Jimmy Kimmel's 'DoggFather's Day': A New High Holiday

The Birth of 'DoggFather's Day'

Comedian and late-night TV host Jimmy Kimmel has officially declared October 20th—Snoop Dogg's birthday—as the new marijuana holiday, 'DoggFather's Day.' Kimmel recognized Snoop Dogg's "significant contributions to the popularization of marijuana" and marked his birthday as the midpoint to 4/20.

Jimmy Kimmel's Mock Proclamation

Kimmel unveiled the mock proclamation on his show, explaining that half-birthdays are a big deal in his family. He humorously recalled, "We sing Halfy Birthday, we have half a cake." It was on 4/20 last year that he pondered, "I wonder what the half-birthday of 4/20 is." He discovered it was Snoop Dogg's birthday on 10/20, prompting the idea for a new holiday.

The Official Proclamation

Kimmel presented a grand proclamation, jokingly using various names for marijuana. The document declared, "We encourage tokers around the world to lift their goblets of Gin N’ Juice, blaze their blunts, scooby their doobies, and share their Satan's Spinach—to pay tribute—as I, Jizzimy Kizzimel, proclaim the 20th day of October to be DoggFather's Day."

The Presidential Medal of Weedom

Kimmel awarded Snoop with the comical "Presidential Medal of Weedom," and the audience joined in a playful chant, "Bow-Wow-Wow Yippie-Yo-Yippie-Yay-men."

Snoop Dogg on His International 'Green Card'

In Kimmel's interview with Snoop Dogg, the focus was largely on cannabis. Kimmel humorously asked about Snoop's reputation as a global cannabis connoisseur, saying, "In a way, that is your green card into every country, isn't it?" Snoop responded, "It's good to have friends that have friends internationally" and mentioned his ability to find cannabis connections in various countries.

Cannabis Connections Worldwide

Snoop shared that he has connections for cannabis in countries like Mexico, Ireland, India, and possibly Estonia. He jokingly remarked, "I've probably got some people over there." The interview highlighted Snoop Dogg's global influence in the cannabis community.