17 Absolutely False Things Everyone Assumes About Marijuana Smokers

    Just because we're stoners doesn't mean we're lazy.

    Mathew Guiver
    by Mathew Guiver

    BuzzFeed Staff

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    1. That we’re lazy.

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    Pot smokers come in all shapes and sizes...

    And not all of us are lazy!

    2. That we’re not very intelligent.

    3. That we eat insane food combinations.

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    Smoking a bowl before a good meal is amazing, obvi.

    But not everyone who smokes marijuana does the whole gummy bears on pizza thing. A lot of us enjoy weed with a fine meal, and there are even restaurants in Colorado that offer weed pairings! 🍴

    4. That we don’t have career ambitions.

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    Nowadays it's easy to be a professional stoner. Just get yourself a portable vape, and you're good to go.

    5. That we’re always paranoid.

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    Only newbies let the paranoia get to them. That is unless you happen to be home alone on a Friday night smoking while you watch Paranormal Activity. Cuz that shit's scary no matter how blazed you are.

    6. That we're couch potatoes.

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    Who doesn't enjoy the odd weekend day camped out on a sofa? But not everyone who smokes marijuana spends all of their free time lying on a couch.

    7. That we all love Bob Marley.

    8. That we’re criminals.

    9. That we're easily amused.

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    Don't act like watching someone blow perfect smoke rings isn't awe inspiring!

    10. That we want to smoke you out.

    11. That we’re all artistic.

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    Lana definitely makes the artistic stoner chick thing work, but most of us don't look this glamorous smoking a bowl in our pajamas after a long day at the office.

    12. That we’re all physically out of shape.

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    Um, hello Michael Phelps!

    There are plenty of high profile athletes who smoke weeds, but a lot of us non-celebrity potheads make an effort to stay in shape too. There's even a growing community of ultra marathon running stoners.

    13. That we’re always late.

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    Hey, it's hard navigating public transportation when you've been smoking herb.

    14. That we’re all liberal hippies.

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    Republicans smoke weed too!

    15. That we don’t like leaving home.

    16. That we’ve been to Amsterdam.

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    Really though, who wouldn't want to visit Amsterdam?

    And what's the harm in getting a little herb while you're there?

    17. That we spend all our money on weed.