Tuesday, January 21, 2014

Ice Cube: Don't Pack a Bowl at the Super Bowl

Super Bowl snacks will never taste this good again -- Ice Cube tells TMZ Sports, this year's big game is gearing up to be the STONER EVENT OF THE CENTURY ... but you better think twice before lighting up.

FYI, this year's Super Bowl teams -- the Seahawks and the Broncos -- hail from the only two states where smoking weed recreationally is legal.

So we asked Cube -- who was fundraising at Good Year headquarters in Gardena, CA today -- if he thinks the potheads from Washington and Colorado will be baking out NYC next Sunday.

Check out the clip ... Ice explains why you'll probably want to leave your bong at home.

Read more: http://www.tmz.com/2014/01/21/ice-cube-broncos-seahawks-superbowl-legal-weed/#ixzz2r2tsTUmh
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First Bong Bowl? Matchup highlights NFL's pot stance

Bong Bowl. Reefer Bowl. Stoner Bowl. These names are emerging leading up to this year's Super Bowl matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks.

Colorado and Washington are the only two states with legalized recreational marijuana in the country
Despite marijuana's growing legalization -- medical marijuana is legal in 20 states, plus D.C. -- the National Football League bans marijuana use for all its players, even if they live in those states.

Marijuana falls under the league's substance abuse policy, which is collectively bargained with the NFL Players Association.

"If our medical advisers informed us that medical marijuana may be used, then it's something we would discuss with the NFLPA. Advisers are not telling us that now," said NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy, in an e-mail to USA TODAY Network.

The Marijuana Policy Project, a group advocating marijuana legalization, has been pushing the NFL to allow players to use marijuana.

In September, MPP posted a billboard for a month outside the Denver Broncos stadium encouraging the NFL not to punish players who use marijuana.

"Players can consume as much alcohol as they want without fear of punishment by the league. If they prefer to use marijuana, they risk losing their livelihood," said Mason Tvert, spokesman for MPP, in a phone interview with USA TODAY Network.

MPP also created an online petition on Change.org, calling on NFL CommissionerRoger Goodell to change the league's marijuana policy. The petition, now closed, received more than 11,800 signatures.

Last week, in response to a question about allowing marijuana use in the NFL, Goodell said, "I do not know what is going to develop in medicine as the next opportunity, to evolve either to help with pain or help with injuries. But we will continually support the evolution of medicine because we believe it is important to our players," according to ESPN.

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick recognized the temptation of legalized marijuana to his players. He warned them not to "be stupid" about using marijuana before Sundays' American Football Conference Championship game in Denver.

Despite the ban on marijuana, two former NFL players point to marijuana use in the league. Former NFL offensive tackle Lomas Brown told The Detroit News in 2012 that at least 50% of NFL players likely smoke pot. Former Broncos tight end Nate Jackson wrote in his book Slow Getting Up about his personal use of marijuana to manage pain. Jackson wrote pain is a "big problem" in the NFL.

Regardless of the trending names like #BongBowl and #WeedBowl on Twitter, don't expect fans to smoke up at the actual game -- it's taking place in New Jersey.
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Is The NFL Ready To Legalize Weed After The Super ‘Stoner’ Bowl?

Everybody smokes trees in some way, shape or form and in this year’s Super “Stoner” Bowl in New York, it’ll be celebrated as the game features two of the biggest weed cities in the country: Washington and Colorado.

In both Seattle and Denver, marijuana has been decriminalized and is distributed for medicinal purposes which would explain the massive fan turnout mutual love everybody has for each other right now. These people are just stoned and feeling good!

But while fans are able to toke up freely just right outside the stadium and probably in it (watch this Seahawks fan casually hitting his bowl at CenturyLink Field), players themselves have to hold back otherwise face suspensions and fines.

With roughly 99.7 percent of the league blowing loud on a regular basis (that’s not an actual statistic), commissioner Roger Goodell is even mulling the decision allow players to use the herb for medicinal purposes, once it’s fully legalized of course. When asked if his guys would ever have the opportunity to use it for healing, he didn’t exactly rule it out.

“I don’t know what’s going to develop as far as the next opportunity for medicine to evolve and to help either deal with pain or help deal with injuries, but we will continue to support the evolution of medicine,” the commissioner said, via CBSSports.com.
 What’s even more interesting is that according to data from the University of California’s Center for Medicinal Cannabis Research, there’s already some proof in the pudding. Mmmm… pudding.

“Reasonable evidence that cannabis is a promising treatment in selected pain syndromes caused by injury or diseases of the nervous system.”

This, aligned with President Obama’s recent admission that weed isn’t any more dangerous than drinking alcohol, is a step forward for NFL players everywhere to get equal smoking rights.
Retired NFL defensive back Hamza Abdullah said it best when he broke down what doctors are doing in the league today. Marijuana could potentially be an x-factor to helping players deal with pain and even cope with mental issues once their playing days are over.

“If you’re 50 and have some ailments, doctors will give you marijuana,” says Abdullah. “If your 26, 27, and play in the NFL, you can’t have marijuana but they’ll give you Vicodin or Percocet.”
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Smoke-A-Bowl? Seahawks and Broncos come from the only two states to legalize marijuana

You might call it The Stoner Bowl.

This year's Super Bowl will be played by teams from the only two states that have legalized marijuana.

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks will face each other in two weeks, representing residents in Colorado and Washington, respectively, who can legally buy and smoke pot recreationally.

As the match was set late Sunday night, the realization dawned on Twitter, which had something — OK, a lot — to say about it:

Legalization advocates used the twist to promote their stance:

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Bong Bowl, Weed Bowl, 420 Bowl

Oh, well it’s just getting started! Share yours!
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Legal marijuana states to face off in Bong Bowl … er, Super Green Bowl ... Weed Bowl?

Well, it’s happened, says Seattle PI. And we think it’s going to get real funny. But, it’s all fun and games until someone bogarts a joint at the Bud Bowl … Silver Haze Bowl … Weed Bowl … Bong Bowl … Stoner Bowl … Hell, the world’s just getting started!

“Pass The Doritos Bowl”

The only two states in the union (and two of only three places on the planet) where marijuana is not only legal but have a budding legal system for growing and selling will face each other in the Super Bowl.

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Twitter users hail Seattle-Denver 'Stoner Bowl'

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J., Jan. 20 (UPI) -- The Twitter-based Super Bowl buzz for Denver and Seattle surrounds the fact the teams come from the only two states to legalize recreational use of marijuana.

The Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks scored victories during the weekend to move on to the Super Bowl in two weeks, leading the hashtag "#StonerBowl" to trend on Twitter and spark discussion about both teams coming from states with legalized recreational marijuana use, Digital First Media reported Monday.

"Now THIS will be a superBOWL. Colorado v. Washington...is there a lesson here? #WeedWillRockU #StonerBowl" tweeted "Star Trek" star and activist George Takei.

The Drug Policy Alliance, which supports legalization, used the opportunity to list the benefits of legal pot.
"Marijuana legalization means increased tax revenue, fewer arrests, and apparently a trip to the Super Bowl! Seattle vs. Denver! #SuperBowl" the group tweeted on its @DrugPolicyNews account.

Read more: http://www.upi.com/Odd_News/2014/01/20/Twitter-users-hail-Seattle-Denver-Stoner-Bowl/UPI-48731390252686/#ixzz2r2hk7gCv
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Let the Stoner Bowl Pot Puns Begin!

By now you know the Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks will be playing in the Super Bowl.
You've probably also been made punfully aware these are the two largest cities in the only two states that have legalized marijuana.

"This gives new meaning to the term Super BOWL," quipped Jay Leno before the matchup had even been set. Once Niners' QB Colin Kaepernick's pass to the right corner of the end zone was bogarted by the Seahawks, the puns were blazing. (Colin, don't you know you're supposed to pass the dutchie on the left hand side?)

This is no jive and I'm going to be blunt about this. This Super BOWL gives us the hook-up to gage this country's spark to legalize marijuana to a tea. Stoner Bowl. Loda Bowl. Alpaca Bowl. Green Bowl. Doobie Bowl. The Real Bud Bowl. Smolka Bowl. When late night hosts and USA Today are joking about it, the Drug Czar seems more like a moralizing buzzkill than protector of America's youth.

President Obama seems to be "evolving" on legalization as he did with letting gays marry. Wanna bet more than a quarter of the states are green with envy at $1 million a day in marijuana sales in Colorado, taxed at 10% + 15% + state and local sales tax? Every pot pun reference to marijuana legalization in the haze of two weeks of Stoner Bowl hype is another day closer to prohibition going up in smoke.

Had enough? Heh, try and concentrate, I'm about to shatter the US journalism high for most pot pun references per word. You can't keep a lid on me!

To Super Bowl CDXX, featuring the Seattle THChawks and the Mile High Denver Broncos, brought to you by Bud Light, Miller High Life, and every fast food outlet there is! Ladies and gentlemen, here to sing our national anthem at 4:20pm Mountain Time: Lady Gaga, Rihanna, and Mylie Cyrus! (Seriously, the Super Bowl kicks off ten minutes after 4:20pm in Denver.)

Now, off to the coin toss, with honorary captains Errl Campbell of the Oilers, Bud Grant, Joe Greene, Trent Green and Ed Budde of the Chiefs, and the Jets 1981 defensive line, the New York Sack Exchange.
The Mile High Broncos win the toss, but are plagued on their opening series by calls for holding. This probably stems from seeds of doubt about long-term employment prospects for the guards. Peyton Manning eventually passes the bomb around his circle of receivers, only to be denied by THChawks dropping into a dime on 4th & 20 with safeties meeting at the point of the catch.

On to the Halftime Show, featuring Willie Nelson, Snoop Dogg, the Black Crowes, Cannabis Corpse, the Kottonmouth Kings, Cypress Hill, and, of course, very special guests... wait for it... the Doobie Brothers!
In the second session, the THChawks are rolling Marshawn Lynch between the hash marks. The frigid Giants Stadium is no hot box and it puts pressure on the knee joints. Just as Russell Wilson is in the shotgun, the O-line gives up a fat sack. Both teams are playing on grass, making it easier for linebackers to stalk the half-back who leaves the backfield on a zip route.

In the end, these two teams were cashed. The score was tied with 4:20 remaining. It came down to the THChawks' kicker who, not to wax eloquently, was like buddah as he nailed the winning kick as the clock snuffed out. The stoner football gods were kind to Seattle as Denver was shorted, 7-10.

There, mainstream journalists. Eighty puns and references to the devil's lettuce in a six-hundred thirty word piece works out to a 12.7% pot pun rate. I don't think even you can beat that. (I'm not talking to you, United Kingdom!)
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It's Denver vs. Seattle in the Stoner Bowl!


The two states that have legalized marijuana for recreational use will have teams facing off against each other in the Super Bowl on Feb. 2. Denver is representing Colorado and Seattle for Washington.

Both teams advanced to what's being called the Stoner Super Bowl by defeating rivals on Sunday. While the Broncos had a fairly easy 26-16 victory over New England to take the AFC title, the Seahawks staged a fourth-quarter rally to stun San Francisco, 23-17, for NFC bragging rights.

Denver boasts the best quarterback in football, Peyton Manning, who set records for touchdown passes (55) and passing yardage (5,477) in the regular season. They're the highest-scoring team in the NFL, averaging 38 points per game. In contrast, Seattle has the best defense in the league (just 14 points scored against them per game) and a quarterback in Russell Wilson who had 26 TD tosses and 3,357 yards.

One reason to root for Seattle is that Wilson has been supported by Phish, whose song "Wilson" has become a favorite at home games.

On the other hand, Colorado - and more specifically Denver - recently made history by becoming the first state to sell marijuana for all uses in stores. Washington State will follow Colorado's lead this spring. Both states voted to legalize it in 2012.

As of this writing, Denver is favored to win the Stoner Bowl by three points. Both teams complied 13-3 records during the season and won both their playoffs games. The are extremely closely matched.

Rumor is kick-off will be rescheduled to 4:20. Who do you favor? Who do you think is going to win the Stoner Bowl?
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Stoner Bowl 2014


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Super Bowl? Stoner Bowl, more like it. Seahawks vs Broncos is battle of states where marijuana is legal

UMMM, duuude, like, pass the chips and like, some more chips and y'know, maybe some more chips or somethin'. 

There's this big, like, football game in two weeks between teams from the only two states in the USA where dope, I mean weed, uh, I mean marijuana is like, totally legal and everything.

Oh man, the colours of those teams are so beautiful. The Seattle Seahawks are all like, forest green. And the Denver Broncos are like, fluorescent cosmic orange.

It's like there's a kaleidoscope in my head and everybody's invited.

For those of you who are into heavy stuff like scores and all that, the Seattle Seahawks just beat the San Francisco 49ers 23-17.

Earlier today, the Denver Broncos beat the New England Patriots 26-16. Man, you shoulda seen that Tom Brady after the game. He was, like, totally bummed to the max.

Weed was legalised in 2012 in both Colorado Washington state, with adults allowed to possess small quantities for medical or non-medical personal use.

There is no, like, data, on consumption of corn chips and other products in said states, but it's safe to say local stores should stock up a little more than usual for the Super Bowl on Monday February 3.
Oh, and if you're heading to the game in New Jersey, maybe allow a little extra time for traffic if you know what we mean.

Whoaaaaah.

Sorry, just saw a unicorn. Big one, too.

Hey by the way, if you're into this kind of heavy stuff, here's our, like, proper match report.
Or like, whatever.
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Punt, pass, puff: Super Bowl XLVIII = Stoner Bowl I?

  • Seahawks, Broncos from only states to legalize marijuana
  • Fire up the jokes about munchies and a Snoop Dogg halftime show!
One has a dynamic offense. The other, a suffocating defense.

One team's star is brash and loud. The other's star is reserved and humble.

But as the Internet quickly figured out Sunday night, there is one thing which Super Bowl combatants Denver and Seattle have in common: They each play in one of only two states where recreational marijuana use is legal.


Way to harsh the mellow, ADAM. And the answer is two.
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Denver Broncos and Seattle Seahawks to Meet in Stoner Bowl

The ganja gods are at play once again! The Denver Broncos and the Seattle Seahawks will meet in the 48th Super Bowl on February 2nd. What makes this game particularly intriguing -- and will be noted by sportswriters countless times in the hype leading up to the Big Game -- is that the Broncos and Seahawks both hail from the only states that permit adult, recreational use of marijuana.

Not that it makes that big a difference. The NFL is staunchly opposed to pot use by players and individual teams have their own strict policies, as evidenced by New England Patriots Coach Bill Belichick warning to his team prior to his playoff loss against the Broncos. Running back LeGarrette Blount said Belichick addressed the team about smoking pot in Denver. "Bill told us about it. He basically told us, ‘Don’t go out there and be stupid.’“

(Considering the beatdown they received at the hands of Peyton Manning and the Broncos, maybe pot would have helped.)

There’s no chance of any legal pot use by players at this year’s game. It’s being played at MetLife Stadium, the home of the New York Giants and New York Jets, located in New Jersey. Jersey Governor Chris Christie, who is currently under intense scrutiny for allegedly creating a massive traffic jam in the town of a political opponent as political retaliation, has been adamantly opposed to medical marijuana in NJ, despite laws that have been on the books for four years. As for New York City, which will serve as Super Bowl headquarters, both medical and recreational pot are illegal.
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Seahawks vs. Broncos: The #stonerbowl is on

The Seattle Seahawks clinched the NFC title on Sunday to earn a berth in the 48th Super Bowl on Feb. 2, taking on the Denver Broncos. So what’s to talk about?

On Twitter, the topic du Bowl was a toss-up between the #RichardSherman “Don’t-you-ever-talk-about-me” interview and this factoid of ever-changing times: The teams are housed in the only two states in the U.S. to have passed laws legalizing the recreational use of marijuana.

Once the final whistle was blown, it took social media all of two seconds to start passing the #stonerbowl puns — that hashtag’s been trending for a week — as well as #reeferbowl and a few others with gusto:







But it seems a full-fledged “let’s make it legal everywhere” push is far from the mind of our nation’s leader. In a a lengthy New Yorker interview for its Jan. 27 edition, President Barack Obama laid out his feelings on reefers and more. #Obama was taking plenty of flak on Twitter over the comment that he doesn’t think pot is “more dangerous than alcohol.” He, of course, couched that by saying it was less dangerous “in terms of its impact on the individual consumer.” Yes, he smoked it as a kid (as is well documented), but he discourages his daughters from doing the same, POTUS said. His biggest problem? Radically disproportionate arrests and jail time due to marijuana for minorities. While “middle-class kids don’t get locked up for smoking pot,” poor African-American and Latino kids do, said Obama.

  We shouldn’t be “locking up kids or individual users for long stretches of jail time when some of the folks who are writing these laws have probably done the same thing,” he says.

But jury’s out on whether Obama is going the whole hog on legalizing pot. He said the “experimenting” that’s going to be taking place in Colorado and Washington will be “a challenge” and a slippery slope could be the result.

 Sports and politics. Hmm..
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