We asked our parents if they know what 4/20 is
We need to talk
Ah, 4/20: One of the most celebrated and revered holidays of the year. Because I enjoy causing awkward family dinner conversations, I asked my friends to text their parents, “What’s 4/20?”
Here are some of the best responses.
Some parents were experts
Submitted by Harley Williamson, UC Berkeley sophomore, Environmental Economics and Policy
Submitted by Jamie Ferrell, UC Berkeley sophomore, English
And for some it was a family learning experience
Submitted by Alexis Johnson, UC Berkeley sophomore, Molecular and Cell Biology Pre-med
Submitted by a UC Berkeley Economics Pre-med and sophomore
Some parents stated the obvious
Submitted by Sarah Goldzweig, UC Berkeley sophomore, Political Economy
Submitted by Talia Fredette, UC Berkeley freshman, English
And some, the not-so-obvious
Submitted by Hannah Brandt, UC Berkeley sophomore, Political Science
Submitted by Hannah Rouley, UC Berkeley junior, English
My grandma needed a little coaxing, but she came around
Submitted by Jamie Ferrell, UC Berkeley sophomore, English
Some were immediately suspicious
Submitted by Jamie Ferrell, UC Berkeley sophomore, English
Submitted by Megan Urvinitka, San Francisco State University sophomore, Audio Production
And some might have already started celebrating
Submitted by Megan Urvinitka, San Francisco State University sophomore, Audio Production
Submitted by Olivia Virtue, UC Berkeley sophomore, Legal Studies Pre-med
Submitted by Jenna Belton, University of Southern California sophomore, Human Biology
But no matter how you choose to acknowledge this special day, be safe and have fun!
Submitted by Arielle Swedback, UC Berkeley sophomore, Interdisciplinary Studies