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I was part of the counterculture in the '60s and '70s. We called ourselves hippies and freaks. And we called people who were not hippies or freaks "straight".

I was part of the counterculture in the '60s and '70s. We called ourselves hippies and freaks. And we called people who were not hippies or freaks "straight". This did not refer to sexual preference, but meant someone you should not share your dope with. "Dope" meant grass or ganja, which we might refer to as pot or cannabis today, or as young people call it, "weed". Some straights used "hippie" or "freak" as derogatory terms, but we took them as a badge of pride. Let your freak flag fly!

rhoyerboat 7y ago
... been dragging this acronym as a definition around since the 90's, of course its probably way older. A hippie is a, "highly intelligent person, pursuing infinite enlightenment."
- Stratoscope 7y ago
  With emphasis on "highly"! Time to fill the Pax 3 vaporizer with some fresh Jack Herer flower. A lot better than the awful joints we used to roll. Remember roach clips?
  - forgetfulusr 7y ago
    What was the deal with those roach clips? I always felt a joint needs a small filter, which I would roll up from harder paper(takes 10 sec). Was it just a Cheech and Chong prop or did hippies really carry those around?
    - Stratoscope 7y ago
      Roach clips were all too real. Everyone I knew rolled the traditional joints with both ends twisted, and we all had roach clips. The roach was the strongest part of the joint, so it was highly prized and we smoked it right down to the end. No matter that it tasted awful and burned your lips and fingers even with a clip. I did see a few people roll little filters into their joints, but it was rare. You were wise to do that. As for myself, I never smoked again after trying a flower vaporizer for the first time a dozen years ago. So much better than burning it!
Stratoscope 7y ago
Major correction! Straight vs. freak wasn't really about who you could share your grass with. Of course if someone was a freak or hippie, you knew they would appreciate your sharing it. But someone could look straight and still be cool. Once you knew they were cool, pass them a joint!

rhoyerboat 7y ago

... been dragging this acronym as a definition around since the 90's, of course its probably way older. A hippie is a, "highly intelligent person, pursuing infinite enlightenment."

Stratoscope 7y ago
With emphasis on "highly"! Time to fill the Pax 3 vaporizer with some fresh Jack Herer flower. A lot better than the awful joints we used to roll. Remember roach clips?
- forgetfulusr 7y ago
  What was the deal with those roach clips? I always felt a joint needs a small filter, which I would roll up from harder paper(takes 10 sec). Was it just a Cheech and Chong prop or did hippies really carry those around?
  - Stratoscope 7y ago
    Roach clips were all too real. Everyone I knew rolled the traditional joints with both ends twisted, and we all had roach clips. The roach was the strongest part of the joint, so it was highly prized and we smoked it right down to the end. No matter that it tasted awful and burned your lips and fingers even with a clip. I did see a few people roll little filters into their joints, but it was rare. You were wise to do that. As for myself, I never smoked again after trying a flower vaporizer for the first time a dozen years ago. So much better than burning it!

Stratoscope 7y ago

Major correction! Straight vs. freak wasn't really about who you could share your grass with. Of course if someone was a freak or hippie, you knew they would appreciate your sharing it. But someone could look straight and still be cool. Once you knew they were cool, pass them a joint!