It’s a fact that there is a The second is: In the space of one month in Michigan, there have been several news stories about Bigfoot and marijuana. The controversy is centered around the 14-foot Sasquatch outside a cannabis shop that many believe sends a wrong message to kids.
An alleged Bigfoot encounter in Monroe County, last month, sparked creativity in the marijuana industry. Earlier this month, Uniq Cannabis offered a pre-roll for free to anyone who could provide photographic evidence of the mythical creature.
A Sasquatch sculpture outside of the Menominee retailer Higher Love is the subject of controversy. The exhibit became a talking point at the city planning commission’s meeting this month, where certain community members argued that the faux beast could attract the attention of youth—with one resident advising the panel to “think about what mascots they see in our community and how they are impacting children.”
Karianne Lesperance, the executive director of Healthy Youth Coalition sent the commission a note stating some students “expressed concerns about the way these efforts could normalize or influence youth.”
Joni, the president of Higher Love has a unique perspective.
She told The Eagle Herald, “I’d be against that.” “This isn’t a cartoon.” “Our Sasquatch in front of our store is quite scary. I can’t imagine that it’s aimed at children.”
Sasquatch is loved by all. Sasquatch is a popular figure in the forest, and people there seem to relate with it. Higher Love is just having some fun.
Every time I attend a meeting in public, someone is always there who doesn’t care for cannabis. That’s fine. Everyone has a right to an opinion. The whimsy it brings to the community is positive. “I don’t think there are any issues at all.”
Michael Scholle said that he had spoken with Michael Celello, Menominee’s code and zoning official, and was told by him that the Bigfoot sculpture does not violate the local signage laws.
Marijuana companies are gaining publicity by a variety of innovative methods. They have not only put up Bigfoot sculptures, but also offered deals to anyone who can provide proof of the mythical creature.
For example, Rolling Derby, a group founded by a group of cannabis industry veterans, announced last month that they have organized a series of “speed-rolling” tournaments, where adults 21 and older can compete against each other virtually or in person to see who can successfully fashion a joint the fastest.
Late last year, Toker’s Guide—which offers an online directory of dispensaries in several jurisdictions—listed series of job listings seeking experienced cannabis consumers in states across the U.S. to sample and review marijuana products.
Also last year, the rolling paper company DaySavers announced they’d pay $4.20 to volunteers willing to smoke two free pre-rolled joints and provide feedback on their smokability.
DaySavers separately launched a campaign last March to hire for what it calls the “ultimate stoner dream job,” seeking a content creator to “get paid to smoke weed.” Full-time event and social media marketing job that pays $70,420. Perks include cannabis product testing as well as all travel expenses covered to marijuana events.
Some other high-profile clients have also offered to pay people for rolling joints–for example Snoop Dogg, who said several years ago that he pays someone $40,000 to $50,000 per year to have blunts readily available.
Meanwhile, although it won’t feature a speed-rolling tournament, the California State Fair will once again feature a cannabis exhibit and competition at this year’s event, with expanded award categories meant to showcase the diversity of the state’s market.
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