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“How many stoners does it take to screw in a lightbulb? None, we got lighters.”
-Unknown
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Negative energy go away. Today, I want to tell you about a strain that I’m grouping under 80’s names. And what Gen X’er doesn’t remember sniffing the permanent markers accidentally left around the room by the teacher. Ok, maybe it was a little strange to those who never did this. But we Gen X’ers sniffed random markers as part of our childhood daily life.
The very first thing I noticed about this strain is that familiar aroma and taste of diesel fumes. So maybe it doesn’t exactly smell like the highly sought after ink smell but it’s one that you will remember without a doubt. The genetic line is lengthy so pay attention. This strain is a 70%/30% indica-dominant strain. The genetic cross is Biscotti x Jealousy x Sherbet BX strains. Biscotti is a cross between Gelato 25 x Sour Florida OG. Jealousy is a cross between Gelato 41 x Sherbet BX1. And finally, BX strain are a backcross Sherbet strain. And a backcross strain is s hybrid strain that is bred back to a parent strain. The main reasons this is done that I will simplify is related to particular strain trait reinforcement and genetic stability. There are other reasons but those are just a couple.
The major terpenes in this strain are Myrcene, Limonene, Caryophyllene. Patients report from such conditions as chronic fatigue, PMS, cramps, depression, mood swings, chronic stress, and PTSD. I had this strain as a vape cart. But if you like the taste of diesel you’ll sure to love this strain and its potency. This strain was voted Leafly Strain of the Year in 2023. Keep blazin’!
“Gushers is the strain that reminds you joy doesn’t have to be complicated. Sometimes it’s just fruit‑flavored and waiting on you.”
-This Puzzled Life
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Let the smoke rise like it’s clocking in for its shift. Today we’re calling in the spirit of Gushers. It’s the strain that tastes like somebody melted a bag of fruit snacks on the dashboard of a ’98 Corolla and somehow made it holy.
Gushers is a 60/40 indica-hybrid. Not the kind that can’t make up its mind. This one knows exactly who it is. It’s a laid‑back, fruit‑forward, body‑melting hybrid. And walks into the room wearing Crocs and still pulls focus. This strain is a cross between Gelato #41 × Triangle Kush. Gelato #41 is a cross between Sunset Sherbet × Thin Mint GSC. And Triangle Kush is a cross between Emerald Triangle OG × Hindu Kush. Gushers tastes like fruit snacks, sweet berry syrup, tropical candy, and a whisper of earthy kush on the exhale. It’s the strain equivalent of someone handing you a Capri Sun and saying, “You look like you need this.”
The terpene profile is Caryophyllene, Limonene, and Linalool. Together they create a vibe that’s equal parts candy aisle and meditation pillow. Patients reach for this strain to help with chronic stress, anxiety, mild to moderate pain, mood swings, appetite support, and end‑of‑day decompression. This is a strain that doesn’t rush you. It just hands you a blanket and says, “Baby, breathe.”
Please keep in mind that depending on differences in grows depends on what area of the country it is grown in. Ther will also be slight differences depending on when, where the plant was grown. Thanks for reading! And keep blazin.’ Have you tried this strain?
Affirmation: I allow sweetness to find me. I soften. I settle. And I let my body remember ease.
“If God didn’t want me to be this gay and this high, he wouldn’t have invented glitter or hybrids.”
-This Puzzled Life
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the glitter. And hydrate your inner diva. Pride Month is coming in hot. If you think I’m marching through a parade. Dodging microaggressions. Dancing on asphalt. And flirting with strangers named “Starfox” without the proper cannabis support system, you are out of your rainbow‑bedazzled mind.
We’re talking strains that uplift, energize, and moisturize the soul. And they keep you from cussing out the man wearing a “Straight Pride” shirt ironically. So, grab your fan, sunscreen, rhinestone koozie, and your emotional support joint. Let’s get into the Top Cannabis Strains for Gay Pride. It is being curated by your favorite Southern‑chaotic budtender who knows the difference between “high” and “spiritually elevated.” And has enough Southern gay energy to make the ancestors ask for a hit.
This is the kind of menu you’d find taped to the wall at a Mississippi back‑porch drag brunch. Where the preacher’s wife is pretending she “didn’t know” it was Pride weekend.
Effects: Giggly, uplifted, moisturized in the soul.
Southern‑Gay Vibe: This is the strain that shows up to Pride wearing a sequined romper and a monogrammed flask. She’s loud, sweet, and will absolutely flirt with your mama.
Southern‑Gay Vibe: This one tastes like the candy your cousin Trey hid in his sock drawer next to his “perfectly straight” fashion magazines. A Pride classic.
Southern‑Gay Vibe: Pink Rozay is the girl who shows up to the parade in a pastel mesh top smelling like generational healing and Bath & Body Works “Champagne Toast.”
Southern‑Gay Vibe: Gelato 41 is the friend who holds your purse, your fan, and your dignity while you dance on a float you were not invited onto.
5. LEMON CHERRY GELATO (Sunset Sherbet × Girl Scout Cookies × an unknown lemon‑leaning cultivar)
Category: Loud, Proud, Fruit‑Forward Diva
Flavor Notes: Bright citrus, cherry pop, fruity drama
Effects: Euphoric, witty, ready to read
Southern‑Gay Vibe: This strain is a drag queen with pyrotechnics. She’s fruity, she’s bold, and she will absolutely yell “Woo Girl” before you’re ready.
6. DURBAN POISON
* Pure African Landrace Sativa No parent strains. No hybridization. No backcrossing. Just nature + time + regional adaptation.*
Category: The Energized Parade Athlete
Flavor Notes: Pine, spice, clean energy
Effects: Focused, energized, ready for cardio
Southern‑Gay Vibe: This is the “I can walk six miles in platform boots and still make it to the after‑party” strain. Godspeed.
7. BLUE DREAM (Blueberry × Haze)
Category: Soft Masc Daydream
Flavor Notes: Berry haze, sweet calm
Effects: Floaty, loving, creative
Southern‑Gay Vibe: Blue Dream is the emotional support water bottle of weed. Reliable, soothing, and always invited to the cookout.
May your joints be smooth. And your glitter be biodegradable. Prepare your soul for the rainbow‑drenched chaos ahead. Pride isn’t just a celebration. It’s a full‑body spiritual experience. These strains are here to keep you lifted, hydrated, and protected from bad vibes, exes, and anyone who says, “I don’t really watch drag.”
If God didn’t want me to be this gay and this high, he wouldn’t have invented glitter or hybrids.” Smoke responsibly. Laugh loudly. Love boldly. And may your Pride be as high as your standards and as colorful as your grinder. Thanks for reading! Happy Pride! And keep blazin.’
Affirmation: I am a radiant, rainbow‑drenched miracle with lungs strong enough to praise, protest, and puff without smudging my lip gloss.
“Peace isn’t something you find. It’s something you steep in.”
-This Puzzled Life
Light the charcoal. Sprinkle the sage. Today we’re stepping into the tub of truth with the strain Bubble Bath. It’s a strain that doesn’t just relax you. It baptizes you in a whole new denomination of “mind your business and moisturize your spirit.”
Bubble Bath is an Indica-dominant hybrid. It’s a cross between The Soap × Project 4516. The Soap is a cross between Animal Mints × Kush Mints. Project 4516 is a cross between Gelato 41 × Gelato 45. It’s the kind that whispers “sit down somewhere” but with manners. This lineage is basically a family reunion where everybody smells expensive. Nobody brought paper plates. And someone’s aunt is definitely reading tarot in the corner.
Bubble Bath hits like a spa day in a smoke cloud. And the flavors consist of a creamy, soft vanilla, fresh herbal mint, a little floral soapiness (but in a “rich auntie’s bathroom” way, not “hotel lobby dispenser” way), and a lingering sweetness that feels like warm steam on your face.
The terpene profile is Limonene, Linalool, and Caryophyllene. Together they create a “take your bra off and exhale” moment. Bubble Bath is the strain you call when your whole nervous system is filing HR complaints. It may help with chronic stress, anxiety, insomnia, and muscle pain. This is the strain for when you need to be held but by THC instead of a person.
Please keep in mind that depending on differences in grows depends on what area of the country it is grown in. Ther will also be slight differences depending on when, where the plant was grown. Thanks for reading! And keep blazin.’ Have you tried this strain?
Affirmation: I release the noise. I welcome the softness. And I let my spirit settle like warm water.
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