Zero-Zero: Very high quality Moroccan hashish.

Zippies: The Zippies were founded by Abbie Hoffman in early ’72 as a revolutionary street army of Hippie Anarchist for the Miami Anti-Nixon Republican Convention. Abbie stated when asked about the name change from Yippies to Zippies he stated..”We have… Continue reading →

Santana: This band made a great splash at Woodstock in 1969. They defined latin rock with their original fusion of various types of tight percussion, soul and rock. Band leader and inspiration, Grammy winner Carlos Santana is one of the… Continue reading →

Vaporizer: Method of smoking cannabis by heating it until the THC vaporizes, without actually burning the marijuana. Most vaporizers consist of a heating element, a glass dome, and a hose to smoke from. Supposedly healthier than smoking any other way,… Continue reading →

Vibes: Short for vibrations. Used to describe the overall feeling or mood of a place, person or thing. “I kept puttin’ out good vibes, but I still didn’t get a ride!”

Vietnam War: The catalyst for the Peace Movement in America. The compulsory draft took students to the killing fields of Southeast Asia who then returned to the U.S. in body bags by the tens of thousands. The insensitive administrations refused… Continue reading →

Vision: A dreamlike inspirational experience or scenario viewed in one’s mind. Sometimes happens under the influence of psychedelic drugs. “I had a vision of you flying over the desert.”

Visuals: The hallucinations or visual distortions experienced on a psychedelic trip.

VW Bug: Along with the VW Bus and Campervan, the ultimate hippy vehicles. Prized for their economy, and anti-establishment status. The Bus and Van are often used for extended journeys and serve as home for many hippies.

Warhol, Andy: Pop artist supreme, Andy was a scene himself. He took the icons of popular culture and turned them into art. Some of his most famous works feature Campbell’s Soup Cans and Marilyn Monroe. Andy filmed several low budget… Continue reading →