Ever had BOTL confused for another kind of leaf?

[WARDOGG]

Brothers,

Lately, while sporting my BOTL hat out on the town, I've been getting asked if either I smoke or have any marijuana? When I ask them as to why they think that, they state it's because of my hat and the reference to the leaf? Now, maybe this has to due with me living in California where a lot of the population does this crap but who knows.

I will say that since I'm law enforcement this has led to some interesting and funny situations. Usually, I respond with " why you looking to buy some?" They usually say yes, we negotiate a price, I make it look like I'm rooting for a baggie but I pull out my badge instead. Hilarity or calamity then ensues.

Anyway, anyone have this happen to them?

 

[sonarman]

Can't say I have but thats some funny chit there man!

 

[gentimmy]

you need to start filming people's reactions to the badge.

 

[tedski]

While enjoying my (briar) pipe, I'm often asked by people (with big grins and/or winks) ...
'Hey, what are you smoking?"

I generally reply ...
"A special blend of natural leaf from several countries."

This results in confusion or sometimes inquiries into possible sharing (which I decline).

On the flip side, I do partake on rare occasion and marvel at the stuff they grow these days compared to the 80's. :flying:

 

[hdroadglide]

The one time I was asked about it was while going through security at the flint mi airport. I was relieved when the guy smiled after I explained it to him!

 

[RonC]

have had it happen several times.

heres an even better one. remember Cigarmony's "got puros" shirt? well, I am at a cash register at Sears. I am the only one of line. The cashier is a young hottie. she is staring at my shirt. she asks what it means, and I tell her. so she replies "oh, i thought it said "got pussy". naturally, i turned red as an apple, then she laughed, and so did i.

 

[tedski]

:rofl: @ Ron

 

[JNT]

lol... I mentioned this site to one of the guys I work with, and the first thing out of his mouth was that it sounds like some hippie, pot smoking cult.

 

[danthebugman]

Not that I know of yet, but I'm sure. Especially with some of the looks I've gotten.

Dan

 

[aquarich]

I haven't had it happen, but because I have a feeling it might, I wear it to the golf course or B &M only.

 

[GoingPostal]

Here in California everyone assumes the green leaf, but once i explain it usually get a dissapointed look.

 

[smokingIsh]

I was in a gas station one day last fall picking up some beer and the cashier was a strange talkative lady. She proceded to tell me how she loved to play in the leaves and she looks so forward to when the leaves change colors and she really liked my shirt. I just smiled and hurried out of the store so as not to be infected by her tree hugging mentality. I didnt even bother to explain.

 

[Jwrussell]

have had it happen several times.

heres an even better one. remember Cigarmony's "got puros" shirt? well, I am at a cash register at Sears. I am the only one of line. The cashier is a young hottie. she is staring at my shirt. she asks what it means, and I tell her. so she replies "oh, i thought it said "got pussy". naturally, i turned red as an apple, then she laughed, and so did i.

To quote, "Dude, Where's My Car?":

And then?

 

[Clint]

I'm sure most people do think it's a pot reference.

 

[jwintosh]

yep!! i get shit all the time from my partners

 

[Treinenwj]

I get that all the time. I don't bother wearing botl gear anywhere I wouldn't want to explain it now. Just around the house or running errands.

 

[Alwayslit]

LOL, sounds like some youtube worthy footage.

 

[SkinsFanLarry]

Never had anyone question me about wearing my hat and I damn near live in it!

 

[bigbwalls]

Never had anyone question me about wearing my hat and I damn near live in it!

Me too. It's a very comfortable hat so I wear it everywhere. I haven't had one person ask me about it.

 

[Panicbound]

Yes, I had to quit wearing it because my family did not believe that it was due to cigars!