I always wondered how many people even thought twice about what Thurgood says to that scientist. Most people probably assume it is a cannabis testing experiment or something. Yet another one of our countries dirty little secrets that gets swept under the rug.... even when it is injected into popular culture. Awful

On a side note... Half Baked is one of my all time favorites. I've literally watched it so much that I went through phases of specifically watching different characters throughout the movie. Seriously, next time you watch it... ONLY watch Brian (Jim Brewer.) His faces are fucking rediculous.

P.S. Sorry to turn to humor on such a disgusting topic. I really think it would have helped if after Thurgood mentioned it, somebody nearby asked "What's the Tuskeegee experiment?" And then Thurgood just kind of nonchalantly says "Oh, that's when Whitey thought it would be a good experiment to give black people syphillis and see what happens." Could have gotten a laugh, and taught people the horrors of American history.

But yeah.... good thing to point out Illnillinois. Not only do some people have no idea that this even occurred... but PLENTY of people would probably not even believe it if you told them.