such, this thought is supported by few cannabis users.

Others again claim that “420” comes from the police code for reporting cannabis-related crimes. In reality, however, “420” is the code for murder, not cannabis use. So this theory seems less plausible.

However, there is a theory that many cannabis users support. This theory relates to a group of teenagers from San Rafael High School in California in the early 1970s. According to this theory, a group of friends gathered every day at 4:20 in the afternoon to smoke cannabis together. The story goes that these friends later became known as the “Waldos” because they often met at a wall outside the school. They would use “4:20” as code language to refer to their cannabis use, and the date 4/20 was subsequently associated with their meetings.

How has 4/20 evolved?

What once seems to have started as an informal gathering of friends has grown into a global phenomenon. Over the years, 4/20 has evolved into a day of protest, awareness and celebration of the cannabis community.

Countering Stigma

Over the years, on 4/20, people from around the world increasingly came together to counter the stigma of cannabis use. They see it as a plant with numerous medicinal, recreational and spiritual benefits and want to make others aware of it. Protest marches, music festivals and educational events are often held on this day to highlight the benefits of cannabis and fight the stigma still attached to it.

How do people celebrate 4/20 today?

Celebration of 4/20 varies widely depending on individual preferences, locations and cultural contexts. Here are some of the most common ways people celebrate 4/20 today:

1. Coming together and forming community

On 4/20, people gather in parks, private parties, coffee shops and even online to celebrate the day. It is an opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and participate in activities such as joint smoking sessions, cannabis policy discussions and sharing experiences.

With the rise of social media and online platforms, people around the world can also celebrate 4/20 by participating in virtual events. Consider livestreams and online discussions. This provides a way for people to stay connected even if they are physically separated.

2. Educational events and workshops

Many organizations and companies host educational events and workshops on 4/20 to educate people about the science behind cannabis, its medicinal benefits and safe use. These events play an important role in promoting cannabis awareness and combating persistent misconceptions.

3. Activism and protest

For some, 4/20 is more than just a day of fun and celebration. It is also an opportunity to participate in protests and actions that advocate for cannabis legalization and policy reforms. These efforts are important for promoting social change and protecting the rights of cannabis users.

The future of 4/20

With more and more countries legalizing cannabis, the meaning of 4/20 is constantly changing. It reminds us that there is still much work to be done to ensure that everyone has access to cannabis in a safe and fair manner.

In the years to come, 4/20 will continue to change and adapt to new circumstances. But one thing remains the same: on April 20, cannabis enthusiasts from around the world will come together to show their love and respect for the plant, and to continue to fight for its rightful place in our society.

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Baby boomers smoking in Artis, Tesla boss smokes joint, and cannabis becomes the green gold

The 50-plus generation appears to have started blowing considerably more in recent years. It may not be such a bad idea to do it in Artis. Smoking weed is apparently permitted in the Amsterdam Zoo. Also this month: more commotion around the weed-smoking Tesla boss, Elon Musk; and investing in cannabis is insanely popular.

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Growing number of blowers among baby boomers

The 50-plus generation has started to smoke significantly more cannabis over the past ten years. This has become evident from an American study that was published recently.

Weed is becoming increasingly popular among ‘baby boomers’, which is what the generation born after the Second World War is commonly referred to. Ten years ago, only 4.5 percent of those aged between 50 to 65 smoked, but that number has almost doubled in recent years. The growth rate is even more spectacular amongst people aged 65 and over. Ten years ago, only 0.4 percent smoked cannabis, but today it is up to 3 percent.

What’s learned in the cradle is carried to the grave

Baby boomers generally have more experience in the use of drugs. They grew up in the post-war period and became adults during the turbulent sixties and seventies of the last century. Those were the decades of secularisation, sexual revolution, flower power, hippies and drug use.

Baby Boomers smoking weed

The study also shows that a large proportion of baby boomers have previous experience with smoking marijuana. More than half (54.5 percent) of the group aged between 50-65 smoked a joint when they were younger. This can be compared to the 22.4 percent of those above 65.

Cannabis use

The study surveyed a total of 17,608 adults about their cannabis use. Cannabis (medicinal) is being legalised in a growing number of American states. The researchers suspect the increase in the number of seniors smoking cannabis is partly due to this fact. Incidentally, it appears that alcohol and drug abuse, as well as hard drug use, is also more common among the group of older people who smoke cannabis.

The research was carried out by the NYU School of Medicine and the Center for Drug Use and the Center for Drug Use and HIV/HCV Research (CDUHR) at the NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

Tesla boss Elon Musk smokes joint on radio

Elon Musk

Tesla boss Elon Musk continues to cause a stir. Everyone was talking about him last month because he wanted to buy back all the Tesla shares on the stock exchange for 420 dollars per share. This month, the CEO of the car brand eagerly picked up a joint during a radio interview.

joint

“Elon Musk’s new advisor: cannabis” was the headline in De Volkskrant on 13 September. Musk was offered a joint during a two-and-a-half-hour podcast show with Joe Rogan. He immediately accepted, even though opinions were divided about whether or not he had actually inhaled. As a result, two high-ranking Tesla employees promptly handed in their resignation after the event.

420

Musk was recently forced to take a step back at car brand Tesla. The American stock market watchdog, the SEC, forced him to do so after he tweeted on 7 August that he intended to buy back all the shares of the car brand on the stock market with a bid of 420 dollars per share (please note the figures 420, which refer to cannabis use). Musk was apparently stoned out of his mind when he made the proposal.

Tesla

The stock market watchdog, the SEC, was not amused. In addition to a fine of $20 million, Musk had to resign as chairman of the supervisory board. He will however remain on as CEO. The stock market watchdog hopes to protect investors against the erratic behaviour of the unconventional 47-year-old Tesla boss.

Watching monkeys with a joint

Artis Zoo appears to tolerate cannabis smoking! The smoking ban is not (yet) valid in the zoo; so, the authorities are allowing cannabis smoking by turning a blind eye to smokers.

Smoking cannabis in Artis

Watching elephants, giraffes or monkeys with a joint? It’s allowed at the Artis Zoo in Amsterdam. The zoo has no clear smoking policy, as a result of which cannabis smoking is tolerated. This is a very active topic of discussion on social media and tourist forums.

Smoking

Artis director Rembrandt Sutorius only expects Artis to be completely smoke-free in 2020. To accommodate the regular smoking visitors, the zoo is introducing the smoking ban step by step. Smoking has already been banned on the terraces, in the playgrounds and in covered areas since the beginning of the year.

Because Artis doesn’t draw a distinction between smoking tobacco and smoking cannabis, you’re still allowed to light a joint in most places…for the time being.

Weed as the new Bitcoin

Investing in cannabis is hot. The fact that a growing number of countries is legalising cannabis means it is becoming more interesting for companies to go public. Cannabis oil, cannabis candy or beverages; more and more companies see money in weed. Stock market analysts predict that the green gold is set to become the new Bitcoin.

Weed Grower

Anyone who bought shares in the Canadian cannabis company, Tilray, on their initial public offering is now cashing in. The medicinal weed producer went to the stock exchange on 19 June 2018. The initial price per share was $16 (about €14). The price is currently fluctuating around €135! The EFT cannabis fund in North America has also been hugely successful. The very first European cannabis grower also went to the stock market on 24 September: the Danish company, StenoCare.

Cannabis Products

Investing in legal cannabis producers is a relatively recent development; the reason being that the trade in cannabis products is rapidly being legalised internationally. Analysts see similarities to the hype around Bitcoin, the cryptocurrency, where prices seemed to rise unstoppably for a long time.

Cannabis Capital Convention

The European première recently took place in Amsterdam: The investors’ congress, Cannabis Capital Convention, is dedicated to investment opportunities in the explosive cannabis growth market.