A Fruity and Spicy Twist on Permanent Marker: Pleasant Effects Takes the East Coast by Storm
Get ready to elevate your cannabis experience with Pleasant Effects’ latest rendition of Permanent Marker. This Rhode Island-based grower is making waves across the East Coast with their unique blend of fruity and spicy flavors. But it’s not just the product that’s catching attention – their eye-catching and artistic packaging is also turning heads.
One look at their packaging and you’ll be transported back to your childhood, with a nostalgic take on a Shel Silverstein classic. And the mastermind behind this creative design? None other than Sam, one of the co-founders of Pleasant Effects.
But Sam’s expertise goes beyond just cannabis. He gained valuable knowledge at a local hydroponics company, where he designed large-scale hydroponic produce farms. As a head grower, he put together hydroponic systems for edible plants. But his true passion has always been growing cannabis.
“Growing cannabis is always what I’ve loved to grow the most. I’ve always been passionate about it,” Sam shares. And his dedication has paid off – Pleasant Effects recently competed in the East Coast Zalympix in New York City, solidifying their spot as a top player in the industry.
A Collaboration with The Book Club: Where Literature Meets Cannabis
Pleasant Effects has also made a splash with their collaboration with The Book Club. This unique concept releases curated cannabis drops, all styled after books and designed by glass artist and illustrator Trevor Johns, also known as Trevy Metal.
The latest drop from Pleasant Effects is inspired by the whimsical collection of poems by Shel Silverstein. Specifically, a play on his classic, “Where the Sidewalk Ends.” The collaboration, aptly named “Where the Sherbwalk Ends,” features Pleasant Effects’ Sherbanger #22 and lists a fictional author, Sherb Silverstein.
“We’re pretty much showcasing the love for literature,” says Trevy Metal. “Every book that we chose has somewhat of a nostalgic factor to it. Like this one in particular, I was a huge fan of Shel Silverstein growing up and was inspired by all of his illustrations.”
And the homage to Silverstein is fitting, as he wrote a series of poems and songs about drugs, including pot and quaaludes. His famous poem “The Smoke-Off” (1978) describes smoking in San Rafael, California, while the song “I Got Stoned and I Missed It” (1972) speaks for itself.
So next time you’re looking to enhance your cannabis experience, look no further than Pleasant Effects’ fruity and spicy rendition of Permanent Marker. And don’t forget to appreciate the artistic and literary influences behind their unique packaging. This article was originally published in the April 2024 issue of High Times Magazine.
