Dear Poor Lucky Me,
My nephew has been staying with me for a little over a week. His parents went on a trip and asked me to watch him. He’s in high school and is pretty quiet, but keeps saying “Today is 4/20″ then dissolving into laughter.
Is this a drug thing or a sex thing or something from a TV show or what? I know it’s something I should be aware of. I’ve always considered myself pretty cool so I feel bad that I don’t get this one.
Yours Truly,
I Thought I Was The Cool Aunt
Dear I.T.I.W.T.C.A,
4/20 is the numerical symbol for all things marijuana. Although it’s origins are shrouded in mystery, stupid stoners across the land have their own theories that they insist are true and will vehemently argue for until they lose interest and beg six buck off you to order a Jimmy Johns. The trick is to always have an empty wallet when dealing with a hungry stoner, because they rarely come up with the idea to use your credit card.
The best way to combat this new development is to immediately integrate 4/20 and use it in very embarrassing ways. Use it as much as you can, and also laugh hysterically. Throw in a few elbow jabs if you can make it look natural. He might not stop smoking weed, but he will certainly stop being so annoying in front of you. Nothing squeezes the cool out of something like an adult doing it.
Sincerely,
Poor Lucky Me
Even though I don’t smoke marijuana, I did indeed know the significance of 4:20. Lost in the haze of the stoner’s Happy 4/20 salutations is the fact that it is also Hitler’s birthday. And Betsy Simpson’s. Two peas in a pod!