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Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Got the munchies? These places in Texas have free 4/20 deals just for you
Got the munchies? You're in luck! Because a lot of people are celebrating the unofficial 4/20 holiday with some wicked deals. For decades, April 20 has been observed as an unofficial holiday for fans of cannabis. In addition to cannabis and THC brands offering deals on edibles and drinks made with THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) and CBD (Cannabidiol), two chemicals found in the marijuana and hemp plants, some restaurants also have 420 specials and deals, too. The origins of 4/20 as a cannabis holiday date back to 1971 in San Rafael, California. A group of five high school students — Steve Capper, Dave Reddix, Jeffrey Noel, Larry Schwartz and Mark Gravich — known as 'The Waldos,' coined the term "420" during their daily meetups to search for an abandoned cannabis crop. The group had obtained a hand-drawn map reportedly created by the grower himself and agreed to meet at 4:20 p.m. after school to begin their hunt. Though they never found the hidden marijuana field, "420" became their code word for smoking weed, according to the Washington Post. Over time, the term spread beyond their circle, in part due to connections with members of the Grateful Dead, a band with strong ties to the San Rafael area. As the Dead toured across the country, so did the slang. Eventually, '420' evolved into a universal code for cannabis culture. By the 1990s, 4/20 (April 20th) had become an unofficial holiday celebrated by cannabis enthusiasts around the world. It now serves as a day of advocacy for legalization, a celebration of marijuana culture, and — perhaps most importantly — a nod to a time when five teenagers were just trying to chase a stoner legend after school. Recreational cannabis is not legal in Texas. The state has only a very limited medical marijuana program under the Texas Compassionate Use Program, which allows low-THC cannabis (no more than 1% THC) for specific medical conditions. However, the legal status of certain hemp-derived cannabinoids — such as Delta-8 THC, Delta-10 THC, and THC-a — is a bit more complicated and falls into what's often called a "gray area." These are chemical compounds derived from hemp, a form of cannabis that contains less than 0.3% Delta-9 THC (the primary psychoactive compound in marijuana). Because they're derived from legal hemp, these cannabinoids are technically legal under the 2018 federal Farm Bill —as long as they meet the THC threshold. They do, however, produce similar psychedelic effects as the traditional cannabis strain, Delta-9, known as marijuana or weed. The sandwich chain has added a 420-themed limited-time meal to its menu: the Toasted Hot Combo (THC) Box, which includes a Toasted Sandwich, any flavor of Jimmy Chips, a choice of sweet treat, and a crisp Jimmy Pickle spear (available now, price varies depending on the sandwich selection). All week, Red Lobster is celebrating 4/20 with a limited-time cocktail ($4.20) made with Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre's Still G.I.N. and orange, pineapple, and guava, along with a side car of Skittles, apparently Snoop's favorite munchie (available at select Red Lobster locations). Snoop Dogg has a growing line of beverages including THC-infused Do It Fluid and Doggy Spritz brands, and he also opened a dispensary in 2024 in Los Angeles. You are going to need music on 420 Day. Here's the ticket – and it's free: Music streaming subscription service is celebrating April 20, which it has christened as National Live Music Day, with free streamed music through April 20. That includes all three days of the SweetWater 420 Fest in Atlanta, April 18-20. Performers include Drive-By Truckers, Marcus King, and Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge. Also available: Billy Strings livestreams on April 18-19 from his shows in North Carolina. BRĒZ: The maker of microdosed cannabis and mushroom beverages on April 20 launches its new Shots – single-serving, 2-ounce portions of its beverages. To celebrate, shoppers can get $10 off any purchase with code SHOTS10. Any purchase of $100 or more qualifies for free shipping, too. Current and new members of the Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards loyalty program can celebrate 420 Day with several specials, including a free sandwich with your order of $15 or more. Or get 10 free Boneless Wings with a $20 purchase. All offers end April 30 (each can only be used once and offers do not stack). Through April 20, get 25% off the site's THC- and CBD-infused drinks and gummies. The fast-food chain has a special 420 Day deal through April 20 for members of its My Rewards loyalty program. For $4.20, get a Snack Stash with your choice of three sides: Onion Rings, Waffle Fries, Jalapeño Poppers Bites, Natural Cut French Fries or Fried Zucchini. My Rewards members can also get a free Snack Stash with the order of a Triple Burger. The cannabis-themed restaurant chain has its 4-inch Nug Sub sandwiches priced at $4.20 all day on April 20. Customers also get a free Cheba Hut-branded frisbee. The smoking tools site has 25% off its 4/20 Blunt Cones Bundle with the Fast Fill Rolling Tray for 420 Day. You can also sign up for email alerts to get 10% off your first order. Fans can get the fast-food chain's Baby Fat burger, made with a 2.5-ounce patty, through June 30 at participating locations, or online at with code BABYFAT5. Get free delivery April 18-20 on online orders of $20 or more. : The women-owned cannabis edible brand is offering 30% off all edibles at participating dispensaries nationwide (deals may vary; check on the Grön website). Buy one, get one free of the company's THC Recovery Shot products, with code Buy1Get1 through April 30 Through April 20, get $4.20 off a Deluxe six-pack with code GOODSTUFF (offer good in stores, for delivery and with pickup orders placed online). You can also get free local delivery on orders of $15 or more with code GARDENING through April 20. And starting April 18, get a free mini flowerpot keychain with every in-store purchase (pot, get it?), while supplies last. New limited-time Garden Collection flavors include Lemon White Chocolate, Strawberry Lemonade Filled, and Carrot Cake Filled cookies. The pizza chain has its Pretzel Bites priced at $4.20 all week (offer good in-restaurant and online using code MEL420). If you get the munchies and need to sauce things up, this Japanese brand is now available in the U.S. for the first time, priced on at $25 for a 2-pack of 46-ounce bottles. Through April 20, Popeyes has a limited-time Munchies Menu available only in the Popeyes App or on You'll find specially priced items, including $4.20 sandwiches (options include the new Pickle Glaze Chicken Sandwich; offers good for pickup or delivery online or in the app). The Santa Barbara, California-based cannabis brand has 420 deals on its website and it has teamed with graphic artist Jeremy Dean on a special 420 merchandise collection for the holiday, including hoodies, T-shirts and caps. On April 19–20, you can get four Classic Smash Singles for just $20. The deal on the burgers – each comes with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, red onions, pickles, Smash Sauce, and ketchup on a toasted bun – is good in stores, online and through the Smashburger app. Get 25% off the cannabis beverage company's THC cocktails and elixirs through April 30. The cannabis brand has special STIIIZY High Society 420 Tour events at dispensaries across the U.S. (see the schedule here) and online if you spend $100 or more at participating dispensaries and retailers, you can get a limited-edition Nug Pillow for just one penny (while supplies last, check your local retailer for specific 4/20 deals and promotions). The taco chain is bringing back its 420 Blazin' taco, a limited-edition taco ($4.20) made with Flamin' Hot Cheetos-crusted crispy chicken tenders, mac and cheese, flamin' red chile aioli, and a sprinkle of Fruity Pebbles, wrapped in a warm flour tortilla. And check Velvet Taco's social media accounts for a chance to win two tickets to Lollapalooza. This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: 4/20 Day food deals at Buffalo Wild Wings, Jimmy John's, Red Lobster
Axios
17-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Axios
420's origins: A treasure hunt, secret code and dueling legends
It's largely agreed upon that the Bay Area coined the phrase 420, but the actual canon for the holiday remains disputed. The intrigue: The most well-known version of the story traces its roots back to a group named the Waldos who came up with the slang term in 1971 while they were students at San Rafael High School in Marin County. Flashback: The five teenagers regularly embarked on what they called "Waldo Safari" trips, but the goal for one particular excursion was to find a cannabis patch. A friend's brother — a U.S. Coast Guard member at Point Reyes — had been growing the crop but got paranoid that they would get busted and abandoned the patch. He was kind enough, however, to draw a map for the teens. Zoom in: The group decided to meet after school at 4:20pm — mostly because some of them had study hall or practices — and get high before driving out to Point Reyes in search of the patch. Though they never found it, 420 stuck around as a code for both marijuana and the after school meet-up. That way, teachers, parents and police officers wouldn't catch on. Soon, the phrase began catching on among the rock band Grateful Dead and its Deadheads community, and from there, it took off. "We were the Forrest Gump of weed," Steve Capper said in an interview with KTVU last year. Yes, but: Other people have disputed the Waldos' story. The Beebs, another group of friends who went to school with the Waldos, claim that their ringleader came up with the phrase in 1970 as he was smoking from a homemade bamboo bong. Their account is much more simple, which they say lends more credibility. Two of the Beebs were smoking together one afternoon when they pointed at the clock, noted the time and said, "We should do this every day at 4:20." The Waldos "didn't start 420, but they did a great job to promote 420," Beebs ringleader Brad Bann said in a 2023 short documentary. The big picture: Regardless of who invented the phrase, it became a mainstay in the Bay Area as a celebration of cannabis, the counterculture and San Francisco's role in spearheading legalization efforts.
Yahoo
14-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
What is 420? Who started it? Day for marijuana enthusiasts falls on Easter this year
Sunday is set to be a big day for both Christians and marijuana users. April 20, known colloquially as 420 or a holiday for marijuana enthusiasts, falls on a Sunday this year, the same day as Easter Sunday, when those who practice Christianity celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. It's been over a decade since the two occasions have coincided. But what does "420" mean? And how did it become associated with marijuana? Here's what to know. According to USA TODAY, April 20, or 4/20, is a holiday celebrated by many marijuana smokers both in the United States and around the globe. In states where marijuana is legalized, smokers celebrate their love of the plant through public and private events, including festivals, special film screenings, pipe-making classes and more. In the U.S., where marijuana is not federally legal, April 20 also serves as a rallying date for advocates of legalization. Some businesses, including head shops and dispensaries, also offer discounts on the day. The quasi-holiday known as 420 occurs annually on April 20, which is also Easter Sunday this year. The last time Easter fell on April 20 was in 2014, and in 2003 before that. After this year, the dates will coincide again in 2087, according to U.S. Census data. Though there is no officially agreed upon story about the holiday's origins, plenty of popular theories exist – perhaps the most famous involving a cohort of teenagers in California. The group of high schoolers from Northern California's San Rafael High School dubbed themselves the "Waldos." And in the early 1970s, they used to gather at 4:20 p.m. to smoke cannabis. 'We weren't stupid stoners,' Steve Capper, 68, an original Waldo, told USA TODAY, pointing to a certificate for exceptional achievement and citizenship he received in school. He explained that they chose 4:20 p.m. because it was the time everyone was free to meet. The time stamp became code for the act of smoking marijuana, and eventually spread beyond the Golden State's borders to none other than The Grateful Dead. Dave Reddix, a member of the Waldos, told Time magazine in 2017 that the band helped popularize the term during his tenure working as a roadie for bassist Phil Lesh. Time reports that during a December show in 1990, some Deadheads in Oakland distributed flyers inviting people to smoke '420' at 4:20 p.m. on April 20. The flyer fell into the hands of Steven Bloom, a reporter at The High Times. The following year the popular cannabis publication printed that flyer and a new observance was born. Though other theories exist about the origins of 420, including references to a California police code and a Bob Dylan song, the Waldos have remained adamant that they are the true architects of the holiday. Recreational marijuana became legal in Ohio over a year ago, in December 2023, with sales launching at local dispensaries in August 2024. Before that, only medical marijuana was legal in the state, when former Ohio Gov. John Kasich signed a plan to legalize it into law in 2016, making Ohio the 25th state to approve its use for medical purposes. Now, there are over 120 stores across the state selling recreational marijuana to consumers age 21 and older, The Enquirer previously reported. In the Cincinnati area alone, there are over 20 dispensaries that have been issued dual-use certificates to sell both medical and recreational marijuana to customers ages 21 and older, per the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of Cannabis Control. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: What is 420? Day for marijuana enthusiasts falls on Easter this year
