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  • Hall of Flowers NYC 2025: Cali Vibes Minus the Pulse of NY Cannabis
    by Bluntness Editorial on October 16, 2025 at 9:35 pm

    Upon entering through the doors at Pier 36 it was refreshing to see row after row of identical booths, neat as a spreadsheet, designed to let the product speak for itself. Buyers drifted through the aisles with line sheets instead of selfie sticks, the volume dialed way down compared to last month’s Revelry event at the same location. And, maybe that was the point. Hall of Flowers’ first New York edition was designed for commerce, not […]

  • Gelato Strain: A Sweet and Creative Hybrid
    by Bluntness Editorial on September 26, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Gelato Strain Quick Reference What You Need to KnowThe DetailsStrain ClassificationIndica-leaning hybrid (55% Indica, 45% Sativa)THC Levels20-25% (some phenotypes reach 29%)CBD ContentAround 1%Signature EffectsCreative euphoria → gentle body relaxationTaste ProfileSweet berries, citrus, vanilla, creamy sherbetPrime TimeAfternoon creativity or evening wind-downGrowing ChallengeIntermediate levelFlower Period8-10 weeksLineageSunset Sherbet × […]

  • Discover the Delightful Lemon Cherry Gelato
    by Bluntness Editorial on September 26, 2025 at 11:30 am

    Quick Facts About Lemon Cherry Gelato Strain DetailsInformationTypeIndica-dominant hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)THC Content20-29%CBD ContentEffectsEuphoric, relaxed, happy, gigglyFlavorLemon, cherry, berry, earthy, pineyBest Time to UseAfternoon to eveningGrowing DifficultyModerate to easyFlowering Time8-9 weeksGeneticsSunset Sherbet × Girl Scout Cookies What Is Lemon Cherry Gelato Cannabis Strain? Lemon Cherry Gelato is an indica-dominant […]

  • Discover Cheetah Piss: Effects, Growing Tips, and More
    by Bluntness Editorial on September 25, 2025 at 2:19 pm

    Quick Facts About Cheetah Piss Strain DetailsInformationTypeBalanced hybrid (50% Indica / 50% Sativa)THC Content18-24%CBD ContentEffectsEuphoric, creative, then relaxingFlavorDiesel, citrus, ammonia, creamy-sweetBest Time to UseLate afternoon to eveningGrowing DifficultyIntermediateFlowering Time8-9 weeksGeneticsLemonade × Gelato 42 × London Poundcake 97 What Is Cheetah Piss Cannabis Strain? Cheetah Piss is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain […]

The Bluntness The Bluntness

  • Hall of Flowers NYC 2025: Cali Vibes Minus the Pulse of NY Cannabis
    by Bluntness Editorial on October 16, 2025 at 9:35 pm

    Upon entering through the doors at Pier 36 it was refreshing to see row after row of identical booths, neat as a spreadsheet, designed to let the product speak for itself. Buyers drifted through the aisles with line sheets instead of selfie sticks, the volume dialed way down compared to last month’s Revelry event at the same location. And, maybe that was the point. Hall of Flowers’ first New York edition was designed for commerce, not […]

  • Gelato Strain: A Sweet and Creative Hybrid
    by Bluntness Editorial on September 26, 2025 at 4:00 pm

    Gelato Strain Quick Reference What You Need to KnowThe DetailsStrain ClassificationIndica-leaning hybrid (55% Indica, 45% Sativa)THC Levels20-25% (some phenotypes reach 29%)CBD ContentAround 1%Signature EffectsCreative euphoria → gentle body relaxationTaste ProfileSweet berries, citrus, vanilla, creamy sherbetPrime TimeAfternoon creativity or evening wind-downGrowing ChallengeIntermediate levelFlower Period8-10 weeksLineageSunset Sherbet × […]

  • Discover the Delightful Lemon Cherry Gelato
    by Bluntness Editorial on September 26, 2025 at 11:30 am

    Quick Facts About Lemon Cherry Gelato Strain DetailsInformationTypeIndica-dominant hybrid (60% Indica / 40% Sativa)THC Content20-29%CBD ContentEffectsEuphoric, relaxed, happy, gigglyFlavorLemon, cherry, berry, earthy, pineyBest Time to UseAfternoon to eveningGrowing DifficultyModerate to easyFlowering Time8-9 weeksGeneticsSunset Sherbet × Girl Scout Cookies What Is Lemon Cherry Gelato Cannabis Strain? Lemon Cherry Gelato is an indica-dominant […]

  • Discover Cheetah Piss: Effects, Growing Tips, and More
    by Bluntness Editorial on September 25, 2025 at 2:19 pm

    Quick Facts About Cheetah Piss Strain DetailsInformationTypeBalanced hybrid (50% Indica / 50% Sativa)THC Content18-24%CBD ContentEffectsEuphoric, creative, then relaxingFlavorDiesel, citrus, ammonia, creamy-sweetBest Time to UseLate afternoon to eveningGrowing DifficultyIntermediateFlowering Time8-9 weeksGeneticsLemonade × Gelato 42 × London Poundcake 97 What Is Cheetah Piss Cannabis Strain? Cheetah Piss is a balanced hybrid cannabis strain […]

  • Acapulco Gold Strain Review: Effects, Growing Tips, and Medical Benefits
    by Bluntness Editorial on September 25, 2025 at 1:49 pm

    Quick Facts About Acapulco Gold Strain DetailsInformationTypeSativa-dominant landrace (70-80% sativa)THC Content18-25%CBD ContentEffectsEnergetic, creative, uplifting, focusedFlavorEarthy, coffee, honey, citrusBest Time to UseDaytimeGrowing DifficultyIntermediate to advancedFlowering Time10-11 weeks What Is Acapulco Gold Cannabis? Acapulco Gold is a legendary sativa-dominant cannabis strain that originated in Mexico’s Guerrero region during the […]

  • Hall of Flowers 2025: Why This Santa Rosa Showcase Remains a Standard Bearer for Cannabis Trade Shows
    by Bluntness Editorial on September 8, 2025 at 11:16 pm

    The cannabis industry has no shortage of events, but very few manage to balance business, culture, and community the way Hall of Flowers does. Since its launch in 2018, the Santa Rosa-based show has become a must-attend gathering for licensed brands, retailers, investors, and innovators.This year’s edition takes place September 10–11, 2025, at the Sonoma County Fairgrounds, continuing a legacy that goes far beyond trade show floor traffic. […]

  • America’s Seniors Are Sparking Up: What New Cannabis Data Reveals About Aging, Wellness, and Cultural Shifts
    by Bluntness Editorial on June 6, 2025 at 7:07 pm

    As cannabis becomes increasingly mainstream, one demographic is quietly but significantly driving the trend: seniors. A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that cannabis use among adults aged 65 and older has surged in recent years, revealing both shifting attitudes and emerging wellness strategies among older Americans.This trend marks a profound cultural pivot—one that disrupts outdated stereotypes about cannabis consumers […]

  • Legal Cannabis Markets Hit Historic $25 Billion Tax Revenue Milestone
    by Harrison Wise on June 6, 2025 at 6:06 pm

    Legal cannabis markets have generated more than $24.7 billion in cumulative state tax revenue since 2014, with 2024 setting a record $4.4 billion — but California’s proposed July 2025 tax hike from 15% to 19% reveals a fundamental contradiction in cannabis policy that could undermine the entire legal industry’s future.The unprecedented tax milestone represents both triumph and warning. While celebrating revenue success, industry experts warn […]

  • Queer Activism and Medical Marijuana: A Shared History
    by Harrison Wise on June 6, 2025 at 2:00 pm

    Over the past 50+ years, LGBTQ+ communities around the world have fought tirelessly for their rights and equality. From the watershed moment of the Stonewall Riots in 1969 to the ongoing push for trans rights and protections, LGBTQ+ history is a narrative of both triumph and adversity.Alongside this ongoing journey, an unexpected yet powerful alliance has taken root between the LGBTQ+ movement and the push for cannabis legalization. This shared […]

  • Meta’s Moderation Double Standard? Cannabis & Psychedelics vs. Sex-and-Violence Content
    by Bluntness Editorial on May 30, 2025 at 4:47 pm

    Instagram has long touted itself as a community-safe, family-friendly platform—but that claim rings hollow for cannabis and psychedelics advocates who’ve watched their educational, legal, and medically backed content get flagged, shadowbanned, or permanently erased. Meta may also restrict certain features such as commenting or sharing for accounts that violate its policies. Meanwhile, videos glorifying violence and sexual exploitation flood […]

  • New Study Debunks “Lazy Stoner” Myth: Cannabis Use Not Linked to Physical Inactivity
    by Bluntness Editorial on May 15, 2025 at 4:19 pm

    For decades, cannabis users have been portrayed as sluggish, couch-bound slackers — a trope immortalized in movies, media, and even public health messaging. But new research out of Belgium, alongside multiple studies from the United States, shows that this stereotype doesn’t hold up to scientific scrutiny.A study published in Journal of Cannabis Research earlier this month found no association between recent cannabis use and reduced physical […]

  • Revelry Buyers’ Club Proves New York’s Cannabis Industry Is Finally Hitting Its Stride
    by Harrison Wise on May 15, 2025 at 3:58 pm

    If you want to understand the state of New York’s legal cannabis industry, look no further than the most recent Revelry Buyers’ Club, held May 14 at Basilica Hudson. What began as a scrappy, community-led gathering has evolved into the beating heart of New York’s cannabis ecosystem — equal parts marketplace, cultural convening, and movement accelerator.This year’s Revelry event brought together more than 300 licensed retailers and 200+ […]

  • California’s Cannabis Tax Hike Is a Death Blow to the Legal Market
    by Harrison Wise on May 8, 2025 at 4:49 pm

    California, the birthplace of modern cannabis culture and the largest legal weed market in the world, just pushed its struggling legal industry even closer to collapse.On July 1, 2025, the state’s cannabis excise tax will rise from 15% to 19% — a staggering 26% increase — marking the maximum rate allowed under current state law. This decision, mandated by a revenue trigger in a 2022 law signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, reflects the grim […]

  • Elders and Integrity in Psychedelic Culture
    by Bluntness Editorial on May 8, 2025 at 4:28 pm

    It was probably 3 a.m. The fire was burning bright and hot. Tobacco was being offered in prayer, and a story was being shared.The medicine man was telling us about when he was younger, sitting in ceremony with one of his elders. It had been a traumatic night with the medicine — he had been rolling around in agony, the medicine squeezing and squeezing him.The elder got up from his hammock, came over, and softly asked:“Do you want to be good? […]

  • The Travel Agency Lands in SoHo — A Cannabis Retail Experience That Doubles as a Gallery
    by Bluntness Editorial on May 8, 2025 at 4:03 pm

    In a city packed with dispensaries, The Travel Agency isn’t just selling weed—it’s curating wonder. And with its latest destination at 598 Broadway, right in the heart of SoHo, the brand doubles down on its mission to elevate cannabis retail into an immersive, sensory, and cultural experience. The Travel Agency Lands in SoHo – The BluntnessFollowing the successful launch of locations in Union Square, Downtown Brooklyn, and Fifth Avenue, […]

  • PA House Pushes Forward with State-Operated Marijuana Stores
    by Bluntness Editorial on May 8, 2025 at 2:54 pm

    Pennsylvania just lit a match under its long-simmering marijuana legalization debate — and this time, it could go up in smoke or spark something entirely new.On Tuesday, in a razor-thin 102-101 vote, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced House Bill 1200, a cannabis legalization proposal with a twist: sales would flow through state-run stores, mimicking the Commonwealth’s alcohol distribution system. If passed, Pennsylvania would […]

  • New York’s Budding Cannabis Industry: Wins, Woes, and What’s Next
    by Bluntness Editorial on May 1, 2025 at 6:27 pm

    Two years into New York’s adult-use cannabis rollout, the state’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) has dropped its most comprehensive look yet at the market’s performance, challenges, and opportunities. The 2024 OCM Market Report is packed with impressive numbers and lofty intentions, but peel back the layers and a more complicated story unfolds—one where equity goals face harsh economic headwinds, regulatory delays hamper progress, and a […]

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