A local marijuana dispensary has offered a free joint to customers who can provide photographic evidence of Bigfoot.
A father and son, who had been fishing last month reported that a large creature fell to the ground before approaching them. Their dog then scared it off. Documented by the Bigfoot Field Researchers Organization, the account quickly spread through the media.
Uniq Cannabis took advantage of the opportunity and put up a sign in front of its Monroe cannabis store that said, “Bring a photo proof to get a pre-roll for free.”
According to BFRO, the creature was about the size of a large bear and looked similar to a small gorilla. Uniq Cannabis will reward anyone who can take a photograph of this creature.
It’s been more than 30 year since another Bigfoot incident involving cannabis was reported in northern California. This story, depicted by the TV show Sasquatch (which recounts unsubstantiated stories about cannabis workers getting killed by this creature), is based on a rumor.
Cannabis companies use a range of inventive ways to get their name out there.
Rolling Derby (a group formed by cannabis industry veterans) announced last week that it has organized a number of “speed-rolling” tournaments. Adults 21 years and older are invited to compete in person or online against one another.
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.” Job description: The social media and event marketing full-time job is worth $70,420. It comes with benefits such as cannabis product tests and travel costs paid for 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.
First-Ever Marijuana ‘Speed-Rolling’ Competition Launches, Turning Cannabis Culture Into A ‘Spectator Sport’