little history on the 420
"420" is said to be the police code for a marijuana bust in Los Angeles. Several other drug culture glamorization’s and myths abound.
Other "catchy" and "insider" (although not necessarily accurate) explanations being promoted to teens about "420" include:
4:20 is teatime for pot-smokers in Holland.
April 20th (4/20) is National Pot Smokers Day.
The first joint ever smoked was supposedly at 4:20.
Bob Marley supposedly died at 4:20.
There are approximately 420 active chemicals in Marijuana.
4:20 was when many hippies could finally get out of detention and get to smoke their first joint of the day.
All the clocks in the movie Pulp Fiction are set to 4:20.
Chong was born at 4:20 on 4/20.
4:20 is the time "you should dose to be peaking when the (Grateful) Dead went on stage".
California Family Code 420 defines what constitutes a wedding ceremony.
Paul McCartney released "Band on the Run" on 4/20
Other "catchy" and "insider" (although not necessarily accurate) explanations being promoted to teens about "420" include:
4:20 is teatime for pot-smokers in Holland.
April 20th (4/20) is National Pot Smokers Day.
The first joint ever smoked was supposedly at 4:20.
Bob Marley supposedly died at 4:20.
There are approximately 420 active chemicals in Marijuana.
4:20 was when many hippies could finally get out of detention and get to smoke their first joint of the day.
All the clocks in the movie Pulp Fiction are set to 4:20.
Chong was born at 4:20 on 4/20.
4:20 is the time "you should dose to be peaking when the (Grateful) Dead went on stage".
California Family Code 420 defines what constitutes a wedding ceremony.
Paul McCartney released "Band on the Run" on 4/20