Cheech and Chong to Reunite for Comedy Tour

By Jeralyn, Section Media
Posted on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:00:47 PM EST
Tags: Cheech and Chong, Tommy Chong (all tags)

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Resolving a 25 year inability to just get along, Cheech and Chong, recognizing they aren't getting any younger, are going to reunite and go on tour with a comedy show, called "Hey, What's That Smell?" Details will be announced this afternoon.

Says Cheech Marin:

Marin said he thinks dope humor can be as funny today as it was back in the '70s.

"I think it's time for a revival of dope jokes. It's a much bigger audience now, it's much more widespread and institutionalized," he said in an interview earlier this month.

I hope someone books them for Denver the week of the Convention. The Dems could use some prodding about the need to reform our marijuana laws.

Here's my 90 second video interview of Tommy Chong at Owl Farm last year, with Jimmy Ibbotson (formerly of the Nitty Gritty Dirt band) singing in the background.)

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Speaking of Marijuana Laws... (5.00 / 1) (#2)
by danmac on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:15:56 PM EST

Article on the proposal (HR5843) by Barney Frank to end federal penalties for adults possessing marijuana...

http://www.cnn.com/2008/POLITICS/07/30/frank.marijuana/index.html

Appreciate Barney's efforts.... (5.00 / 1) (#5)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:35:41 PM EST

but I don't think his proposal will see the light of day.

Far too much powerful opposition.


You're probably... (none / 0) (#7)
by MileHi Hawkeye on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:49:37 PM EST

...spot on in your assessment, kdog. But, we've got to start somewhere and I appreciate those with the guts to bring attention to the issue on a Federal/national level.

Baby steps...


: I love Barney (none / 0) (#8)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:56:41 PM EST

but this is a "Nixon and China" thing.
it will have to be done by a republican. or at least WITH a republican. fortunately some are ready to help.

: I hear ya.... (none / 0) (#9)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:56:47 PM EST

I do appreciate the efforts of Barney and Paul...it's nice to hear people talking about the tyranny amongst us.
Just frustrating to know it will be with us for a long long time to come...I don't expect to ever toke legally on US soil in my lifetime, unless I go to Cali and feign an illness.

Go Barney! (none / 0) (#4)
by MileHi Hawkeye on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:34:09 PM EST

I'm surprised that the article is pretty even-handed. Usually it is the same tired old scare tactics without an opposing viewpoint.

'If HR 5843 were passed, the House would support marijuana smokers possessing up to 100 grams -- about 3½ ounces -- of cannabis without being arrested. It would also give its blessing to the "nonprofit transfer" of up to an ounce of marijuana.'

Co-sponsored by Ron Paul.


missed this in my earlier quick read (none / 0) (#14)
by Katherine Graham Cracker on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:14:05 PM EST

I reposted the same link....I think if more people understood how much money is wasted on enforcing pot laws including putting people in jail --it could pick up steam. For cryin' out loud a deficit the size of the US --end wasteful government spending


It's got to take an awful lot of effort... (5.00 / 0) (#11)
by Jerrymcl89 on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:58:12 PM EST

... for two stoners to sustain a 25-year feud.

um, 35? (none / 0) (#41)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 04:17:52 PM EST

I know it has to be more than 25


: sorry, I get it (none / 0) (#42)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 04:22:39 PM EST

25 years since the stopped. that makes sense.
but hasnt one of them been in jail for at least part of that time?

What's next? (5.00 / 0) (#20)
by desertswine on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:53:49 PM EST

Debbie Reynolds and Eddie Fisher?

Cool.... (none / 0) (#1)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:07:33 PM EST

2 American legends reunited after all these years.

Any word on Tom Skerritt making a cameo as Strawberry?

I saw Cheech and Chong (none / 0) (#3)
by samanthasmom on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:16:03 PM EST

live @1970. They weren't very well known yet. I think they were the opening act for John Sebastian IRRC. Every time I take my dog to the dog park, I am reminded of their poodle sketch.

btw (none / 0) (#10)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 01:57:07 PM EST

Dave's not here

I was thinking the same thing (none / 0) (#29)
by BarnBabe on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:46:19 PM EST

Back in the 70's some friends were over while I was not home and they had left the 8 track on. Memories. I came home with the current boyfriend thinking we were alone. Then I hear 'Is that you Dave?' I am looking everywhere thinking someone is in the house. There is the 'Dave's not here man'. Took 5 mins to trace it back to the tape.It was like keystone cops looking for the source of the hider.

On another note. I saw them in Miami. It was one of those huge places where everyone was just passing the who know what along the aisle. There were the policemen standing on the stage and they did that dog chasing dog, raising the leg you know where. They were extremely funny, I think. Heh. Dr. Hook and the Medicine show were on the stage too.


I use to torture my younger brother with (none / 0) (#30)
by Rhouse on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:50:45 PM EST

that phrase every time he'd call home. He would always get mad with me after a few minutes of that routine--still he always had good pot.


Do I have to mention what his (none / 0) (#31)
by Rhouse on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:52:07 PM EST

first name was?


: I suspect there were many Daves (none / 0) (#37)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 04:11:45 PM EST

who came to hate that routine.

Barney Frank is on the Job (none / 0) (#12)
by Katherine Graham Cracker on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:01:35 PM EST

write on!

Barney Frank has legislation

How about Barney for VP? (none / 0) (#13)
by samanthasmom on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:05:46 PM EST

: ha (none / 0) (#15)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:14:34 PM EST

I would be so on board.
I might even work the phones.

: Barney for pres.... (none / 0) (#17)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:19:10 PM EST

he's one of but a handful of Dems I could actually stomach voting for.

That's just what we need (none / 0) (#16)
by SoCalLiberal on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:18:43 PM EST

Maybe Obama can smoke pot during the convention because that is sure to win over voters. He's practicing a new kind of politics afterall.

It would end.... (none / 0) (#18)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:22:40 PM EST

my opposition to his candidacy, that's for damn sure:)

Shoot...the first candidate to light up at the podium is the first candidate I send money to.


Me too! (none / 0) (#21)
by Katherine Graham Cracker on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:53:59 PM EST

I would even settle for someone who said they smoked when they were young :) and didn't think it was a mistake and only stopped because it is illegal.


Actually, (none / 0) (#28)
by samanthasmom on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:43:34 PM EST

Sarah Palin admits that she smoked pot when it was still legal in Alaska.


Blomberg admitted it too.... (none / 0) (#32)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:53:46 PM EST

said he enjoyed it, and refused to apologize for it.

Gotta respect that...even if he's an anti-smoking zealot now.


: Unity 08 (none / 0) (#35)
by Katherine Graham Cracker on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 04:02:12 PM EST

Bloomberg/Palin....

You know what.... (none / 0) (#23)
by SoCalLiberal on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:59:29 PM EST

I'm with you sir! I have not given a single penny to Obama this cycle (though I have been asked numerous times). But you know what, if he smokes a joint during his acceptance speech, I will give him money and vow my support for him.


ditto (none / 0) (#24)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:05:37 PM EST

: Hear that Obama!.... (5.00 / 2) (#25)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:11:05 PM EST

The degenerates have spoken:)

Space cake (none / 0) (#27)
by Plutonium Page on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:41:41 PM EST

It lasts longer, duuude.


Trying... (none / 0) (#26)
by Plutonium Page on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:40:23 PM EST

... to think of a clever "munchies" comment, and failing miserably.


All In One Solution (none / 0) (#33)
by squeaky on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:55:20 PM EST

Alice B Toklas brownies aka space cakes better than spice cake.


: Oh Well (none / 0) (#34)
by squeaky on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 03:57:31 PM EST

Time to toke up, helps the reading comprehension. You got it right the first time, Space Cake...
Good one.

Ibbotson, (none / 0) (#19)
by Blowback on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 02:38:23 PM EST

not Ibbitson

cnn poll today... (none / 0) (#43)
by desertswine on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 04:41:55 PM EST

Are you in favor of legalizing marijuana?

65% sat yes.

Rather, they say yes. (none / 0) (#44)
by desertswine on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 04:42:40 PM EST

: they probably would not be (none / 0) (#45)
by Capt Howdy on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 04:48:18 PM EST

if they knew they would have to start paying taxes to fund their local police when they can confiscate property of pot smokers any more.
but I hope I am wrong.

Heh (none / 0) (#47)
by Steve M on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 05:16:10 PM EST

Something I learned from the Ron Paul campaign is that libertarians are really, really awesome at dominating online polls.


: Pesky freedom lovers.... (none / 0) (#49)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 05:35:15 PM EST

we obviously need new legislation to prevent libertarian dominance of online polling:)

Look, I've only experienced (none / 0) (#48)
by samanthasmom on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 05:16:36 PM EST

secondhand smoke of any kind. I'm asthmatic and not stupid. However, little Johnny is already out behind the school toking up. I know. I used to teach middle school. I wish his mother would be more upset than she is. Little Joey is coming into school in the morning drunk as a skunk. His mother doesn't even notice and resents being told. The legality or illegality of the substance for adult use has little to do with whether kids will try it. If we made everything that we don't want our kids to do also illegal for adults, we wouldn't even be able to drive. I think you are confusing the issue. Whether parents want their kids smoking pot and drinking alcohol or not is different than their wanting those privileges for themselves. I don't think Barney is suggesting selling marijuana to kids.

You get to the point.... (none / 0) (#50)
by kdog on Wed Jul 30, 2008 at 05:43:51 PM EST

where you can't be bothered with the hang-ups suburban moms or anybody else...you just wanna be honest.

You're absolutly right though...if a candidate admitted to recreational drug use outside of alcohol, tobacco, or caffeine they'd lose 50 times the votes they would win. No matter how brilliant their ideas and plans.

I think that's sad.