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The great thing about pop culture is that it can be enjoyed in a variety of ways. A beloved show can bring people together, whereas a special movie can help you realize a deep truth about yourself. But sometimes, you don’t need anything as powerful as that. Sometime you just need a background watch while you partake in some less-than-nationally-legal substances. When it comes to a good high, pop culture still has your back, and we do too.
It’s hard to decide exactly what you should watch blazed. You don’t want anything too plot intensive in case you lose focus, but you also want something that will take advantage of your heightened appreciation of crazy visuals. No matter what type of high you’re on or want, this list should help you out. Light it up, my friends.
'Home Movies'
This weird and sweet cartoon blends the innocence of childhood with the cynicism of adulthood. As odd as Home Movies undoubtedly is, it’s always been one of the best series that straddles the line between being for both age groups. Sink into Home Movies’ squiggly drawn world and get ready to be entertained by one of the greatest voice actors out there, H. Jon Benjamin.
'The Big Lebowski' (1998)
This Coen brothers comedy about bowling is a classic stoner watch. Starring Jeff Bridges, John Goodman, Steve Buscemi, Julianne Moore, and John Turturro, this one has it all — deadbeats, kidnappers, nihilists, porn mobsters, trippy visuals, and the Coen brothers’ iconic style. If you’ve never seen it before, The Big Lebowski is a must-see. If you have, it’s more than worth a rewatch.
'Kung Fury' (2015)
Looking for something short, sweet, and weird to compliment your high? Go no further than this Kickstarter-funded kung-fu epic. If you imagined what it would look like if Miami Vice met time travel, ninjas, Nazis, and VCR technology, the result would be Kung Fury. Clocking in at just over half an hour and featuring a cameo from David Hasselhoff, this is one crazy watch that never gets old.
'Broad City'
There are a lot of stoner duos in film and television but few are more fun than Abbi Jacobson and Ilana Glazer. Broad City isn’t overtly insane like Arrested Development or Atlanta. However, it features the perfect blend of funny, relatable lines and just believable enough plots to make for a great chill watch. The best part about this one is that regardless if you’re stoned, drunk, or sober, Broad City holds up 100 percent.
'Batman: The Movie' (1966)
Grab your Shark Repellant Bat Spray and get ready for some nonsense. Before Christopher Nolan turned the Dark Knight into the most angst-ridden superhero out there, Adam West made him unabashedly fun. From groovy dances to terrible Riddler costumes, this silly superhero flick will leave you laughing with and at it in the best possible way.
'Enter the Void' (2009)
Do you want some trippy visuals? Buckle up — I’ve got some craziness for you. Directed by the controversial and always-interesting director Gaspar Noe, this psychedelic tour of life and death is told through a young American drug dealer. There’s a scene where the main character watches his own autopsy, a scene that shows sex from inside a vagina, and too many visually insane moments to count. This one is sure to leave you saying WTF in a good way.
'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'
This is another option if you’re looking for a low-key watch while you light up. There are no rules, no characters, and no limits to this iconic improve series, which means you don’t need to remember anything or pay complete attention. Just mellow out and laugh at the inevitable onslaught of dick jokes and silly situations from each episode. Plus, the CW’s version of the series is hosted by comedy dream turned human, Aisha Tyler. You can’t get much better than that.
'Cake Boss'
Is there anything that compliments a high better than delicious food? Sadly, there are no shows out there that can deliver you food while you watch, but this cooking show about some of the craziest and most ambitious baked goods around will nicely compliment your need for munchies.
'Metalocalypse'
Oh hi again Brendon Small! It seems as though the creator of Home Movies and Metalocalypse understands one viewing audience VERY well. If you’re a casual smoker with a low tolerance for guts and gore, do not watch this series by any means. However, if gross out humor is your thing, this Adult Swim series makes for the perfect hilarious companion.
'Planet Earth' and 'Planet Earth II'
You knew this was going to be on the list. One of the most iconic nature series of all time makes for an incredible watch stoned, so you better believe that its sequel does as well. Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, the beautiful visuals of the series and the beautiful stories in each episode will leave you stunned by the majesty of Mother Nature. But look out. You may feel a bit too sympathetic toward the prey in the more violent scenes.
