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[–]PenniesAreUseless 13 points14 points ago

I've never seen anything like this happen.

[–]James_E_Rustles 23 points24 points ago

Hmm typical pot smokers wear suits, noted.

[–][deleted] -1 points0 points ago

Typical? No, but that's because the most vocal pot smokers are young and not wearing suits yet. Most of us quietly continue our hobby as we move through life. It's the kids who make the fuss and who usually represent us really, really poorly.

If you have the time look back (way back) in my profile to find my AMA on the subject.

EDIT: Nevermind, here it is.

[–]ObliviousDerpMaster 48 points49 points ago

That's an extremely biased cartoon now isn't it?

[–]coottenhimer 10 points11 points ago

And it gets 181 upvotes. Fuck reddit.

[–]ajwhitla 14 points15 points ago

Its making fun of a fat woman and is pro-weed.

If there was a cat somewhere in there it would be a Reddit gold mine.

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[–]thehammerofdemacia 2 points3 points ago

Be like what??? Against pot? Overweight? Yes some people are overweight and against pot.

[–]skizfrenik_syco 0 points1 point ago

well i didn't mean it like that, i meant many people will call someone out for not being a great example, when they're not being a great example themselves.

[–]alclarkey 4 points5 points ago

No that is not how it is here. There are a lot of fat people who also smoke pot. There are also skinny people who are against it. The comic is flat out wrong.

[–]skizfrenik_syco 4 points5 points ago

depends how you see it, I see it as a mother who is calling someone a bad influence to her kid, while being a bad influence to her kid, herself.

[–]AATroop -1 points0 points ago

Being fat is being a bad influence to your kid? Wow, what will they think of next?

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

I'm disgusted with reddit: the point of the comic is, many of the people anti-marijuana are against it with out any knowledge about it.

We have a succesful (the suit suggests) man smoking a doobie. We have a fat chick in a sweat that doesn't fit her that she probably got at walmart (seeing as how it all murica and stuff), and she's drinking a slushie while her also fat kid is eating ice cream.

The point is, america runs rampant with ignorance, not really anything else. The point being that some things are demonized when they ought not to be, in fact one of the stupidest things about america is the situation taking place in the picture; people misunderstanding their rights. That fat POS really thinks she can impose her "rights on other people", infringing theirs.

[–]WendyLRogers3 0 points1 point ago

Well, you can put a negro into a suit, but he'll still smoke pot. Not a good lesson for the kids.

[–]UnexpectedSchism -3 points-2 points ago

Explain how it is biased.

[–]ObliviousDerpMaster 0 points1 point ago

It has the "best case" pot smoker compared to the "worst case" pot protester. Either you're blissfully oblivious or yanking my chain.

[–]UnexpectedSchism 0 points1 point ago

What? It is comparing people that have two separate vices.

The fat sarah palin is a fat slob that over eats. The pot smoker is a normal person without health problems.

The fat sarah palin is telling the pot smoker that he cannot smoke because it is bad for him, while she continues to eat lots of food and be fat.

And the guy on the left might also be considered a representation of Obama, since Obama did smoke as a teen.

[–]ObliviousDerpMaster -1 points0 points ago

See you were yanking my chain; also don't know why you find it necessary to downvote me. Why didn't you say that the first time? Do you feel better setting me then trying to debase my point? I could explain further how it's biased and I suppose debase your point, but quite frankly your an ass.

[–]UnexpectedSchism 0 points1 point ago

Yanking your chain?

What the hell are you talking about? How is my explanation wrong? What are you talking about?

[–]ObliviousDerpMaster -1 points0 points ago

Even if it's a political cartoon it's still biased. If you can't see how this thing is biased then you're one brainwashed sheeple.

Also, Sarah Palin isn't fat.

But again your an ass, you already proven this. And an extreme liberal, and I don't care much for extremes.

[–]UnexpectedSchism 0 points1 point ago

First off the idea that the characters look like palin and obama is not the point of the cartoon.

The point of the cartoon is hypocrisy. The fat person indulging in food is attacking the person indulging in weed.

There is no bias in that message.

If you want to go further you could also take into account that the fat person indulging in food is hurting themselves and the person indulging in weed is not hurting himself.

Then if you want, you could infer via the likenesses of the people that there is a underlying subtle hint that the non hypocritical man represents democrats and the hypocritical woman represents republicans. Of course if you want to actually interpret this is as red vs blue thing, that is hardly a bias because the republicans are the ones attacking drug users while resisting any attempt to regulate the health of food and the food information consumers should have access to.

Now please explain why you called the article bias by explaining what you think the article means.

[–]ObliviousDerpMaster -1 points0 points ago

How many times are you going to put your foot in your mouth? I'm not explaining how it's bias because it does that itself and I'm not caring much for you, so I really don't care.

Have fun being a mindless hippy liberal.

[–]UnexpectedSchism 0 points1 point ago

I know you can't explain it, because your garbage hipster republican plans are never feasible.

You proved the point I was looking for.

[–]RzK 2 points3 points ago

This guy nailed it all the way to the "Im and 80's woman" haircut

[–]ebc2015 1 point2 points ago

Ha... I am bursting with laughter.

[–]kevyy 3 points4 points ago

HAHA I get it cause she is letting her lil fat ass kid eat his way to an early grave

[–]xVictor 5 points6 points ago

I'd say smoking a drug in front of a child is much worse than living a gluttonous lifestyle.

[–]Almost_British 19 points20 points ago

i feel like it wouldn't be at all different from smoking a cigarette in the child's eyes, but i see your point

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[–]thehammerofdemacia 3 points4 points ago

Yea and cigs and beer don't harm you at all...

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[–]flynn451[S] 0 points1 point ago

saying every person that smokes weed has to wear a tie die pants and cargo shorts is a bit stereotypical. not every one who smokes is a jobless waste to society which most people associate, there are plenty of people who enjoy to smoke marijuana whilst still leading very successful high paying careers. If it's not for you that's fine no one will ever force it on you but try to realise not everyone who smokes is useless

[–]HansSven 3 points4 points ago

Well the thing is cigarettes are way worse too, and gluttony in the stereotypical fast food american way is undoubtedly way worse for health than marijuana, in addition to what might be said about the close minded mentality of the mom versus the open mindedness that marijuana might represent in the cartoon. Its a kinda biased cartoon but art is a lie that shows the truth, and this is definitely true in america

[–]92camaro 5 points6 points ago

Smoking weed won't give you a fucking heart attack.

[–]EyeGifUp 7 points8 points ago

Neither will drinking a beer. But I don't think I've ever seen a fat portrayed here stating something like that. Nor have I ever seen a well educated, nicely dressed, and having a real good job smoking weed either. But maybe I just haven't seem it. But interesting extreme depictional message here.

[–]92camaro 4 points5 points ago

It's funny because my dad goes to work and makes $30+ an hour, and comes home to nurture his pot plants. It's possible to smoke and be successful.

[–]Gorignak -4 points-3 points ago

Maybe he'd make more if he didn't smoke.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points ago

What about Steve Jobs? Did he make enough money? Because he smoked marijuana. What about Bill Gates? Does he make enough money? Because he smokes pot too.

[–]Gorignak 1 point2 points ago

Didn't know they smoked pot. I guess it has literally no bad affects then. It probably even increases productivity.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points ago

It doesn't really have negative side effects. I wouldn't say increase productivity though. I THINK both of them did it medicinally for some sort of ailment, but it doesn't hinder people from doing great things despite common belief.

[–]EyeGifUp -3 points-2 points ago

Interestingly enough, just read an article on that one guy who ate the hobos face, it said that it could Increase the risk of psychosis and something else, but I can't remember. Also marijuana has carcinogens as well. But more pot smokers, smoke cigarettes as well, so that isn't really different from what they're already doing.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

Weed has been thought to cause schizophrenia. It hasn't been proven but there seems to be a link between between them. As far as carcinogens go that is true. Smoking anything isn't healthy... But you can almost vaporize or eat marijuana.

[–]alps25 1 point2 points ago

The trick is converting Balmer's peak.

[–]EyeGifUp -1 points0 points ago

What about Steve jobs and bill gates? You mean Steve jobs smoked weed in the 70's. Just bc someone smoked weed in the past doesn't mean they're pot smokers. It wasn't when he was so successful. Solid point tho.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

I read that he was smoking weed as they were in the development stage of whatever they ended up doing. And after that he took a shit ton of LSD lol crazy guy

[–]AATroop 0 points1 point ago

Where exactly? Most references state he did LSD in his early years, but nothing as of late.

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point ago

He stop doing drugs later in life. He even turned down medicinal marijuana

[–]danielg7209 0 points1 point ago

You can't just say shit like that without providing proof.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

Actually I can say whatever the fuck I want but:

http://www.businessinsider.com/the-most-shocking-revelations-from-steve-jobs-pentagon-file-2012-6

There you go

[–]JKR93 -4 points-3 points ago

Making $30 an hour isn't a lot. I'm 18 and do aero space welding and make more than that. So he's lacking somewhere.

[–]92camaro 6 points7 points ago

for some reason I have a feeling you're full of shit.

[–]JKR93 -1 points0 points ago

No not really. Look up statistics buddy, aero space welding is a lot of money welding aircraft and power turbines. Went into a tech school first in my class.

[–]EyeGifUp -2 points-1 points ago

Yea many trade job pay around there too. Thats still blue collar jobs. But I'm talkin 80k+ a year. Most jobs in those salaries require drug tests. So my point still stands.

[–]fritzing 0 points1 point ago

My dad has been smoking pot since he was in high school. He now owns his own sales rep company and has been making well over 6 figures for as long as I can remember. I also smoke pot regularly, and after graduating this year am making good money in a white collar marketing job. I also have many friends who just graduated great schools and work for various investment banks in NYC. They all make 70k plus with bonuses. We all blaze regularly (have cut back a bit since graduating, but still multiple times a week, and sometimes multiple times a day on weekends). Also, we do the occasional "harder" drugs such as MDMA and coke for special occasions such as birthdays and concerts. You can be successful and do drugs. After initial drug testing most companies have no reason to test you again. I just hope that you can realize that people can live great successful lives while doing drugs in moderation.

[–]AATroop -1 points0 points ago

Question: Did you smoke weed before you moved to coke and MDMA?

[–]fritzing -1 points0 points ago

yea, started smoking in the 9th grade. Never touched the harder stuff until sophomore year in college. After I was around the other drugs for a while, and was able to witness people do other drugs time and time again without consequence, I did research and came to the decision that I would like to try them too. I try not to roll more than once in a month, but it happens. And I try not do do coke more than one weekend a month either. I have never felt any kind of dependence on any of these drugs. I was able to stop everything and stay clean for about 6 months during my job search in the first half of this year. If you have any other questions, shoot away.

[–]EyeGifUp -2 points-1 points ago

Well that's good to know that people like this are the ones controlling so much of the money. Maybe it's time to look into our hiring process along with retaining these kinds of people. Yes, I knew people that smoked up in college too, and have since quit, not all but most. I did, however, say that I don't know people like this. As in currently well employed. There very well could be, you may be telling the truth, could be lying, don't really care. But, at the same time, I hope you understand, if you get randomly drug tested and found positive you can def lose your job. And there goes your white collar job. Which is why most people won't run that risk. But of course, some people still do.

[–]fritzing -1 points0 points ago

My point was not to say that we will not ever get tested, it was to say that doing drugs does not mean someone is dumb, lazy, or unable to do their jobs. People should be allowed to do what they want outside of work, without being looked down upon in society. We should not have to worry about losing our job, or not getting a job due to non-work related issues.

[–]EyeGifUp -1 points0 points ago

That I will not argue with you in the slightest. And by that I mean being allowed to do what you want in your own home. However, until the law is changed, society will look down on you. And that you're lazy, dumb, or unable isnt necessarily a drug thing. But, unfortunately, it goes hand and hand so frequently that it can become a common expectation. Some people may smoke up before work, snort during work, and fuck shit up. Unfortunately, some drugs can have lasting effects too, which is why it is an issue. However, my original point was simple, there's not too many white collar people that use these illegal substances. There are some, but most of the people that do, are typically low life's, typically. I can't stress typically, enough. I'm sure there are exceptions to the rule. But the rule stays as the rule.

[–]92camaro -1 points0 points ago

It's not hard to pass a drug test. Pour jello mix into a water bottle and drink it 30 minutes before a drug test and you'll pass.

[–]ScubaSteve12345 -1 points0 points ago

I am in my 30s and went to a state university. Almost everyone I hung out with in college smoked pot. Almost every friend I still stay in contact with still smoke. Half of them have masters degrees, law degrees or went through medical school and are now surgeons or are in other specialist medical fields. A couple are CEO or presidents of companies they started. There are a lot of jobs that don't require drug tests and many ways to pass drug tests. There are a lot of "drug addicts" you probably interact with everyday and don't know it. Don't make assumptions.

[–]EyeGifUp -1 points0 points ago

Interesting how you say they went to medical school since they did drug test us in pharmacy school, along with medical school. I wonder if you knew that, if you would've made that up. And I would never want a surgeon to practice on me if I knew he got high on weed or any other illegal drug. I feel most of your statement was an exaggeration/lie. Statistically speaking most lawyers are starving, having a masters doesn't mean you have a good job, ceo's as in plural, gtfo, and come on, doctors, get real. You want to make shit up, don't even comment. Mine was merely opinion based on perception, the odds of what you said being true is ridiculously minuscule that I won't even respond anything you say afterwards trying to make me or anyone else believe your lies. Good day sir. Have fun smoking with your clearly 1% friends. Clearly with what you said that's who you and your friends are. You're a liar and you should feel bad too.

[–]ScubaSteve12345 -1 points0 points ago

That drug test you took is impossible to fool?(there's a whole industry revolving around passing drug tests) And no one quit for a month and then started up again? They drug test the military randomly so that means no active duty's are on any illegal drugs? I guarantee you have stood next to someone in your pharmacy program who was high the night before. I'm just relating personal experience. Believe it or not.

[–]EyeGifUp -1 points0 points ago

That's a pretty powerful statement guaranteeing such a thing. But you are right. I did know someone who smoked and thought he could fool the program. But did not. This industry you speak of, 99.9% of the products made for drug test are complete bullshit. And the stuff that does work, isn't 100% effective. I also knew another guy who was dishonorably discharged for smoking weed. but of course not all of them get caught. Some get lucky some don't. And you're relating to personal experience? The last time your personal experience came into play, you and your friends were probably a part of the 1%. Believe it or not? I'll go with "not" but I still argued your points. I at least gave you that much

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points ago

Really? Do you know how many people die from obesity related heart problems every year? Compare that to how many people die from smoking weed.

[–]mrStopher 0 points1 point ago

Explain what that has to do with influencing a child.

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points ago

Between the two influences shown above which one is more damaging?

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[–][deleted] 1 point2 points ago

Your stupid. Do some research outside the propaganda bullshit

[–]xVictor 2 points3 points ago

Weed... it's proven that it kills pizza, sandwiches and brownies.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points ago

I need a ruling - sarcasm? Or idiot?

[–]skizfrenik_syco 2 points3 points ago

It kills poop?

[–]Dekkres 2 points3 points ago

I disagree.

[–]Loushius -2 points-1 points ago

I don't think that was the message the cartoon was attempting to deliver.

[–]xVictor 1 point2 points ago

If you read the sentence that I posted, you would see that I posted my personal opinion - not the message of the cartoon.

[–]Loushius -5 points-4 points ago

"I'd say" can be taken very loosely in context. Maybe if you had said something like, oh idk, "in my opinion," your message would have been more clear.

[–]xVictor 1 point2 points ago

Regardless, I never mentioned anything about the cartoon's message.

[–]Hatweed 0 points1 point ago

Not during the olympics, we're not.

[–]U_Damn_Hipsters -3 points-2 points ago

Lets be honest here, that guy would not be in a suit smoking a doobie.

[–]CamCamJenkins 7 points8 points ago

False

[–]skizfrenik_syco 2 points3 points ago

Medicinal?

[–]AATroop 2 points3 points ago

Why do people love clumping medicinal and casual users together? I have nothing against either, but there are definitely disparities in the purpose of use between the two types .

[–]ThePresident11 1 point2 points ago

Are you insinuating that people with glasses are bad influences on children?

[–]ihavnoideawatimdoing 1 point2 points ago

ITT: r/trees shitting a brick

[–]Whyarentyoumadbro -4 points-3 points ago

Repost

[–]flynn451[S] 2 points3 points ago

I hadn't seen it prior to posting.

[–]CaptainDickbag 1 point2 points ago

In order to avoid future bitching about "repost, omg!" check karmadecay.

Honestly, I don't know who would remember this piece of shit from ten months ago.

[–]nerdpapa -3 points-2 points ago

I feel like the average pothead would at least be rocking some flip flops...

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[–]Tesla_in_the_house 15 points16 points ago

Yes, that is the message of the comic. Kudos.

[–]adzug -3 points-2 points ago

the truth has a liberal bias

[–]alclarkey -1 points0 points ago

LMAO. Really?

[–]rozzy 0 points1 point ago

Honestly, I just want weed to be legalized so people will stop complaining about it all the time.

[–]ibethisguy -1 points0 points ago

Well if it's illegal why is he doing pot in a public area?

[–]TL-DReddit -1 points0 points ago

Yea except every pot smoker I know looks more like that mom...

[–]Siverix 0 points1 point ago

It's not about an average pot smoker it's supposed to show that people will blame bystanders for their own fuckups.

[–]lawnninjaXD -3 points-2 points ago

/r/trees is that way -->