Zig-Zag

By Kolb

Let’s talk a bit about the smoking culture. Zig-Zag papers, in the USA, are the equivalent to Rizla and Smoking in Europe. Big names in the tobacco and smoking world.

Zig-Zag has it’s roots going back in the 19th century in Europe. When a French infantry soldier got a bullet in it’s pipe and was so eager to smoke he decided to roll his tobacco in paper. Brilliant idea. So basically it is a European brand, all though I can hardly find any evidence of being alive in Europe (except in the UK where they sponsor a racing team). Nowadays it is the #1 industry selling brand in the USA. And this has been so for years.

Zig-Zag papers are also an icon in the cannabis world. Like I said, it’s the number one selling brand. And you sure know North-America has some well known cannabis supporters (despite from being illegal).

Remember Dr. Dre’s first album? The Chronic, exactly. One of the best hip hop albums ever. Really, you can’t deny that one.
It’s an album about weed. Look at the title, The Chronic. Slang for high quality cannabis sold on the streets. Listen to the lyrics, it’s all about weed.
And now the part you probably don’t know yet. Take a look at the cover. It’s an homage to Zig-Zag rolling papers. Wauw, subtle.Dr. Dre's homage to Zig-Zag papers

Zig-Zag papers are also mentioned in numerous songs. Here are some songs I could find. If you know more songs bringing a tribute to Zig-Zag, feel free to use the comment form.

If you, by instance, live in the USA, or some place else where you can find Zig-Zag papers, please mail me a booklet. I can’t find it here in Europe, a shame.



Aug 9, 01:54 AM, Kolb



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