The Truth About 420 And The Waldos......
So these Waldos, so named because their favorite spot to puff was against a wall near their school, needed a code to keep the grown ups off their case. It was the 70s and each of them had hilarious and cunning aliases as well. Waldo Mark, Waldo Dave, Waldo Steve and the others.
Just like that 70s show but all Waldos.
The Waldos tell a fascinating story about a treasure hunt for some abandoned bud. They got a hot tip about a grow site and even had a map. They just had to meet up after practice and start their cannabis quest.
The time of the meeting? You guessed it: 4:20.
The first outing proved a bust so this became a regular thing. The group would remind each other as they passed in the halls by saying 420.
And thus, a legend was born. It really caught on among the group of friends and is catch enough to spread like wildfire. They never did find that sweet stash either. We must honor their sacrifice by lighting up in their honor.
How Did The Term Go World Wide?
The Grateful Dead feature in this origin story, since every great myth needs a soundtrack. The Dead shared a connection with some of The Waldos. Waldo Patrick (Reddix) smoked with Phil Lesh a time or two and figures he must have used the term in front of him.
Did Lesh bogart the term and take it on the road? He cant remember. Isnt that the most fitting end to the story? You cant make this stuff up.
Share The Story In Honor Of The Holiday!
Thats the truth about 420, kiddos. It is both more convoluted and simpler than you think, much like marijuana itself. Share the story with a friend or two while you toke.