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Known Myths

-Police dispatch code for smoking pot is 420.
The number 420 is not police radio code for anything, anywhere. Checks of criminal codes suggest that the origin is neither Californian nor federal. For instance, California Penal Code 420 defines as a misdemeanor the hindrance of use of public lands.
-There are approximately 420 active chemicals in marijuana.
Actually, there are approximately 315 active chemicals in marijuana. This number goes up and down depending on which plant is used.
-April 20th is National Pot Smokers Day.
Well, it is now; but that wasn't the origin.
-April 20th is Hitler's birthday.
Yes, it is his birthday. But, as 420 started out as a time, not a date, his birthday had nothing to do with it.
-The date of the Columbine school shootings.
This happened after the term was already in use.
-4:20 is tea time for pot-smokers in Holland.
Tea time in Holland is at 5:30 pm, or is it 2:30 pm? Seems no one is quite sure when the wonderful people of Holland drink their tea.
The Origin Revealed

According to Steven Hager, editor of High Times, the term 420 originated at San Rafael High School, in 1971, among a group of about a dozen pot-smoking wiseacres who called themselves the Waldos, who are now pushing 50. The term was shorthand for the time of day the group would meet, at the campus statue of Louis Pasteur, to smoke pot. Intent on developing their own discreet language, they made 420 code for a time to get high, and its use spread among members of an entire generation. While our teens feel that they know something we don't, you can let them in on the fact that it was your generation that came up with the numbers.

A quote from one of the Waldos in the High Times article states, "We did discover we could talk about getting high in front of our parents without them knowing by using the phrase 420." Fortunately, your teenagers will not have that same option.

Author:	Cordalis [ Tue Apr 20, 2004 8:07 pm ]
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that's right, it's official 420 day...so, um...don't forget to.... ...what was I saying... oh yeah!...don't forget to smoke some marijuana! yeah!....and then... uh...play SWG !!!.....high!

Author:	Arindel [ Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:09 pm ]
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Somebody help me with this?

Author:	Wermas [ Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:10 pm ]
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Not....really.....sure.....what...to....say. Good luck?

Author:	Dragon Fire [ Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:10 pm ]
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your too old aeric

Author:	iJasonT [ Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:34 pm ]
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wow I feel like Im in High school again. hehehehehehe I said High hehheh /falls

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Author:	Mantison Tau'rus [ Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:40 pm ]
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yeah, 4:20 on 4/20 was always interesting on campus back in college. Talk about a contact high.......

Author:	Marrok [ Tue Apr 20, 2004 9:54 pm ]
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Yep, the pro-legalizing-grass people were out today with a tent setup. They promptly packed up about 4:00-4:10... not sure what for though...

Author:	ExarKun809 [ Tue Apr 20, 2004 10:15 pm ]
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Four twenty is the police code for possesion or smoking marijuana. Now if you would please excuse me, I must watch Half Baked.

Author:	Shadossk [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:21 pm ]
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That's a myth actually. I forget the truth of it, but there are about 5-10 false reasons its called "420." lemme get back about this one. /puff

Author:	Royur_Agnor [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:29 pm ]
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Quote: Known Myths -Police dispatch code for smoking pot is 420. The number 420 is not police radio code for anything, anywhere. Checks of criminal codes suggest that the origin is neither Californian nor federal. For instance, California Penal Code 420 defines as a misdemeanor the hindrance of use of public lands. -There are approximately 420 active chemicals in marijuana. Actually, there are approximately 315 active chemicals in marijuana. This number goes up and down depending on which plant is used. -April 20th is National Pot Smokers Day. Well, it is now; but that wasn't the origin. -April 20th is Hitler's birthday. Yes, it is his birthday. But, as 420 started out as a time, not a date, his birthday had nothing to do with it. -The date of the Columbine school shootings. This happened after the term was already in use. -4:20 is tea time for pot-smokers in Holland. Tea time in Holland is at 5:30 pm, or is it 2:30 pm? Seems no one is quite sure when the wonderful people of Holland drink their tea. The Origin Revealed According to Steven Hager, editor of High Times, the term 420 originated at San Rafael High School, in 1971, among a group of about a dozen pot-smoking wiseacres who called themselves the Waldos, who are now pushing 50. The term was shorthand for the time of day the group would meet, at the campus statue of Louis Pasteur, to smoke pot. Intent on developing their own discreet language, they made 420 code for a time to get high, and its use spread among members of an entire generation. While our teens feel that they know something we don't, you can let them in on the fact that it was your generation that came up with the numbers. A quote from one of the Waldos in the High Times article states, "We did discover we could talk about getting high in front of our parents without them knowing by using the phrase 420." Fortunately, your teenagers will not have that same option.

Author:	Rocklar [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:33 pm ]
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Shadossk wrote: myth myth now there's a cool word, man don't hear it a lot but it's a really cool word, man don't you think myth mmmyth mythhhhhh it just kinda comes right off your tongue myth myth mythtery myth america i want some chips and some doughnuts This post does not imply admission to smoking marijuana on the part of the author. It is for entertainment purposes only and should not be construed as... construed whoa, look at my hands man...they can type construed

Author:	Royur_Agnor [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 4:43 pm ]
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Reading your post I couldn't help but think of the movie Black Sheep where Chris Farley and David Spade have a conversation on how funny the word "Road" is. Different drug but same principle.

Author:	Rocklar [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 5:15 pm ]
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Yes, I do want it clear that I drew that from various fictitious sources and not firsthand experience. I think those who have met me would agree!

Author:	Mantison Tau'rus [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 5:47 pm ]
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Damn pothead.........

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Author:	Rocklar [ Wed Apr 21, 2004 7:49 pm ]
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Watch it, ya crackhead...