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01
Fast Times at Ridgemont High
This classic Cameron Crowe feature established the teenage stoner flick way before Harold and Kumar got the munchies. Enjoy the ride and remember: Spicolli is your spirit animal.
How to watch:
Put on your best pirate costume, order the finest pepperoni pizza and laugh at the idea that Judge Reinhold's first name is 'Judge'. -
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Dazed and Confused
This one's a no-brainer, so don't bother taking it along.
This Richard Linklater moseying comedy shows us what was, what is and what Matthew McConaughey's career would be.
Full of catchphrases, witticisms, comings of age and great music, Dazed and Confused is a perfect way to spend the holiday.
How to watch:
Try as hard as you can not to say Matthew McConaughey's "All right, all right, all right" then reward yourself by saying it. -
03
Pineapple Express
This newer entry into the cannabis canon, take a long hard look at a real life scenario — surprising friendship blooming in the face of a mob war.
Heartwarming, improvised, unexpected and plain ol' dumb, Pineapple Express is just the gift that keeps on giving.
How to watch:
Try to strategize what you would do with a shotgun, a neck brace and a Daewoo against 30 armed bad guys.
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04
The Big Lebowski
The Coen Brothers probably didn't intend to make a remarkably good movie to watch among the 4/20 celebrations, but they sure did. The seedy switcheroos that make up this eclectic and timeless movie gives you whatever type of comedy your want in your life on this April 20th. Whether you want low brow, high brow or middle brow, this movie certainly ties the day together.
How to watch:
Slip on your robe, your favorite pair of jellies and make yourself a complimentary white Russian. Then, just quote and quote until you can't quote anymore. -
05
Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle
Look, even if you don't live in a part of the country lucky enough to have a White Castle within a 50 mile radius, you can probably still smell those inhaleable sliders flipping on the grill. And so it is that everyone can share in understanding the journey Harold and Kumar take to satisfy their cravings.
Oh, and a bunch of hilarious, messed up stuff happens along the way.
How to watch:
Go get the nearest White Castle equivalent and just eat in solidarity with the two heroes. Just turn the volume up so you don't miss anything while chewing. -
06
Half Baked
That could be you up there!
Half Baked is just good, throw back fun. Enough said.
How to watch:
Try to guess the type of stoner you are by the variety of different customers who call on Mr. Nice Guy.
Are you a Janeane Garofalo?
Or are you a Jon Stewart?
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07
Dude Where's My Car
Ashton Kutcher peaked way too early, but he gave us this long lasting gem of a movie. Just lay back with your 4/20 celebratory arrangement and let the mother of all dumb comedies wash over you like a cleansing spring.
How to watch:
Whatever you do, don't try to remember where your car is parked while watching. It'll spoil all the fun. -
08
Friday
Though it had numerous terrible sequels, none could stand up to the great original. The simple story of Craig standing up to a neighborhood bully will most probably fill you with inspiration. Or it will give you a fantastic movie to watch on 4/20.
How to watch:
Friday has as many good one-liners as it has life lessons. Try to guess which is which!
Some examples:
"Weed is from the earth. God put this here for me and you. Take advantage man, take advantage."
"I got mind control over Deebo. He be like "shut the f**k up." I be quiet. But when he leave, I be talking again."
"Every time I come in the kitchen, you in the kitchen. In the goddamn refrigerator. Eatin' up all the food. All the chitlins... All the pig's feet... All the collard greens... All the hog maws. I wanna eat them chitlins... I like pigs feet."
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