Saying 'Marijuana' or 'Dope' – Cannabis Slang Discussion
Saying 'Marijuana' or 'Dope' – Cannabis Slang Discussion
Today on Lex’s World I discuss how I feel about the words ‘marijuana’ and ‘dope’ and to what degree these are appropriate terms to use for Cannabis. One of them is an old throwback to Mexican culture that was used against Cannabis during the Reefer Madness Era, the other is a reference to Dopamine and is a uselessly broad drug term. Can either be reclaimed?
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I call it "bud" usually, or "flower". Dope is a bad term for all the reasons stated in the video, and marijuana is just a clumsy word to say. Anyone upset by the term "marijuana" is a fucking tool. imo…
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explanation spot on brotha
I hate "marijuana"
I heard it was a derogatory anti Mexican term and therefore idiot.
I agree with you 100% brother, lol my dad is a baby boomer and has called bud "dope" since then, I’ve made a little progress though, he’s calling it "pot" Which is better to me anyway.
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Um , what kinda hole are we going down here!!!
I also exclusively call it cannabis. Personally I believe “Weed” in an insult to the plant as it deserves much more praise than that name suggests. I’m fine with using the term Marijuana but I still don’t get a good oompa loompa vibe about it as it still carries a negative stigma among the uninformed.
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I call it dope all the time lol does it matter?
Good video Lex …. i agree, i never use the term dope or weed …. ✌🏽
Hey LEX, i have been a sub for some time, and despite what people say here in the coments, and not wanting any beef pls… Ganja is not slang as some say, its a regional name for it, and marijuana on the other side is not a regional name for it, marijuana is a mix of herbs, mainly weed or ganja buds, mixed with a few others smokable herbs, in minimal quantities. if im wrong sorry for the ramble, but this is what many people have been saying. The US WAR on drugs took the name marijuana because it was easier to relate it to an actual psicodelic dangerous mix of herbs therefore law enforcing is easier.
I’m okay with calling things what they actually are. Unfortunately …op, you got there, the cop thing. #TOMARS
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Howard Marks stated that we should always use the word "marijuana", because that’s the name of the plant and we should "take it back" (similar to the queer argument). I like to use the word marijuana, it has such a negative impact on certain people that have been taught that is a "bad thing", that the more I use it, the less negative it becomes. Cannabis is the scientific name so it’s more precise, but no one uses the word "Canis" to refer to dogs instead.
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Gheezus Khreist. Who gives a fuck? I’m tired of people looking for racism in fucking everything. Marijuana racist? REALLY?? Fucking get over yourselves limp wrists.
the only person that uses marijuana and dope in a sentence is Jeff sessions that racist piece of shit.
Call it whatever you want
Can’t we have ONE THING IN LIFE WHERE WE LEAVE RACISM OUT OF ??? SICKENING, A SMOKER IS A SMKOKER, DON’T SHARE YOUR RACISTS B S !!! I AGREE WITH LEX 100 % I NEVER SAY "DOPE", USUALLY WEED/CANNIBIS. GREAT ADVICE!
Only absolute pansies care if the word "marijuana" is "racist"
Although I mostly just use the terms "herb" or "bud"
It’s fucking whatever you want to call it fuck me if you’re objectively referring to a physical object you’re not being racist. End of discussion. However, if you hear a word that is the definition for a plant, and you instantly relate it to racism, you’re the one with the prejudice and racist perceptions. It’s a hypocritical statement.
I usually call it Bud
What about Hemp? Is not Hemp also correct? Is there a difference between Hemp and cannabis?
#TOMARS
In California it’s called tree lol
I’m Hispanic, and I don’t fucking care if anyone calls it “marijuana”.
I never really heard anyone call it Dope, but people calling it Marijuana (especially if they are proponents of it) irritate me because IMO it’s a constant reminder of the propaganda and bullshit of the past. It should be removed from being the official word of choice in law & politics as ya boi Harry Anslinger was responsible for not only giving the word negative connotation and popularising it under prohibitionists, but also for literally making it law to use that word as an official refrence to it.
nobody should get offended by the word Marijuaha or Marihuana, it’s how it’s called in spanish!
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Where does the term "pot" come from?
Dope is pot
.. slang word for marijuana was 420
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Calling ganja "cannabis" just makes you sound like a geek who takes herb too seriously (i admit i am one of those geeks) . "GANJA" should be the proper term, it just rolls off the tongue and has such a chill irie "twang"/vibe to it and the word "ganja" has been used for millennia. This was even discussed in High Times once. I seriously don’t think calling it MJ isn’t wrong unless you’re either virtue signaling or you hate mexicans and don’t like using their words. Imo, i think calling it "pot"sounds the most insulting, but then again it’s not that big of a deal to me.
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i stopped using it years ago. i only refer to it as cannabis or ganja now.
Exactly I Agree Alex. Not a fan of the word dope myself. Loving the knowledge on your second channel as well.
My most common term is "pot" or "weed". I knew marijuana was weed in Mexico and dope was for dopamine but I don’t know where plain ole "pot" is derived from. Anyone know?
Same points
Im a scientist.
I call it Cannabis.
What about the word weed? We don’t call apples weed. Or a tree a bush.
its funny how in my city everybody says motai (mota=spanish for weed)
my city is like 20.000 citizens and not even the town next to us know this term its a unique word for our small city lol
I think this is politically correct and who cares. Theres an old hippie comic I’ve read. It said.
FREEWHEELIN’ FRANKLIN
"Dope will get you through times of no MONEY better than money will get you through times of no dope." They were meaning cannabis. I know what you’re saying but, lets say what we wanna say for freedom sakes! Pot,ganja,etc
I do love your videos though, you kick ass
I’ve always called it cannabis, always will bit let’s not become like these over sensitive bed wetters in this sjw/pc society
Yes, Cannabis, thank you Lex. I don’t like weed, dope or marijuana, they all have negative connotations. The Spanish origin was "mariguan" I believe, with different variants through the 1920’s. There is no history of the noun prior to 1873. Good stuff Lex, keep it up!
Cannabis… period!!! Corrupt rascist white politicians used the "M" word to vilify and oppress!! Cannabis period!!
Always hated that term “dope.” The implications are misleading when using cannibus. I tend to chastise ppl who use it in our conversation.
You’re right I feel like the word (dope) is dirty and it’s not for cannabis, I say weed that’s more like it for cannabis, bye.
It’s like the n word.