The high life: Alternative ways to celebrate informal holiday with Mary J
Admit it — watching ‘Dazed and Confused’ for the fifth year in a row doesn’t exactly say ‘Happy 4/20!’ like it used to. And you have to outdo last year’s 4/20, which means you can’t just order Insomnia Cookies on the cheap once again.
Not to worry, though — Syracuse is more than capable of keeping you busy during this most wonderful time of the year. Your spirits may be low during this final (and unnaturally cold) stretch to summer break, but The Daily Orange is here to get them a little… you know…
Here’s 15 things you can do on 4/20 instead of sitting on your couch after getting high:
1. Skip class. Officials took away the real MayFest. This evens it out.
2. Roam through the South Campus quarry. Oakwood Cemetery is way too obvious. And it’s so freshman year.
3. Eat at a dining hall. And, for once, enjoy it.
4. Hop on the Connective Corridor. On second thought, it’ll take more than 4/20 to do that. Plus, you probably won’t be able to find the bus in your inebriated state.
5. Attend the University Senate meeting. It’s the last one of the year. Be there — Maxwell Auditorium at 4 p.m. Remember: Practical jokes are always the funniest. Just don’t stare at Chancy for too long, she’ll notice…
6. Listen to Kid Cudi with your friends. At Block Party, you’ll realize he can’t actually sing live. You’ll need the positive memories. Bonus: His newest album features tracks titled ‘Ashin’ Kusher’ and ‘Marijuana.’ It’s like he speaks your language.
7. Use copies of The D.O. as rolling papers. Hey, can’t complain about shameless self-promotion.
8. Hit up the sorority bake sales. That way, when your mom asks what you did on 4/20, you can tell her you donated to charity.
9. Ride your scooter around and scare people. No one will hear you coming. Makes it funnier. Plus, scootering while high is more fun anyway.
10. Watch ‘Super High Me.’ A stoner classic, the movie follows comedian Doug Benson as he doesn’t smoke weed for 30 days, and then smokes weed constantly for a month. The grow shop scenes will make your mouth water.
11. Throw a party. From what we’ve heard, Wednesday is the new Thursday.
12. Add definitions to Urban Dictionary. Face it — you know you make up terms while high. Why not share them with the world?
13. Three words: $5 Chinese buffet. Getting to Super King Buffet, located in Shop City Plaza, will be an amazing adventure. Once you go inside, you can satisfy your munchies in so many delicious ways.
14. People-watch in Panasci Lounge. With its proximity to Schine Dining Centerand the comfortable chairs, Panasci makes the perfect location to sit, munch and watch the good kids go to class. Nothing beats texting your friend, ‘I see you,’ and watching him or her turn around and wonder where the hell you are.
15. Avoid the dreaded smizzboot. Don’t be that one kid who overdoses on weed: smokes too much and then throws up. First off, you’ll never live that down. Second of all, how could you possibly smoke too much weed?
Published on April 19, 2011 at 12:00 pm
