Today is April 20, or, simply 420 or 4/20.
Beyond the figures, however, is an unofficial celebration designated as weed-smoking day. But how did an otherwise random day in April somehow became the haven of marijuana enjoyment?
Many theories have swirled over the years. While more exciting ones trace the holiday back to police busts or hidden messages in classic songs, the widely accepted origin is a little more reminiscent of a classic high school experience.
As explained by USA Today, “The number 420 itself has also come to be associated with marijuana and smoking and is often used as a colloquial term for the flower and the act of consuming it.”
In some developed countries, smokers see 4/20 not only as a day to kick back and celebrate their love of the stuff, but also to push for broader legalization and decriminalization of marijuana federally in the U.S. and beyond.
About 25 states in America have legalized marijuana use.
Meanwhile see the responses to the question about the date. While some got it right, such as these respondents:
Happy 420☘️ pic.twitter.com/woDxQs17dg
— 𝕏 Rosy (@Rosy_LFC) April 20, 2024
💨 🚬 W££Ds day 😂
— Blessed (@BlessedOdoba) April 20, 2024
smokers day sir
— big.BOJ🦍 (@the_boj_) April 20, 2024
🌿🌿🌿420
— SuperBara ⚡️ (@Supabara_) April 20, 2024
Today’s for stoners, congratulations to them
— Bermzy #POG 💰 (@mister_bermzy) April 20, 2024
Many people, however, didn’t get the drift:
Today’s date is April 20, 2024, which means we’re one day closer to the inevitable zombie apocalypse, and I’m still stuck on what to wear! I mean, do I go with the stylish ‘I’m-a-human-skewer’ look or the trendy ‘braaaaains’ t-shirt? Decisions, decisions!
— Inspire Zone (@InspireZoneoff) April 20, 2024
Una no get calendar for office?
— Pøpular Løner👑 (@Return_of_sheyi) April 20, 2024
To is Saturday and the date is 20th April 2024
— Iamshadrach (@Shadrach1156) April 20, 2024
20/4/2024. Is it the date your ex broke up with you? Ehn admin
— VinofIdanre (@VinOfIdanre) April 20, 2024
You dey craze
Go and ask your generation— Bellingham Jnr (@Jnr219577) April 20, 2024
Bull run date
— Abba Yusuf (@abbayusufxm) April 20, 2024
