Amendment 64 passes: Top fifteen Twitter reactions

The passage of Amendment 64, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act, led to a social media explosion, with notables such as Lady Gaga and Big Boi weighing in via Twitter. But lotsa lesser-knowns (plus more ringers) got their tweet on, too. We've collected our fifteen faves -- some serious, some...

By Michael Roberts

November 7, 2012

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The passage of Amendment 64, the Regulate Marijuana Like Alcohol Act, led to a social media explosion, with notables such as Lady Gaga and Big Boi weighing in via Twitter. But lotsa lesser-knowns (plus more ringers) got their tweet on, too. We've collected our fifteen faves -- some serious, some wacky, some featuring jokes about pitcher Tim Lincecum, seen here. Check them out below.

Now that Marijuana is legalized in Colorado, the state looks like this: twitter.com/AlanHungover/s...
— Alan Garner (@AlanHungover) November 7, 2012

Colorado legalizes Marijuana --Papa Johns, Pizza Hut & Domino's Pizza expect a huge spike in revenue.
— Jay Paterno (@JayPaterno) November 7, 2012

Breaking: Colorado Buffaloes now #1 in recruiting with 20 five stars after legalization of marijuana was passed
— Jayson Swain (@JaysonSwain) November 7, 2012

Colorado legalized marijuana... Let's see how long until every state does.
— Bo Coats (@Bo_Coats) November 7, 2012

No one can move to Colorado without being accused of going there for marijuana now lol.
— Haleigh Shrock ⚓ (@haleighrashea) November 7, 2012

Continue for more of our top fifteen tweets about the passage of Amendment 64.

Colorado has legalized marijuana. Tim Lincecum is down for a trade. #mlbmemes twitter.com/MLBMeme/status...
— MLB Memes (@MLBMeme) November 7, 2012

The Colorado Marijuana sellers are dropping their first tv commercial tomorrow. It's Clint Eastwood talking to an empty chair.
— Michael Sugar (@SugarMichael) November 7, 2012

Colorado has legalized marijuana! My bags are packed, the chain on my bike is oiled, and I am ready for a new adventure!
— Not Bill Walton (@NotBillWalton) November 7, 2012

Recreational use of marijuana is now legal in Colorado and Washington. . . East coast, that's a bandwagon you need to jump on. *drops mic*
— Bry'Nt (@BryNtMusic) November 7, 2012

You know you're from Colorado when your entire news feed is covered in marijuana posts. #ColoradoProblems #WhatElection?
— ColoradoGirlProblems (@303GirlProblems) November 7, 2012

Continue for more of our top fifteen tweets about the passage of Amendment 64.

Colorado voted in recreational use of marijuana. Looks like the Mile High City is gonna be even higher.
— Senior Pains '13 (@SeniorPains) November 7, 2012

Congrats to the people in Colorado & WA from passing legalizing marijuana for recreational use.. Should of been on the Ballot in CA
— B-Real Cypress Hill (@B_Real420) November 7, 2012

Peyton Manning invested in Papa John's in Colorado right before Marijuana is legalized...They don't call him an anticipator for no reason.
— Christopher Hansen (@ChrisHansenNFL) November 7, 2012

Colorado and Washington have both legalized recreational marijuana. I'll smoke to that!
— Medical Jane ™ (@Medical_Jane) November 7, 2012

Thank god Colorado just legalized marijuana. It is the only thing that will help me get through the next 4 years.
— Tweet Fail (@tweet_fail) November 7, 2012

Michael Roberts began his career with Westword in 1990 as music editor. In 1999, he took on a new role, full-time media reporter, as author of a column called The Message. In 2008, he became the lead writer for Westword's news blog, The Latest Word, a position he held until January 2023. Michael continues to freelance for Westword, covering everything from business to sports and the media; he also contributes to Jazziz, a national music magazine. He holds a bachelor's degree from what is now Colorado Mesa University and master's degrees from the University of California, Los Angeles, and Northwestern University.

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