New York City Smoke Shops Are Too Bright
Summary
A straphanger who doesn't even smoke weed has strong opinions about NYC's explosion of overly bright smoke shops. The lighting is all wrong. Instead of lava lamps and dark basements with Bob Marley posters, these dispensaries look like hospitals. "Zaza Exotics" signs glow on every corner, ruining the city's nighttime vibe. Kareem agrees completely, calling it "hospital D room chic" versus the proper "dorm room chic" weed culture deserves. The rider admits he's happy the city's shutting many of them down, though he worries about getting canceled for commenting on a culture that isn't his. Kareem reassures him this take is universal. Everyone hates the fluorescent glare.
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So what's your take? I think that the New York City smoke shops are too brightly lit. I mean, 100% agree. Everyone in the world agrees with that.
Okay, I thought that would be interesting and unique. Yeah, it's taking weed culture in like a lighting direction that I don't want it to go in. It's two weed lighting should be like lava lamps, dark basements with Bob Marley posters.
Yeah, you want dorm room chic? Exactly. Not hospital D room chic. And it also ruins the like ambian of the city at night. Right now there's just a sign that says Zaza Exotics. Totally, and they're on every corner. I'm happy that they're getting shut down by the city.
Do you buy your weed there? Um, I don't actually smoke weed. It's not really my culture to talk about, so don't cancel me for that.
You can't get canceled for this. Okay, good. This is a take that everyone agrees with. I think you're going to be a hero in this.
Okay, good. I'm glad. I'm glad I was nervous. The new Eric Adams. Well, all right. Vote for vote for this random white guy on Subway Takes for May.