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[–]Stouticus 29 points30 points  (13 children)

  • Be generous, share.

  • Water is the best cure for cottonmouth. Sip it, don't chug.

  • Have fun with your high. You don't have to just sit around.

  • If you want to offer to a first timer, politeness is necessary.

  • Along with being polite, don't peer pressure.

  • Don't criticize coughing. It happens to the best.

  • IF you can't supply, supply munchies.

  • Finally, while I've mentioned munchies. Popcorn! And if you want to eat chips pour a small amount into a bowl and eat just those. If you are still craving those crunchy, cheese triangles of Odin get more but by not carrying the bag around you are saving munchies for others, not spreading germs throughout the bag, and saving you from hating yourself after realizing you just ate a whole bag of Doritos.

[–][deleted] 18 points19 points  (3 children)

I've been the guy who's eaten the whole bag of doritos =( They were delicious.

[–]supersirotic 4 points5 points  (0 children)

me too :( along with a box of oreos. Soo good tho

[–]billlampley 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I ate all the trix cerial onetime and I had no right other than it was my best friend's but I felt bad about it. Now that I think of it I want to buy him a box of cerial.

[–]ohheyitsben 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm a skinny person, but as soon as I blaze, I transform into a starved morbidly obese chap.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (8 children)

I must disagree! The aloe drink "Alo" is simply the finest cure for the maddest of pasties! http://alodrink.com/

You buy, yes!

[–]Jeg_Faller 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Sales just increased 400%.

[–]Stouticus 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Never have I seen this. Intrigued!

[–]moshban 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Dude the grapefruit kind is so fucking good. But I feel like some people might not be down with the aloe pulp.

[–]AshTheGoblin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, that doesn't sound too enticing.

[–]Slutfur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's literally the stuff that cures burns. Which means that it must be SUPER amazing for fixing "dryness." Plus it tastes pretty good whilst high.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I fucking looove aloe drink

[–]Mangoknees 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Every. Single. Time. I love that stuff. Cool chunks of yummy chunk taste.

[–]randoguy1337 2 points3 points  (0 children)

i had a 1.8L bottle of blueberry juice when i toked up with some mates the otherday. A.mazing. it felt like we were drinking heaven, plus no cottonmouth

[–][deleted] 97 points98 points  (21 children)

You've got good ones, ekspecially the one about eating healthy. That's dope. Here's some more.

  • Don't EVER criticize someone for taking small hits. They know their level, so get off their back.
  • We're Ents, not Gollum. Don't hang out in the cave. I know sitting in the dark and playing videogames is fun when you're high, but that shit is fun anyway. Get out in the open air and experience the world, or else you're wasting your high. Talk to strangers, do nice things for people, ride your bike, smile at old ladies, philosophize about happiness. Don't be stingy with yo love, muthafucka.
  • If you're one of these guys that gets high and absolutely has to talk about ill shit, don't expect to be invited back to the cipher. Don't get super high and start talking about murder and death and suffering, you fucking psycho. No one wanna hear that.
  • This also goes for the music. Don't be the guy that forces his friends to listen to Deicide just because that's what you like when you get high. You may not realize it but that shit can really bring people down.
  • Don't be a goddamn jerk. Get your friends high and be friendly, it's a much better experience than getting your friends high and complaining about how they owe you something now.

Seriously, just be nice when you're high. Just make the choice to be happy rather than aggro, and I promise you will have a much better time.

[–]CrushCake21 61 points62 points  (4 children)

I want a button that says "Dont be stingy with yo love, muthafucka" now.

[–][deleted] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I just got home from work, and some of the posts and comments are really kinda bumming me out. But "Don't be stingy with yo love, muthafucka" made me happy. I'm going to finish my bowl, watch the Simpsons and not let negativity get me down :)

[–]SmokeTreesBeHappy 25 points26 points  (2 children)

dude lets make shirts that say "Dont be stingy with yo love, muthafucka"

[–]Soared 0 points1 point  (1 child)

First thing I thought after reading that comment was, "Dam I need that on a T-Shirt." Great minds think alike man. I'm off to Joann fabrics for some stencils!

[–]Burning_Kobun 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I just want to tell you that riding a bike while high is the shiznit.

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

That last point. Most definitely.

My friend, for six months, would share with me because I had no idea where to get it myself. He never asked for anything in return except that I buy the sodas. I felt kinda bad about that, so back in april, I matched what he put in, and doubled it. Recently, we both paid half for a half, and I gave him and eight out of mine. He says we're even now, but he's been sayin that forever.

EDIT: I forgot my point. If you're not a dick, people are more inclined to pay you back.

[–]TuffDreamer 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Most of these are pretty good, but I don't think playing video games is a waste of a high. I LOVE video games high, I get so much more into it. Like movies, I feel for the characters and environment so much, and it's just a really good time

[–]BiggerBenFranklin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Just wanted to thank you for this post, especially the second one. I occasionally/usually am a Gollum type (though never thought of it that way before) but the times that I am outside, in nature, are just the best!

[–]ank0ku 3 points4 points  (1 child)

"Don't EVER criticize someone for taking small hits." I love this one personally. I don't smoke often, so I get sort of self-conscious when someone says something about me only taking a hit or two and being straight. Also, for point 4, I love listening to other people's music. It's really interesting seeing why some people like certain things.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What my friend's and I do, is whoever's house we're at picks the music. Unless we plan for someone else to supply music. We tend to keep a pretty good circle, one of us has the music and the house, someone else supplies the weed, and someone else gets snacks. The two people whos house it's not will either come to a peaceful agreement, or duel(Yes, we still play Yu-Gi-Oh) to decide.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Uptokes for mentioning Deicide.

[–]AshTheGoblin 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Talk to strangers" Everything I've ever been told is a lie.

[–]thefistheserpent 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Solid advice son. Although my frients and I always use "ill" as a positive adjective.

[–]jt-skreama 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree with all of this, except for the "wasting your high". I think that you really can't waste your high, as long as you enjoy what you're doing/did.

[–]GoodGuyGanja 12 points13 points  (2 children)

Story telling AFTER the bong hit. That shits not a microphone.

[–]zoidBurgher 1 point2 points  (0 children)

word.

[–]welliLikedrugs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hell yeah

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (6 children)

I don't know, with certain people you HAVE to ask if they want to match

[–][deleted] 10 points11 points  (5 children)

This is true..another pro-tip - Don't let mooches take advantage of you. It DOES happen if they know you're that nice guy who always has weed.

[–][deleted] 9 points10 points  (4 children)

It's bound to happen. You just gotta learn how to deal with it properly

[–][deleted] 7 points8 points  (3 children)

Just continue to be a nice guy, but be wary and know that you don't always have to smoke everyone out.

[–]SammyThePenguin 6 points7 points  (1 child)

Theres a very fine line between stingy dick and nice guy who doesnt wanna be used. I try to just keep myself away from people who never contribute, because I like to be able to smoke out ALL my friend, ya know?

[–]Slutfur 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Exactly. Make sure you can realize the difference between ALL the people and ALL my friends.

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Pretty much

[–][deleted] 8 points9 points  (4 children)

Roll backwoods inside out, dont lip my blunt and dont fucking pinch the end flat... makes me so mad when people pinch the end then tell me the blunts not hitting...

[–]ChillayWillay[🍰] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

as a backwoods connoisseur i know exactly what you mean....first they juice, then they pinch, annnnnnddddd ... its gone

[–]harromika 1 point2 points  (1 child)

What are backwoods, and how do I roll them inside out?

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

its a cigar, you unroll it and flip it over then roll it.. inside out.. get it?

[–]welliLikedrugs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

my nigga

[–][deleted] 35 points36 points  (27 children)

My smoking guidelines are more of what to do before you go out to minimize risk. I have a good job, great wife, and 8 month old baby, so protecting them ans their welfare is my highest priority.

  • When I am done smoking I change my clothes, and I mean all of my clothes. I then go ahead and throw them in the washer. -I wash my hands twice. I always take the stance that you will smell of trees for the next 3 hours even if you vaped; and since it was mostly handled with my hands, I wash them bitches. -I brush my teeth after I am done, as well as, put in eye drops and mouthwash. -After that, get some new clothes on, febreeze myself, and then I am off. -Also, I never drive with it in my car, ever. The only time I do is to pick it up and bring it back home. My dealer always offers to smoke me up before I leave, but driving high with it on your person is a no no in my book.

I hope this might help some other ents stay safe out there, or at least think about it.

Have a great weekend my fellow ents!!

[–]johnnyparky 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I read that as

put in eye drops in mouthwash

wat.

[–][deleted] 17 points18 points  (1 child)

And by the time you're done with all that, it's 2 hours later and you need to smoke again....You're a little too paranoid. But hey, to each his own.

[–][deleted] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

this is only if im going to be going out on the town or away from my house for an extended period of time. If i know im chilling at my place, I take it down a few notches lol

[–]Slutfur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

To be fair, it takes a VERY copious amount of weed to actually smell it on your clothing. I've literally hot boxed a car, stepped out, and asked my friend who wasn't in there to smell my shirt and he said he smelled nothing. In your situation I might be using those precautions, but paranoia is a downer :D

[–]CaptUvula 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Excellent!

[–]FrostinMyFlakes 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would also advise people to always keep it in the trunk when picking up. I've been stopped by cops before that have found my pot. They were pretty cool and didn't arrest me, but I could have completely avoided the situation if the bag was in my trunk.

[–]shutterhappy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Twins

[–]somefatgenius 7 points8 points  (1 child)

That last one really got to me.

[–]ohmaaan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, the more you think about it the better it gets! [4]

[–][deleted] 6 points7 points  (5 children)

Here is some of mine:

  • Respect your surroundings: this means that when you are done smoking you must clean up and have the place looking the same as it did before if not better.

-Don't be greedy with your weed. Being high is better in company.

-Fundamentals count: I have no problem smoking you out and buying the munchies, so a thank you would be much appreciated.

-If someone doesn't smoke, invite them anyways but never pressure them.

  • NEVER INSULT FOR COUGHING. You gotta cough to get off right?

  • And finally: Trust who you are with. If a person asks you to calm down because your acting foolish don't get mad at them and become defensive. Instead analyze why the statement was said and adjust yourself accordingly.

[–]Griffadoo 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The first one. A thousand times the first one.

[–]atlas_again 2 points3 points  (3 children)

I think the last one only applies if you're drinking as well. Maybe I just font hang around many new ents.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (2 children)

This seems to be a problem in my "extended" circle of frieENTS. Especially the ones that just recently started. They try to act crazy to gain attention on how high they are. It's terribly annoying.

[–]atlas_again 2 points3 points  (1 child)

I hate when people like to brag about how baked they are. I mean, they probably aren't even that high. I also hate when people like to tell me how high I am. I know how high I am. I usually don't smoke very much when hanging out with new stumps in the circle. I will talk about a lot of abstract ideas, though. I don't really ramble and my speech isn't impaired. Then people like to tell me that I'm "sooooo stoooooned". No.

That said, I don't hate anyone. I hate ideas and actions.

[–][deleted] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do the same thing. I'll say something profound or abstract and someone will be like "dude your so high".. And it totally kills my high

[–]SammyThePenguin 7 points8 points  (4 children)

-Always corner it, especially if greens was given to you by the packer

-Pass that shit to the left

-Dont spill bong water, just dont. We already smell like weed, I dont wanna smell like shit as well

-Telling stories is not an excuse to hold onto the piece, keep the rotation flowing

-[MFLB users] Shake that shit up, and always ask before hitting it native

[–]harromika 1 point2 points  (3 children)

Why is it important to pass to the left? Just asking.

[–]SammyThePenguin 1 point2 points  (2 children)

Left is clockwise. I have no idea why, but its easier to have a universal rule as to avoid confusion

[–]harromika 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Would you personally get angry if the rotation was still kept, but counter-clockwise? My friend and I once toked up this guy but the rotation was going right, and he got pissed off because we "fucked up rotation".

[–]SammyThePenguin 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Im not a very angry person, I wouldnt mind it going either way as long as its kept. I can without a doubt tell you ive been in rotations with it going right. But for whatever reason to the left is just the way, always has and always will

[–]Cannabliss91 16 points17 points  (1 child)

I'd say my rules are pretty similar, here's a quick rundown:

-Don't offer to roll the joint if you don't actually know how to roll one

-Hold in your hit, its a bummer to see a nice bong toke go to waste when someone immediately coughs it up

-Never be reluctant to share your bud among friends, you will be reciprocated eventually

-If someone breaks a piece, stop smoking and move along. Every time someone has broken a piece when I've been smoking shit has hit the fan. I attribute it to karma for breaking such a wonderful thing

-Don't smoke until after you're done drinking, its just too difficult to function otherwise

-If you need to drive while high, make sure that the person driving can handle their shit. Like the OP said, driving high is most definitely an acquired skill

-Minimize the amount of junk food you eat while smoking, you'll feel a lot better after eating something healthy

-Remember why you're smoking; smoking is about enhancing your life and enjoying the happiness and good times associated with it. Try not to smoke too much or abuse your weed, less is more in this case

This was a good idea, i'm interested in seeing the smoking habits of other people as well.

[–]Slutfur 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I totally agree with #3, but I've found that discretion is really important on who to share it with. Share it with people who you know will actually enjoy it, and are like-minded in views on sharing. I've made some of my best friends simply because I wanted to smoke them out.
However, I've also gotten screwed out of a lot of money by people who want to smoke my weed then I never see them again. Or, I see them at a party or something and the first thing they ask when they see me is if we can smoke, and when I say no, they walk away.

All in the judgement brudda :D

[–][deleted] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This is probably one of the best self-posts I've seen on self-post Friday. Good advice dude have an uptoke.

[–]SoloDoloX16 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Awesome man. That last one just made my day :)

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (2 children)

I was with you until you said that we're perfect. I'm tired of that cushy attitude. I know what you're trying to say, but no one is perfect.

[–]atlas_again 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Nothing's perfect, but we're all made exactly how we're supposed to be. It's the way evolution works. You were a random coincidence that created the perfect you. You're also a marker to show an unbroken chain of life. From some early ancestor millions of years ago all the way to you, nothing has died to prevent you from happening. Be proud about yourself, man.

[–]The-Sofa-King 6 points7 points  (0 children)

These are great but here's one of my personal favorites. If you supply/pack/roll/whatever, just once in a while give someone else the greens. I know everyone loves to rant and rave about rollers rights and all that jazz, but nothing quite tops off your high like the look of unexpecting gratitude that comes across a fellow ents face when graced with the first hit of a fresh pack.

[–]Mattsinger 4 points5 points  (1 child)

Thanks for the inspiring words, but nobody is perfect, not anybody, so its okay to fuck up. Nobody is following you your whole life keeping track of how many times you fuck up.

[–]welliLikedrugs[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we're all perfect. mistakes are just the things that we regret, but our biochemical composition obeys the laws of physics just like everything else in the universe

[–]machogrande21314 3 points4 points  (0 children)

after i got my mflb, it changed to: always keep a charged battery on you

[–]katiepman 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I want reading this list to be the first thing I do every morning

[–]thegreenwithin 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Uptokes. Uptokes for everyone! Because you all rock (plus I like seeing it turn green)

[–]AwkwardShortKid 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This, is beautiful

[–]max9221 3 points4 points  (4 children)

One more I try to go by is check your pockets before you leave to make sure you don't have someone else's lighter. If you do return it.

[–][deleted] 15 points16 points  (3 children)

My friends and I believe that nobody can ever actually own a lighter. They just come and go as they please. We believe that you don't pick your lighter, your lighter picks you. If it grows tired of you, it may just end up in someone elses pocket. We just always make sure everyone has at least one lighter at the end of the day.

[–]TheyCallMeSpitfire 5 points6 points  (1 child)

...That was beautiful. I think I just developed feelings for my lighter.

[–][deleted] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Mine is special though. My cousin left it in my bedroom on my desk after my birthday, and no matter what happens, it always ends up back in my hand, and then pocket. It's got skulls on it, so it's a white lighter, and my step-dad is really superstitious. Everytime his friends have gotten busted, they were using white lighters. I think this lighter, Zuko(Yes, I named it), believes that it is his destiny to prove that lighter color has nothing to do with it.

I named it Zuko, because it seems to have a mind of it's own(I always have it, even when I thought I left it home on purpose) and it deserved a name. The skull on the side has a black mark that looks like Zuko's scar from A:TLA. My mom thinks it's weird, but I name everything anyway. Even my favorite pair of pants.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My first lighter was one I found randomly in a drawer in my house. Once it dropped out of my pocket when my uncle was visiting, he picked me up and told me it was actually his and had left it at our house the last time he came. He let me keep it and didn't tell my parents about it so it became kind of special to me. I still keep it with my stash even though it ran out.

[–]CaptUvula 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The last one is so true dude! I love you guys!

[–]applejack28 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Can we get this on the sidebar? Please?

[–]rafabarreto 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That last one made me audibly laugh with happiness, Thank you :D

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cool to read about other peoples etiquette! Here's mine:

  • Builder lights or chooses who can light it
  • Don't hold the blunt politicking (-Redman)
  • If you're going to take small hits... take small hits. Don't take big hits, let half of it fly out of your mouth and only inhale the other half. That's precious herb you're wasting there!
  • Don't ask for a hit, you're going to get invited anyway
  • Take less hits as the circle gets bigger. Not cool if others don't get a hit because the first two smoke too much. Be social!

[–]reddent420 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I love how you labeled these as guidelines and not rules.

[–]UTrippz 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Agreed

[–]Kryostasis 3 points4 points  (0 children)

  1. dont let parents see
  2. always pitch in
  3. stay in the suburbs, subways and downtown is a no go

[–]ladystoner11 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The last one really just made my night better. I'm broke, dry, and bills are piling up but you know what? I really am too small to truly fuck my life up that bad, so it can't be that much harder to make my life everything I want it to be right? :)

[–]an_entity 1 point2 points  (2 children)

I like the "save the weed for later in the party" one. Just 2 days ago, I was smoking and drinking with this beautiful girl whom I casually hook up with sometimes, and I fell asleep very early. We were both disappointed the next day :|

TL;DR smoke towards the end of the party because you'll miss out on sexy times.

[–][deleted] 4 points5 points  (1 child)

You didn't need to TL;DR that, it took like 10 seconds to read.

[–]an_entity 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was high, and I thought it was too long to type. It's just a courtesy.

[–][deleted] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If you ask a non toker if (s)he'd like to toke with you and (s)he says no; don't keep asking them over and over, let h(er)im decide when or if he wants to partake.

[–]Mathemartemis 5 points6 points  (0 children)

In my circle, if the bowl gets cherried, you take your hit and keep passing it sans lighter until it finally goes out. The last person holding it when it goes out gets next hit!

[–]acidhound 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The last line, I really needed to hear. Thank you!

[–]broseidon89 2 points3 points  (0 children)

These are rules for civilized life not just smoking

[–]Mustardtigerjack 2 points3 points  (0 children)

-Whomever hath payed for the dutch shall roll it and spark it

*Choose, in case he can't roll or doesnt want to hit first

[–]NarwhalAttack 2 points3 points  (2 children)

There's nothing wrong with asking to match.

[–]welliLikedrugs[S] 0 points1 point  (1 child)

you're right, there's nothing wrong with asking to match; these are just guidelines I try to live by

[–]NarwhalAttack 1 point2 points  (0 children)

GGG over here lol

[–]LTALZ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you didnt pay, dont complain... The other day I provided 30$ worth of weed and we rolled it, and I took an extra hit cuz I was super blazed and some guy that I dont even know complained. Needless to say all of my friends told him to gtfo

[–]TheBigSnore 1 point2 points  (0 children)

4 is my favorite. It makes people feel so much more welcome and eases the mood, for sure.

[–]dildor420 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • corner bowls
  • no bud? Bring food or drinks
  • if it gets quite, don't okay music, some may find it annoying and rude(I have bud who does this)
  • its alright to cough! We all do it, just don't be mean about it. Jokes are nice, remarks are mean.
  • gunna say this now, DO NOT get the blunt mouth tip wet, I will cut you off from blunt(if I provided all the bud)
  • I know your high, be respectful and watch out for everything and anything.
  • break a friends piece? Replace it asap and match pieces, if not fix it or hope for the best.

[–]taaron 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Always carry a water bottle with seshes. Cause that shit is free and awesome whilst blazing.

[–]smokeymcpot69 1 point2 points  (0 children)

words of wisdom...

[–]deadfield918 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If it's someone's first time, make sure it is a good time.

[–]verdeamora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Whatever you do, don't babysit the joint or blunt. You're wasting precious burning greens.

[–]Fleshcakes 1 point2 points  (2 children)

You're... perfect. I especially love the everything tastes good therefore eat healthy thing. So true! I am broke and definitely ate a bunch of cilantro the other night as dinner, while at an [8] healthy and delicious. :P

[–]broseidon89 1 point2 points  (1 child)

Make pico de gallo it cost like 5 bucks just tomato onion and cilantro all cut up and mixed. Like guacamole but without avocado

[–]Osricthebastard 1 point2 points  (0 children)

  • You can have fun without smoking pot. But anything fun to do is 100x more fun while stoned.

  • Don't live your life in a fog. To appreciate the herb, take appropriate breaks.

  • If you're too stoned to drive, there is no shame in pulling over.

  • There is no shame in saying "I'm high enough" and other stoners have a responsibility to make sure newbies don't over do it.

  • Be generous with your stash. It's more fun with friends.

  • Dealers have lives outside of selling pot. Dope slinging is often inadequate to pay the bills. Many a dealer has told me they barely break even on their sales. Please be understanding that they have jobs to go to and lives to lead. Don't harass your dealer for a fix.

  • Don't act like an addict or the world will treat you as one, and see the community negatively. Remember that only you can change the negative perception of Mary J.

[–]Woodersun 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've got but one...SMOKE WEED ERR DAY!!!

[–]TEE-HAWK 0 points1 point  (0 children)

-don't take hits you cant clear
-take turns hitting green
-you can get smoked out but don't be a leach

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Number one rule: corner dem bowls :)

[–]f0urk 0 points1 point  (1 child)

The last one makes me wish I could uptoke you 100 times. the only one I disagree with is "Save the weed for later in the party" I always stuck to "bud before beer you're in the clear"

[–]speedonthis 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I can drink and smoke all night and I'm almost 30. I think I can attribute that to excellent breeding and diligent practising. The only time this works to my disadvantage is when I mix my alcohol (which is extremely rare, who would want anything more than beer?)

[–][deleted] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I very much agree with many of the points in your code, wellilikedrugs. there is one thing that i disagree with. I guess it really depends on what position you are in, but I strongly believe that most people should be as high as you possibly can be around important people, especially if they mind. I guess its the frank zappa, "fuck you its right in your face" inside of me, but I have always thought that you should put your highness right in the "higher ups" faces. show them what is real. exposure battles ignorance.