Here’s the smokin’ 411 on 420

The Kansas City Star ^ | 4/17/06 | Hearne Christopher Jr.

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Here’s the smokin’ 411 on 420 Hearne Christopher Jr.

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April Fools’ Day, tax day — what’s next? May Day?

Not quite.

First we have to slip past April 20, or “420” in stoner parlance. That’s the date many marijuana smokers celebrate in recognition of 420 being the unofficial but widely recognized term for the time to light up a joint.

Which brings us to the 420 event planned by our friends at Munchiez in Westport, Brandi and Lisa Blair. The couple dishes up Ding Dongs, Ho Hos, Gummi Bears, cheese puffs, sandwiches and other munchies to late night partiers from their biz at 1517 Westport Road.

“We’ve been swamped. Business is fabulous,” Lisa says.

“It’s awesome,” Brandi adds. “Our Tuesday nights are starting to pick up, too. And on Saturday nights, it’s just wall-to-wall people.”

As for the big fiesta Thursday, the pair had planned to erect a tent and hold a massive street party to celebrate the big day. But for sanity’s sake, they’ve dialed it back to an in-store bash with live DJs and food and drink specials.

“I want to find somebody to dress up in a big sheet and wear a big, orange Afro wig, so they look like a joint,” Brandi says.

[Gordongekko909]

Dude... I was about to reply and then I completely forgot what I was going to say. What was this article about again?

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Trip out big time - Did I post this article?

[gondramB]

Ummm isn't 420 shorthand for Hitler's Birthday and possibly the reason that Columbine took place and April 20th?

[Yo-Yo]

Dude, that is so bogus!

[Gordongekko909]

I don't know, man. I think I did.

[highimpact]

I have no idea what's going on.

[petro45acp]

That's so toweliee!

[Pro-Bush]

Am I logged on?

[Gordongekko909]

April 20th is Hitler's birthday, but there really isn't any evidence that the date had any influence on the date of the Columbine massacre. That was also the date of the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Waco fire.

Klebold and Harris probably didn't pick 4/20 for any particular reason.

[highimpact]

Wait, I just thought of something. I think that doctors should prescribe marijuana to people with anorexia so they get the munchies and it makes them fat. Man, what an awesome thought. That's awesome. I wish I had some Cheetos.

[Gordongekko909]

No, I think I am.

[gondramB]

"April 20th is Hitler's birthday, but there really isn't any evidence that the date had any influence on the date of the Columbine massacre. That was also the date of the Oklahoma City Bombing and the Waco fire.

Klebold and Harris probably didn't pick 4/20 for any particular reason."

Thank you for that info...

[Gordongekko909]

Dude... we're all, like, little names in this box. I wonder what we all look like?

[Gordongekko909]

Hey, dude, no problem, man. Peace.

[highimpact]

Have you ever thought about your own face when you talk out of it? It's crazy man.

[Gordongekko909]

Yeah, totally. It's like, I push air through my mouth and move it a certain way, and I can make any sound I want. But here's the really freaky part: anyone around me can understand it. It's like, I can just send information to people by breathing! That is so awesome! And, like, their brain knows how to deal with the sounds it's getting, and they can just send information right back! Weird!

[KoRn]

[Gordongekko909]

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For many, it's 420 every day.