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March 14, 2005, 11:25
Hic et ubique
420
jheem posted a list of terms you are not allowed to put on personalized jerseys bought at NFL Shops.

I'd never heard of the item that tops the list, 420. Has anyone else?
March 14, 2005, 11:38
jerry thomas
Urban legend says "4-20" is police code for "dope deal in progress," which could refer to the possession, purchase, sale, and/or the use of marijuana.

In my eight years, eight months, and eight days as a police communications person (1970 - 1978) in Fort Collins, Colorado, I never heard of "420," but ....
March 14, 2005, 11:53
jheem
Really quite fascinating. Never heard of it, but I have heard of San Rafael High School. One of Sonoma Valley High School's arch enemies. Go dragons!
March 14, 2005, 12:47
neveu
I've heard that it refers to 4:20 pm, the cannabis equivalent of high tea.
March 14, 2005, 15:24
Caterwauller
You sure it's nothing to do with the blackbirds baked into a pie?

Where is jheem's list?


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March 14, 2005, 15:27
jheem
list

list
March 14, 2005, 16:01
neveu
quote:
Originally posted by neveu:
I've heard that it refers to 4:20 pm, the cannabis equivalent of high tea.

Here, for example
March 14, 2005, 18:49
Caterwauller
Got it from an urban legend site.

Apparently, jheem is correct!

Read about it here.

(again, I feel the need to point out that, indeed, I can look things up just like the rest of ya!)


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March 16, 2005, 15:41
tinman
quote:
Originally posted by Caterwauller:
(again, I feel the need to point out that, indeed, I can look things up just like the rest of ya!)

Congratulations! You are now promoted to Librarian First Class!

Tinman
March 16, 2005, 20:18
Kalleh
Wow, I don't know what is more amazing...how the term 420 developed (I hadn't heard it either)...or how CW actually can look things up! Wink
March 18, 2005, 18:47
Caterwauller
CW takes several humble, low bows to her audience. Big Grin Big Grin


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"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
~Dalai Lama
March 18, 2005, 19:37
<Asa Lovejoy>
quote:
Originally posted by Caterwauller:
CW takes several humble, low bows to her audience. Big Grin Big Grin


And that ripping sound was...? Roll Eyes
March 18, 2005, 19:54
Caterwauller
quote:
And that ripping sound was...? Roll Eyes


The result of all those beers I drank while with Kalleh and Shufitz last week.


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"Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
~Dalai Lama