fourtwenties

Fourtwenties, often stylized as 420, is a term that has become synonymous with cannabis consumption. Its origins are widely attributed to a group of high school students in Sanfford, California, in 1971. These students, who referred to themselves as "the Waldos," would allegedly meet at 4:20 PM to search for a legendary abandoned cannabis crop. While their search was unsuccessful, the term "420" stuck as their code word for smoking marijuana.

The term's popularity grew through its association with the Grateful Dead, a band whose fans embraced the counterculture associated with cannabis. Over time, 420 evolved from an inside joke to a global phenomenon. April 20th (4/20) has become an unofficial holiday for cannabis enthusiasts, marked by gatherings, protests advocating for legalization, and widespread consumption.

The number 420 has permeated popular culture, appearing in songs, movies, and various forms of media. Despite its widespread recognition, the term remains a code word and a symbol of cannabis culture, its meaning understood by those within the community. The continued association of 420 with cannabis highlights the plant's enduring presence in social and cultural discourse.