"This And A Blunt" is a catchphrase and reaction image meme where people post pictures of cozy settings, nostalgic items, or desirable scenarios alongside the caption "this and a blunt," expressing a simple wish for contentment[1]. The format emerged on Twitter around March 2020, rooted in Black Twitter culture, and spread across Reddit, Facebook, and Instagram throughout the spring and summer of that year[2].
Origin
The exact first "this and a blunt" post is unknown, but the phrase started circulating on Twitter around March 2020[2]. One of the earliest documented examples was posted on March 15, 2020, by Twitter user @enzoriverss. The video pulled in over 333,000 views, 7,700 likes, and 1,400 retweets[2].
eBaum's World traced the phrase back to what they called "Horny Black Twitter," the same online community responsible for coining "Netflix and Chill" and other relationship-adjacent slang[1]. The phrase "this and a blunt" functioned as a statement of want or desire, sometimes romantic, sometimes just about vibes[1]. A dedicated "This and a Blunt Twitter" subculture already existed before the meme format went mainstream, suggesting the phrase had been in casual use before anyone thought to screenshot it[1].
- Platform: Twitter (Black Twitter community)
- Creator: Unknown (community-created; earliest known post by Twitter user @enzoriverss)
- Date: 2020
Overview
The format is straightforward: someone posts an image of something they find appealing or relaxing, a sunset view, a retro video game console, an anime scene, a rainy window, and pairs it with the words "this and a blunt." The phrase works as a shorthand for "all I need is this and a blunt to be happy." No elaborate setup, no punchline. Just a picture that radiates a specific vibe and three words[1].
What makes the meme tick is its versatility. The "this" can be almost anything: a childhood memory, a specific aesthetic, a fictional world, a place you've never been. The blunt is the constant. Together, they form a low-effort, high-relatability template that lets users broadcast their ideal version of simple pleasure[2].
How It Spread
The same day @enzoriverss posted their video, Redditor saint_b shared a variant to r/Xenoblade_Chronicles featuring the "Hot Springs Cutscene" from Xenoblade Chronicles 2, which was also mirrored to Imgur where it picked up nearly 500 views[2].
A week later, on March 22, 2020, Twitter user @tippitytoptweet posted an example featuring a Sega Genesis console, earning 376 likes[2]. The format kept building momentum through early April. On April 5, 2020, Twitter user @fairietay posted an image of Ryuk from Death Note sitting on a ledge next to someone. That one blew up: over 146,000 likes and 41,000 retweets[2].
By June 2020, the meme had jumped platforms entirely. The Facebook page "That shit hurted" posted a version on June 10 that pulled nearly 450 shares[2]. A week later on June 17, the Instagram account @highthcsociety uploaded a video variant captioned "me and the loml," collecting over 10,000 views and 1,700 likes[2].
On June 15, 2020, eBaum's World published a full explainer article titled "The 'This and a Blunt' Meme Explained," rounding up examples from across the web. The piece received nearly 31,000 views[1].
How to Use
The format follows a simple pattern:
- Pick an image that captures a mood, a cozy room, a nostalgic game, a scenic view, a fictional setting you'd want to exist in.
- Caption it "this and a blunt" or overlay the text onto the image.
- Post it.
Cultural Impact
The meme's timing matters. It broke out in March 2020, right as COVID-19 lockdowns began across the world. The format's emphasis on simple pleasures and escapist fantasies hit differently when everyone was stuck at home. Posting "this and a blunt" with a picture of a beach or a friend's living room became a way to express longing for normalcy wrapped in stoner-culture humor[1].
eBaum's World noted that the phrase came from a community "nobody talks about yet they are responsible for some of our best memes," pointing to the outsized influence Black Twitter has had on internet culture more broadly[1]. Like "Netflix and Chill" before it, "This And A Blunt" started as niche slang and quickly became universal shorthand[1].
Fun Facts
- The phrase existed as casual Twitter slang before it became a meme format. eBaum's World described a whole "This and a Blunt Twitter" community that predated the viral spread[1].
- The most viral single post was @fairietay's Death Note image with Ryuk, which hit 146,000 likes and 41,000 retweets in April 2020[2].
- The meme crossed at least five platforms (Twitter, Reddit, Imgur, Facebook, Instagram) within its first three months[2].
- eBaum's World directly credited "Horny Black Twitter" as the origin community, the same space that produced "Netflix and Chill"[1].
Frequently Asked Questions
What is "This And A Blunt"?
A meme format where people post images of appealing settings, objects, or scenarios with the caption "this and a blunt," expressing a desire to enjoy that thing while smoking[1].
Where did "This And A Blunt" come from?
The phrase originated on Black Twitter around March 2020. One of the earliest documented examples was posted by Twitter user @enzoriverss on March 15, 2020[2].
What does "This And A Blunt" mean?
It's a shorthand for "all I need to be happy is this thing and a blunt (a cannabis cigar)." The phrase expresses simple contentment or desire for a specific vibe[1].
How do you use "This And A Blunt"?
Post an image of something you find relaxing, nostalgic, or desirable, then caption it "this and a blunt." The image does most of the talking[2].
Is "This And A Blunt" still popular?
The meme peaked in mid-2020 during its cross-platform spread. While no longer at viral peak, the format still appears in stoner and nostalgia communities on social media[2].
What was the most popular "This And A Blunt" post?
The most widely engaged single post was @fairietay's April 5, 2020 tweet featuring Ryuk from Death Note, which collected over 146,000 likes and 41,000 retweets on Twitter[2].
Is "This And A Blunt" related to "Netflix and Chill"?
Both phrases came out of the same Black Twitter community and share a similar structure: pairing a simple activity with an implied desire for companionship or relaxation[1].
Why did "This And A Blunt" go viral in 2020?
The meme's emphasis on comfort and escapism aligned perfectly with the early COVID-19 lockdown period, when people were stuck at home and craving simple pleasures[1].
