12 Reasons That You Should Celebrate 4/20 Every Day

Facebook Tweet LinkedIn Pin Email

Celebrated by pot smokers around the world, April 20th has become the agreed upon date to celebrate weed and pot smoking culture in general. But where does it come from?

Depending on who is telling the story, "4/20" has a multitude of meanings and hidden references: From Bob Marley's birthday, to the numbers in that Bob Dylan song, to Police code; everyone thinks they know where the number comes from.

It turns out that the meaning of "4/20" was started by a group of High School students who called themselves "The Waldos." One day, back in late 1971, the friends decided to meet up near a statue of Louis Pasteur outside of their school at precisely 4:20, all to go on a weed adventure. They had recently heard that some free bud was available for the picking, and it was a race against time to get it for themselves.

Their first searches proved to be unsuccessful, but the group of friends kept looking for the mystery crop. They would meet, week after week, at precisely 4:20 in search of the free bud. Though they never actually found the patch of pot, the codeword "4:20" managed to fool their teachers and parents. They could discuss pot freely without worrying about getting into any trouble. They could discuss their favorite movies to watch "at 4:20" without worrying about tipping anyone off!

"The Waldos" were frequent attendees of local Grateful Dead parties, and when the code eventually began to be used by fellow Deadheads, 4:20 PM eventually turned into April 20th, and the rest, as they say, is history. All thanks to a group of high-schoolers searching for some free weed!

Happy 4/20! Please check out all the reasons that the world would be a better place if we all just smoked weed everyday! Let us know what you would add in the comments!

And please SHARE this story with your buddies!

1. You're just as likely to go to the doctor as your non-pot-smoking friends.

The Boston Medical Center actually did a study that proved avid pot-smokers were no more likely to visit the doctor than non-herb users. So next time someone says it's bad for you just tell them, "That's not what science says!"

2. It turns any and all food into the experience of a lifetime.

"You can taste each individual flavor crystal… On the Nacho… And in the Guacamole." —Me one time

3. Smoking weed may help control your weight.

Individuals who smoke weed have a scientifically smaller waist circumference than those who do not smoke. Munchies or not, you can better regulate your weight!

4. You're probably a lot cooler than everyone else.

Smoking pot doesn't make you cool, but if you're cool you probably smoke pot.

A real medical reason to smoke weed daily after the jump to the NEXT page…

5. Smoking pot decreases joint inflammation.

Those suffering from arthritis have benefited from marijuana use. Natural chemicals in Weed work to fight off joint-inflammation.

6. Weed makes music even more incredible to listen to.

There's nothing like ripping a huge bong hit, kicking back, and just listening to some tunes.

7. It makes you more creative.

Some of the most creative minds of all time have used weed to help them produce their masterpieces. From Shakespeare to Bob Marley, getting high just opens new doors to your mind.

8. It chills you out.

After a stressful day at work, there's nothing to chill you out like a good toke. Next thing you know, you'll be sleeping like a baby.

Check out the NEXT page for more reasons why Pot is the only herb you'll ever need!

9. It strengthens bonds.

Nothing will get you closer to someone than smoking up with them. There's no way to properly describe how close you can get with someone just by laughing and laughing at the same joke.