A recent story appearing on the internets claimed Philip Morris was in the process of introducing “Marlboro M,” a brand of marijuana cigarettes. But is the company known for tobacco products really entering the popular pot business? Not so fast skippy.
The stunning announcement came via an article touting Philip Morris’ entry into states where marijuana has been legalized. According to the story, the world’s biggest cigarette producer was now manufacturing a marijuana brand of cigarettes. But before you go to your local minimart for a quick high, read on.
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Those big news was posted in an article published in March by the web site Abril Uno, who stated that tobacco giant Philip Morris had announced the company would be entering the marijuana cigarette market with a brand called “Marlboro M.
The article read: Philip Morris, the world’s biggest cigarette producer, announced today that they will join the marijuana legalization bandwagon and start producing marijuana cigarettes. To be marketed under the brand “Marlboro M”, it will be made available for sale through marijuana-licensed outlets in the state of Colorado, and Washington when it becomes commercially legal later this year.
Although excerpts from this article were circulated via social media and reposted on other websites as a genuine news item, the post was just a hoax compliments of spoof website, Abril Uno web site, whose name translates as “April One” (i.e., April Fool’s Day).
