As I sit here on Cinco de Mayo, with a joint in one hand and a margarita in the other, I can’t help but notice the striking similarities between smoking pot and celebrating this Mexican holiday. It may seem like a strange comparison, but bear with me as I explore the world of Cinco de Mayo and weed through the lens of ~-JohnsJoints.
First of all, both smoking pot and Cinco de Mayo involve a certain level of rebellion. Weed is still illegal in many parts of the world, and even where it’s legal, there is still a stigma attached to it. Cinco de Mayo, on the other hand, is a holiday that celebrates the Mexican army’s unlikely victory over the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. It’s a day of national pride for Mexico, but it’s also become an excuse for people all over the world to drink tequila and wear sombreros, whether they have any real connection to Mexican culture or not. Kind of like how everyone is Irish on St. Patrick’s Day.
Both smoking pot and Cinco de Mayo are also associated with a certain level of excess. People who smoke weed are often seen as lazy, unmotivated, and prone to overindulging in junk food. Similarly, Cinco de Mayo has become a day where people drink too much, eat too much, and generally let loose in a way that they might not normally do. In both cases, there’s a sense of throwing caution to the wind and indulging in things that might not be good for us, but we love them anyway.
But perhaps the most important similarity between smoking pot and Cinco de Mayo is the sense of community that they both create. When you smoke weed with a group of people, there’s a certain sense of camaraderie that develops. You’re all sharing a common experience, and there’s a feeling of mutual trust and understanding that comes with that. Similarly, when people celebrate Cinco de Mayo, there’s a sense of coming together to celebrate something that’s bigger than any one individual. Whether you’re Mexican or not, there’s a feeling of belonging that comes with being part of a celebration that’s become a global phenomenon.
Of course, there are also some key differences between smoking pot and Cinco de Mayo. For one thing, smoking weed is something that people do year-round, while Cinco de Mayo is a once-a-year event. Additionally, while smoking pot can be a solitary activity, Cinco de Mayo is all about being social and spending time with friends, just like smoking weed.
Whether you’re celebrating Cinco de Mayo with a joint in hand or simply enjoying a margarita, both activities involve a sense of rebellion, excess, and community. So go ahead, indulge a little, and enjoy the experience of being part of something bigger than yourself.
