420 Things About 420
On this 420, we bring you 420 random things related to 420, cannabis business and cannabis culture. We are talking everything from advocacy groups and cannabis industry events, to things that high people say and icons of cannabis culture. You know, all the stuff that really matters. We focus so much on the forward moving development of the cannabis industry, we figured, why not take 420 as a moment to also give a nod to all of the things that have played a part in making the cannabis industry what it is today. We did our best to get you all the random things you could possibly think of googling on 420…and we threw in a list of cannabis inspired baby names for good measure. Happy 420, 2018!
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Now let’s dive in…

Nick Names for Cannabis
- Weed
- Pot
- Reefer
- Grass
- Dope
- Ganja
- Mary Jane
- Herb
- Chronic
- Aunt Mary
Famous People Who Would Be Totally Down for a Smoke Sesh
- Cheech
- Chong
- Snoop
- Willie Nelson
- Whoopi Goldberg
- Rihanna
- Miley Cyrus
- Jennifer Aniston
- Seth Rogen
- Sarah Silverman
Big Cannabis Events
- High Times Cannabis Cup
- MJ Biz Conference
- Cannabis Business Summit and Expo
- Champs
- The Emerald Cup
- International Cannabis Business Conference
- Leafly Cannafest
- Abracadabs Festival
- CannaGrow Expo
- Cannabis World Congress & Business Expo
Cannabis Point of Sales + Seed-to-Sale Systems
Cannabis Industry Consulting Firms
- MJardin
- Denver Relief Consulting/li>
- Rocky Mountain Cannabis Consulting
- Shift Cannabis
- Medicine Man
- 3CCannabis
- Denver Consulting Group
- CannaBrand
- CannaGroup
- Quantum 9 Consulting
Cannabis Advocacy Groups
- NORML
- SSDP (Students for Sensible Drug Policy)
- MPP (Marijuana Policy Project)
- WECAN 702
- LEAP (Law Enforcement Against Prohibition)
- DPA (Drug Policy Alliance)
- Americans for Safe Access
- Marijuana Majority
- Veterans Cannabis Group
- ENCOD (European Coalition for Just and Effective Drug Policies)
Consumption Methods
- Joints
- Vaporizing
- Edibles
- Capsules
- Suppositories
- Dermal Patches
- Lotions/Balms
- Drinks
- Tinctures
- Dabbing
States with Dispensaries
- Arizona
- Alaska
- California
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Massachussetts
- Illinois
- Nevada
- New York
- Washington
U.S. States + Territories with Legal Recreational Use
- Alaska
- California
- Colorado
- D.C.
- Maine
- Massachussets
- Nevada
- Oregon
- Washington
- Puerto Rico
Books About Cannabis
- HERB Mastering the Art of Cooking with Cannabis by Melissa Parks + Laurie Wolf
- Stoner’s Delight by Dane Noon + Lex Lucid
- Weed The People by Bruce Barcott
- Cannabis Manifesto by Steve DeAngelo
- Too High To Fail by Doug Fine
- Big Weed by Christian Hageseth + Joseph D’Agnese
- The Pot Book by Julie Holland
- Beyond Buds by Ed Rosenthal
- Weed The User’s Guide by David Schmader + Alex DeSpain (illustrator)
- Brave New Weed by Joe Dolce
People Who Have Served Longest Prison Sentences for Cannabis “Offenses”
101. Robert Platshorn (“Black Tuna”) – Sentenced to 30 years, Served 28 years
102. Christopher Williams – Sentenced to 82-85 years
103. Patricia Spottedcrow – Sentenced to 12 years
104. Jonathan Magbie – Sentenced to 10 days, died in jail without access to his ventilator…LIFE
105. Will Foster – Sentenced to 20 years, Served 5 years
106. John Avery – Sentenced to 58 years
107. Clyde Young – Sentenced to 26 years
108. Patricia Young – Sentenced to 24 years
109. John Knock – Sentenced to 2 life sentences plus 20 years
110. Mark Young – Sentenced to 55 years
Slang Words for Cannabis Use
111. Blast (blast a roach, blast a stick, blast a joint)
112. Blowing smoke
113. Puff
114. Boot the gong
115. Bogart
116. Hi the Hay
117. Burn one
118. Fire it up
119. Get a gage up
120. Toke
Popular Cannabis Strains for 420
121. Girl Scout Cookies
122. Green Crack
123. Bruce Banner
124. Sour Diesel
125. Durban Poison
126. Kosher Kush
127. Blue Dream
128. Acapulco Gold
129. White Widow
130. Grandaddy Purple
Cannabis Terminology Definitions
131. Cannabinoids
Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds unique to cannabis that act upon the human body’s cannabinoid receptors, producing various effects including pain relief and other medically beneficial uses. Marijuana’s most well-known cannabanoid is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) due to the fact that it is the most abundant, and also because it produces the psychoactive effects (or the “high”) that drives the plant’s recreational use. However, there are over 85 known cannabinoids all with varying effects, so THC isn’t the only one.
132. Concentrates
Concentrates are a potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving marijuana in its plant form into a solvent. The resulting product has very high THC levels (generally more than flowers or hashish), and can produce varying products that range from thick sticky oils (BHO) to moldable goo (budder/wax) to resinous bits (shatter). Referred to by a variety of slang terms, the classification of concentrates is often dependent on the manufacturing method and the consistency of the final product.
133. Co-op
Co-op is short for cooperative and refers to a community of patients or consumers in a given area who join together to share and receive marijuana. Co-ops usually have specific membership requirements and the product available is generally exclusive to members. In some states, co-ops exist alongside or in lieu of dispensaries.
134. Cross (genetics)
A cross (referring to crossbreeding) is the result when two different plant strains are bred together. For example, Blue Dream is a cross between Blueberry and Haze strains.
135. Dab/Dabbing
A dab is a slang term used to refer to a dose of BHO received through butane combustion and inhalation. The act of “dabbing” refers to partaking in dabs.
136. Decarboxylation
Heating cannabis to temperatures of 220 degrees or more turns non psychoactive THCA into psychoactive THC.
137. Dispensary
Dispensary is a general term used to refer to any location where a patient or consumer can legitimately and safely access cannabis, whether the business is technically an access point, pick-up location. co-op, collective or any other version of a legall cannabis distributor.
138. Entourage Effect
result of the terpenes and the cannabinoids (like THC and CBD) working together.
139. Hydroponics
Hydroponics refers to a system of gardening that does not use soil. Plants are grown in water and receive their nutrients from the addition of solutions rather than soil. For growers, hydroponic advantages include more control over nutrient intake and stability. In terms of marijuana production, plants grown hydroponically are sometimes said to have cleaner, more distinct flavors.
140. Strain
A strain is a specific variety of a plant species. Strains are developed to produce distinct desired traits in the plant and are usually named by their breeders (or by creative consumers). Strain names often reflect the plant’s appearance, its promised buzz, or its place of origin. Although the medical marijuana industry strives for consistency, strains can easily be mistakenly or purposely misidentified.
Terpenes
Terpenes create the aroma of cannabis. Flower strains smell different because they contain different terpenes (referred to as a “terpene profile”).
- Limonene
- Myrcene
- Linalool
- Delta 3 Carene
- Borneol
- Alpha-Pinene / Beta-Pinene
- Eucalyptol
- Terpineol
- Caryophyllene
- Cineole
Cannabinoids
151. THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol)
152. CBD (Cannabidiol)
153. CBN (Cannabinol)
154. CBG (Cannabigerol)
155. CBC (Cannabichromene)
156. THCv (Tetrahydrocannabivarin)
157. CBDv (Cannabidivarin)
158. CBDA (Cannabidiolic Acid)
159. THCA (Tetrahydrocannbinolic Acid)
160. CBGA (Cannabigerolic Acid)
Landrace Strains
(strains which are in their original founding form)
161. Afghan Kush
162. G13
163. Northern Lights
164. Rooibaard
165. Colombian Gold
166. Hawaiian
167. Malawi Gold
168. Thai
169. Panama Red
170. Punto Rojo
Pro-Cannabis Politicians
171. Senator Cory Booker, D-New Jersey
172. Representative Jared Polis, D- Colorado
173. Senator Cory Gardner, R- Colorado
174. Senator Rand Paul, R-Kentucky
175. Senator Lisa Murkowski, R-Alabama
176. Senator Mike Lee, R- Utah
177. Senator Kirsten Gillabrand, D- New York
178. Representative Earl Blumenauer, D- Oregon
179. Representative Dana Rohrabacher, D- California
180. Senator Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachussetts
Historical Cannabis Users
You may want to call us out on some of these. Let google be your guide in to the great world of historical minds that used cannabis.
181. Nietzsche
182. Barack Obama
183. George Washington
184. Scythians
185. Oscar Wilde
186. Andre Breton
187. Shakespeare
188. Queen Victoria
189. Ancient Egyptian Pharaohs
190. Hua Tuo
Full Length Flicks to Watch on 420
191. Get Him To the Greek
192. Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas
193. Super High Me
194. Adventure Land
195. Half Baked
196. Pineapple Express
197. Dazed and Confused
198. Up in Smoke
199. 22 Jump Street
200. Super Troopers 2
Netflix and Chill – Cannabis Streaming
201. Lynching Charlie Lynch
202. The Union : The Business Behind Getting High
203. Cash Crop
204. Culture High
205. Rolling Papers
206. Weeds
207. Green is Gold
208. Cannabis : A Netflix Original
209. Disjointed
210. Inside: Medical Marijuana
Cannabis YouTube Channels
211. CustomGrow420
212. Silenced Hippie
213. HighRiseTV (2 Girls 1 Bong)
214. StrainCentral
215. Haley420
CannaPics
218.
Cannabis Inspired Baby Names
221. Indica
222. Sativa
223. Canna
224. Blaze
225. Leaf
226. Emerald
227. Kief
228. Haze
229. Blum
230. Bale
Cannabis Chefs
231. Melissa Parks
232. The Herbal Chef
233. Chris Kilham
234.Herb Seidel
235. Scott Durrah
236. Payton Curry
237. Jeff The 420 Chef
238. Jessica Catalano
239. Mindy Segal
240. Andrea Drummer
Conditions Helped by Cannabis Use
241. Epilepsy
242. Depression
243. Cancer
244. Alzheimers
245. Autism
246. Arthritis
247.PTSD
248. Opioid Addiction
249. ADD
250. Multiple Sclerosis
Health Benefits
The health benefits of cannabis are still being researched. What we do know so far is that cannabis has medicinal benefits which are tied to the cannabinoids and terpenes within each plant. This is why each strain and each product has varying effects and benefits dependent upon its terpene and cannabinoid profile. We suggest researching the terpenes and cannabinoids that have been indicated for providing the benefits you are looking for.
251. Weight Loss
252. Blood sugar regulation
253. Lifted Mood
254. Pain relief
255. Anti inflammation
256. Blood oxygenation
257.Focus
258. Relaxation
259. Anti bacterial
260. Bone growth stimulation
420 Playlist
- New Americana by Halsey
- Weed With Willie by Toby Keith
- Marijuana by Kid Cudi
- Kaya by Bob Marley & The Wailers
- Weed Instead of Roses by Ashley Monroe
- One Toke Over The Line by Brewer & Shiplay
- Young, Wild & Free by Snoop, Wiz Khalifa, Bruno Mars
- Bandelero by Slightly Stoopid
- Pass The Dutch by Missy Elliott
- High by The Beach by Lana Del Ray
Texts From Last Night
Things High People Say
281. We’ve gotta write this down
282. Where’s my lighter?
283. I can’t be around people right now
284. Everything makes so much sense right now
285. That’s genius!
286. What was I saying?
287. I’m so high
288. I love you
289. silence*
290. smile *
Famous Fatal Cannabis Overdoses
…..not a single one.
Cannabis Twitter Accounts
291. @WeedHumor
292. @Canna_Mag
293. @weedstagram420
294. @strainhunters
295. @Cannalytic
Cannabis Instagram Accounts to Follow
296. @thehighsociety
297. @CannabisMagazine
299. @weedandwomen
300. @mfjane
301. @stonerhustle
302. @nug.jpg
303. @karl_Kronic
304. @kushkards
305. @yogaandweed
Types of Concentrates
306. Shatter
307. Crumble
308. Budder
309. Wax
310. Rosin
311. Kief
312. Hash
313. Live Resin
314. CO2 Oil
315. Rick Simpson Oil
Cannabis Destinations
316. Kingston, Jamaica
317. Portland, Oregon
318. Christiana, Denmark
319. Amsterdam, Netherlands
320. Bay Area, California
321. Vancouver, Canada
322. Barcelona, Spain
323. Denver, Colorado
324. Las Vegas, Nevada
325. Anchorage, Alaska
Growing Methods
326. Cloning
327. Fimming
328. Lollipopping
329. Low Stress Training
330. Monster Cropping
331. SCROG (screen of green)
332. SOG (sea of green)
333. Super Cropping
334. Topping
335. Flushing
Strains Good for Sex
336. Asian Fantasy
337.Ultimate Trainwreck
338. Purple Princess
339. Skywalker
340. Voodoo
341. Flo
342. Grandaddy Purple
343. Sour Dream
344. Blue Cheese
345. Harlequin
Quotes About The Herb
- “Herb is the healing of a nation, alcohol is the destruction.” – Bob Marley
- “I think people need to be educated to the fact that marijuana is not a drug. Marijuana is an herb and a flower. God put it here. If He put it here and He wants it to grow, what gives the government the right to say that God is wrong?” – Willie Nelson
- “Marijuana enhances our mind in a way that enables us to take a different perspective from ‘high up’, to see and evaluate our own lives and the lives of others in a privileged way. Maybe this euphoric and elevating feeling of the ability to step outside the box and to look at life’s patterns from this high perspective is the inspiration behind the slang term “high” itself.” – Sebastian Marincolo
- “It is beyond my comprehension that any humane person would withhold such a beneficial substance from people in such great need simply because others use it for different purposes.” – Steven Gould
- “I’ve been smoking marijuana for 44 years now, and … I think it’s a tremendous blessing.” – Lester Grinspoon
- “Smoking helped put me in touch with the realm of the senses.” – Hugh Hefner
- “Why use up the forests which were centuries in the making and the mines which required ages to lay down, if we can get the equivalent of forest and mineral products in the annual growth of the hemp fields?” – Henry Ford
- “When I was a kid I inhaled frequently. That was the point.” – Barack Obama
- “Make the most of the Indian Hemp Seed and sow it everywhere.” – George Washington
- “Marijuana saved my life. I have no doubts about it and you don’t need to show me any data.” – Greg Scott
Notable Women of Cannabis
356. Bugi Perrone – Owner + President, Gobi Analytical
357. Cheryl Shuman – Multi-venture Entrepreneur
358. Dale Sky Jones – Executive Chancellor, Oaksterdam university
359. Cheryl Longtin – Chairman & Ceo, Nexus Greenhouse Solutions
360. Cassandra Farrington – Founder, MJ Business Media
361. Kate Brown – Oregon State Governor
362. Portia Simpson Miller – Prime Minister of Jamaica
363. Wanda James – Simply Pure Dispensary
364. Karson Humiston – CEO, Vangst
365. Giadha Aguirre De Carcer – Founder & CEO, New Frontier
Fun Foods to Infuse With THC and CBD
366. Alfredo Sauce
367. Cotton Candy
368. Trail Mix
369. Chocolate Sauce
370. Salsa
371. Juice
372. Lattes
373. Mimosas (mix champagne with an infused juice)
374. Cupcake
375. Olive Oil
Cannabis (CBD) Infused Dog Treat Brands
376. Therabis
377. Treatibles
378. Canna-Pet
379. HP Genix
380. Barkworthies
Uses for Hemp (hemp fiber, hurd + seed)
381. Rope
382. Fabric
383. Acrylic
384. Paper
385. Cereal
386. Insulation
387. Canvas
388. Gasoline
389. Electricity
390. Beauty Products
Symbols of Cannabis Culture
391. Lava lamps
392. Tie dye shirts
393. Peace signs
394. Glass Pipe
395. Rolling Paper
396. Birkenstock sandals
397. Hemp jewelry
398. Bic Lighter
399. Green Cross
400. 420
Drugs That May Be Replaced With Cannabis Products
401. Vicodin
402. Adderall
403. Xanax
404. Ambien
405. Zoloft
406. Alcohol
407. Oxycontin
408. Phenobarbital
409. Phenytoin
410. Valium
MYTHS About the Origins of 420
411. Police Dispatch Code for cannabis is 420
412. California penal code for cannabis is 420
413. There are 420 existing chemical compounds in cannabis
414. All of the clocks in the film Pulp Fiction are set to 4:20
415. Team time for cannabis consumers in Holland
416. Anniversary of Bab Marley’s Death
417. April 20th is the best time of year to plant cannabis
418. It’s the code you send to a dealer’s pager
419. The Grateful Dead always stayed in hotel room number 420
420. It’s the day that Jim Morrison, Jimi Hendrix, or Janis Joplin died