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:
Pretty glad we were able to weed out the competition #StonerBowl
— The Stoned Society™ (@stonedsociety) January 20, 2014
Legalization advocates used the twist to promote their stance:
Marijuana legalization means increased tax revenue, fewer arrests, and apparently a trip to the Super Bowl! Seattle vs. Denver! #SuperBowl
— Drug Policy Alliance (@DrugPolicyNews) January 20, 2014
Now THIS will be a superBOWL.
Colorado v. Washington...is there a lesson here?
#WeedWillRockU #StonerBowl pic.twitter.com/GBayfobu58
— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) January 20, 2014