An individual who smokes or consumes marijuana habitually and ritualistically. Stoner and Pothead are often conflated in everyday discourse, but the two words are actually very different in meaning.
Pothead is a derogatory term used to describe one who is essentially addicted to, and obsessed with, marijuana. This dependence manifests in their appearance, thought processes, behaviors, and speech.
A Stoner, however, is one who defies the "prototypical" wastrel image proposed by mainstream society. These individuals enjoy cannabis on a daily basis, but are clandestine about its use, maintaining this sense of secrecy because of the stigma attached by the hegemonic majority.
These individuals cherish the time and money spent enjoying their holy herb, and will partake in its use with a complete stranger, recognizing a certain, universal connection between Stoners. A relaxation of mind and spirit seems to typify the Stoner; consequently, they unanimously hold an appreciation for ethereal and abstract ideologies. They are generally warm-hearted, introspective, and viscerally imaginative.
One primary misconception is that the Stoner is unintelligent and lazy. While this characterization might be appropriate for a Pothead, Stoners are a stark contrast. There is no doubt that they are predominantly Type B personalities, but such qualities that supposedly suggest “laziness” are merely a testament to their innate ability. The ease with which the Stoner skates through school, classes, and the cognitive tasks of everyday life, despite continuous intoxication, suggests a very high intelligence. In fact, many Stoners can be classified as gifted underachievers: that is, students who perform very well on standardized testing (ie; SATs, ACTs, GREs) but fail to perform to their potential in the academic arena.
Despite their noncompetitive natures and tranquil demeanors, Stoners care deeply about a handful of personal, core values. They will not openly express their innermost beliefs readily, but when they do, their code of ethics is almost always virtuous. They are nonconformists of thought and idea, and as so, choose creative outlets for their renderings. They may not adhere to the hegemonic script of society, but eventually they will find success, and find happiness, unlike “the mass of men.”
Pothead is a derogatory term used to describe one who is essentially addicted to, and obsessed with, marijuana. This dependence manifests in their appearance, thought processes, behaviors, and speech.
A Stoner, however, is one who defies the "prototypical" wastrel image proposed by mainstream society. These individuals enjoy cannabis on a daily basis, but are clandestine about its use, maintaining this sense of secrecy because of the stigma attached by the hegemonic majority.
These individuals cherish the time and money spent enjoying their holy herb, and will partake in its use with a complete stranger, recognizing a certain, universal connection between Stoners. A relaxation of mind and spirit seems to typify the Stoner; consequently, they unanimously hold an appreciation for ethereal and abstract ideologies. They are generally warm-hearted, introspective, and viscerally imaginative.
One primary misconception is that the Stoner is unintelligent and lazy. While this characterization might be appropriate for a Pothead, Stoners are a stark contrast. There is no doubt that they are predominantly Type B personalities, but such qualities that supposedly suggest “laziness” are merely a testament to their innate ability. The ease with which the Stoner skates through school, classes, and the cognitive tasks of everyday life, despite continuous intoxication, suggests a very high intelligence. In fact, many Stoners can be classified as gifted underachievers: that is, students who perform very well on standardized testing (ie; SATs, ACTs, GREs) but fail to perform to their potential in the academic arena.
Despite their noncompetitive natures and tranquil demeanors, Stoners care deeply about a handful of personal, core values. They will not openly express their innermost beliefs readily, but when they do, their code of ethics is almost always virtuous. They are nonconformists of thought and idea, and as so, choose creative outlets for their renderings. They may not adhere to the hegemonic script of society, but eventually they will find success, and find happiness, unlike “the mass of men.”
Stoner 1: Dude, wanna skip French class and light up?
Stoner 2: Sure man. I mean, I got like a 91 on the last test, so I can just chill till midterms.
Stoner 1: Sick man, we'll take the backroads and listen to Biggie.
Stoner 2: WORD
Stoner 2: Sure man. I mean, I got like a 91 on the last test, so I can just chill till midterms.
Stoner 1: Sick man, we'll take the backroads and listen to Biggie.
Stoner 2: WORD
by Chilleazy February 26, 2009
Someone who enjoys somking ganja on a regular basis. Stoners aren't scummy people. Anyone who looks down on stoner needs to go to hell. They're peaceful and have more of an appreciation for music and relaxing than most of the population. They also tend to be broke...a lot...
by Rifffffff May 14, 2004
stoner's are cool ass ppl who are very creative and down to earth (obviously)they might blow most of their money buying weed or equipment that goes along with being a stoner but it doesnt really matter to them because they enjoy what they do! smoking pot is very relaxing and fun and i hate it when ppl say ohh you need to smoke pot to have fun well NO that is not always true it just makes things better! but for the ppl that are like Oh i smoke here and there and blah blah blah arnt true stoners b.c they are just all talk and just wanna be "cool" and for the ppl that dont smoke pot and are totally against it and hate ppl that do it i think they should not be oopinionated unless they do it where they have actually been high..(not just once) and to hate someone b/c they smoke pot is wrong to because a lot of ppl smoke and there are some really cool ppl out there that do and those ppl that dont could be missing out,who says just b.c you have friends that smoke and you dont means that you have to do it too... but the point of this is stoners are really cool ppl and i think it should not be illegal cuz its GREAT!!!
by trblgvesmeahandx May 6, 2005
one who uses (smokes or eats) cannabis recreationally . We tend to be nice people so stop oppressing and scapegoating us for thing like murder, war, and rape for making a PERSONAL LIFE CHOICE to smoke a plant!
the stereotype: long, shaggy hair, crazy facial hair, reeks of ganja, bloodshot eyes, eating copious amounts of junk food, and wearing a 'legalize it' t-shirt. This is what we get labeled as. Ignorance, arrogance, and bad commericials ensue.
the stereotype: long, shaggy hair, crazy facial hair, reeks of ganja, bloodshot eyes, eating copious amounts of junk food, and wearing a 'legalize it' t-shirt. This is what we get labeled as. Ignorance, arrogance, and bad commericials ensue.
stoner: I Made the desicion to take control of my own body by making a life choice to smoke a virtually harmless plant which has been used by mankind for 10,000+ years and never caused a single fatality, and harming no-one.
*is for some reason cut in half by a chainsaw-weilding nazi straight edge teenager and set ablaze by a zombie version of Harry Anslinger*
One of the two: stupid fucking stoners! See what they made me do!!
*is for some reason cut in half by a chainsaw-weilding nazi straight edge teenager and set ablaze by a zombie version of Harry Anslinger*
One of the two: stupid fucking stoners! See what they made me do!!
by asdfsa October 1, 2006
someone who enjoys smoking (or eating) weed or a regular basis... stoners are really chill, whether from all the weed, or just cause they're like that. stoners can function well whether they're stoned or not and they dont need to be stoned (high on marijuana) to have a good time. they are relaxed, usually good at music, often play guitar and sometimes other more exotic instruments. The stereotype of stoners as lazy freeloaders and dropouts just isnt true. most stoners do have bad memories, but we make up for it by having freer, more innovative thoughts. smoking weed just gives a stoner a better way of seeing things, and lets them be happy and relaxed almost all the time. we are usually friendly unless you look down on us or treat us like junkies, which we're not.
by angie.s January 27, 2008
A slang word used by faux-elitist dickheads (usually christians) for people who smoke cannabis which is supposed to be an insult. But what they fail to realise is that it’s proven virtually harmless, (no worse than cigarettes or alcohol). These people are obviously not only ignorant, but also of particularly dull intellect. The best way of dealing with these people is taking a big rip from your bong and then proceed to blow it in their face.
by Undertow March 22, 2004
An idea that seems wonderful while under the influence of marijuana, but seems horrible when not under the influence.
My brother phoned me while he was under the influence...
"I have a great idea. I want to get a pinball machine. I want to turn it into a pinbong machine."
"Wow, that's quite the stonerism you got there."
"I have a great idea. I want to get a pinball machine. I want to turn it into a pinbong machine."
"Wow, that's quite the stonerism you got there."
by Newport1984 June 2, 2009