The Week in CelebStoner News: Aug. 19-25
Oprah Winfrey said pot has "gotten much better" since she last smoked it in 1982, the White House made fun of a reporter's marijuana question and DMX was busted yet again for weed.
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Softball Stoners Make Playoffs
DC's One Hitters split a pair of games in the Congressional Softball League playoffs and the High Times Bonghitters won the regular season title in the New York Media Softball League.
White House Press Secretary Makes Fun of Marijuana Question
In response to a question about the White House's stance on marijuana legalization, deputy press secretary Josh Earnest went for laughs rather than answer the reporter's query at Monday's presser.
Hempfest Stops Rolling of 'World's Largest Joint'
Brian Laoruangroch's plan to roll the world's largest joint at Seattle Hempfest fizzled when event security evicted him from Myrtle Edwards Park on Saturday for trespassing.
Jack Reacher Author on Weed: Smoking for 44 Years
The author who's penned 18 novels about Jack Reacher gets his inspiration from marijuana. "I’m the poster boy to prove it doesn’t do you much harm," says British-born Lee Child.
Doritos Giveaway Earns High Marks at Hempfest
The cheeky message affixed to Doritos bags given away at Hempfest by Seattle police reminds hungry stoners that "the contents of this package are as delicious as they appear."
Auburn Boots Top Tackler Over Pot Bust
Arrested for marijuana possession Saturday morning, Auburn safety Demetruce McNeal has been dismissed from the Alabama football squad by head coach Gus Malzahn.