Amok! Amok! Amok!
Natter 73: Chuck Norris only wishes he could Natter
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, butt kicking, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Although, to be honest, it seems like other people have that covered.
Is 4/20 new (ish). I don't remember it when I was in college-- I would say I first heard about 10 years ago when my students could not come and work because it was 4/20 and they were really big stoners.
What even is 420? I mean, why is it code for pot? We definitely didn't have that In My Day.
Around here 4/20 is both the anniversary of the Columbine shooting and pot heads on parade. Recreational pot is legal though not in public spaces. Doesn't stop the faithful though.
Supposedly it started with a group of students who would meet at 4:20 and get high.
I think it's been around for 10 or 15 years.
Around here, it's an excuse for morning DJs to giggle like 12-year-olds and pretend to be hip.
I thought it was some sort of law enforcement code reference. I suppose you could try running the Marathon stoned if you were so inclined.
Around my house, we call this "Real Patriots Day" to distinguish it from 9/11 johnny-come-lately holiday names.
Well, I am glad I was not out of touch in college. I remember when those students told me about it, they were shocked that I would even ask them to work on 4/20!
That's fucking ridiculous, anyway. People have to work on St Patrick's Day, too!
When Steph was getting ready for the 5K, someone said to push yourself at the end, not at the beginning, which I think is really interesting to think about in general, but really applies to the marathon today! Look at the women's winner. [link]