I never use the word Marijuana - sort of to make a point. I'm happy to shout down those that do.

It's the same with words like handicap - Mental health professional can get a bit uppity about it as it as (they think) it is supposed to be a reference to begging or some other derogatory term.

The history of the meaning of words or etymology is a fun subject IMHO.

But Marijuana is just fucking racist so I won't say it
Delta9 UK Reviewed by Delta9 UK on . The "M" Word The "M" word (marijuana) is a ploy used by early 20th century lawmakers to denounce the evils of Cannabis; Marijuana used as a slang term by the Mexicans was used in place of Cannabis, as it sounded 'evil' and 'immoral' and is still seen as an evil word by many against it. Cannabis sounds like a friendly Latin-ized plant Pot sounds like a casual street name Weed sounds like, well, it's a bothersome weed And Marijuana sounds like the government shying away from it. Rating: 5