7 of the Worst Ways to Get High (That You’ll Never Forget)

We’ve all had one. That one sesh that went from “this’ll hit” to “why do I taste batteries?” faster than you could say “pass the lighter.”

Whether it’s a rookie mistake or a desperate grab for elevation, today we’re highlighting the worst ways to smoke weed… based on real-life regrets, a dash of science, and a generous sprinkle of hindsight.

Buckle up, take notes, and maybe grab a bucket…

1. The Chernobyl Bong (aka Biohazard Rips Only)

That bong water hasn’t been changed since the last solar eclipse, and the stench? Somewhere between moldy gym socks and regret.

Not only does dirty water ruin flavor, it’s a breeding ground for bacteria, mold, and “I immediately regret this decision” vibes.

Pro tip: Clean your glass. 90% Ispopropol alcohol and a hot water rinse. Your lungs will thank you. Your roommates will too.

2. Stranger Danger Saliva Joint

You’re at a party. A mystery hand offers you a joint. And like the professional you are: You accept. EXCEPT it’s wetter than a Labrador’s nose and tastes like backwash.

This is how you get mono, my friend.

Pro tip: If you can wring it out like a dish sponge, or politely decline.

3. Cold Facts: Ice in Your Bong is NOT the Move

We get it: the ice trick feels f a n c y. Cooler hits, smoother smoke, right? Not exactly. Cold smoke can constrict airways and irritate lung tissue more than warm smoke. According to studies, cooler air doesn’t equal cleaner air. In fact, your lungs might prefer room-temp smoke over sub-zero gimmicks.

Pro tip: Swap ice cubes for a diffuser or percolator if you want smooth hits without the respiratory side-eye.

4. Bugged Out: Spider Mite Shake

You’re desperate. Dry spell. The street guy has something. You spark up and… it pops? It crackles? You realize you’ve just smoked a bud with company. Spider mites, pesticides, mystery bits… nothing kills the high like throat trauma 😉

Pro tip: If it’s not from a trusted source, don’t risk it. Bug-buzz is not the vibe.

5. The Gravity Bong from the Depths of Hell

You made it from a soda bottle, a socket wrench, and what might have once been a Tide Pod cap. You take the hit. It feels like a fire-breathing dragon headbutted your lungs. This isn’t smoking. This is hazing.

Pro tip: If your DIY rig looks like it came from a high school science fair and a mechanic’s garage, maybe skip it.

6. Hot Knife Nightmares

Old school. Desperate. You heat butter knives on the stove, press some resin, and inhale a mini THC tornado. Sure, you get high. You also get third-degree lip burnsand possibly the start of a house fire.

Pro tip: Leave the butter knives for, you know… butter.

7. Aluminum Foil? More Like Brain Fog Wrap

In a pinch, people turn to aluminum foil for makeshift pipes. But here’s the tea: heating aluminum releases toxic fumes, especially when it’s low-quality or burning through residue. Long-term exposure to aluminum particles isn’t good for your respiratory system (or your cognitive one either).

Pro tip: If you’re gonna MacGyver your gear, maybe skip the cookware aisle.

Final Toke: You Deserve Better Smoke

We’ve all been there. But as funny (and horrifying) as these sessions may be, they also remind us: smoking shouldn’t be a gamble. You deserve quality gear, clean hits, and safe highs.

🌬️ Stay safe, stay stoned (responsibly), and keep it clean. Let’s elevate the experience, not the emergency room count.Want a better sesh? Start with products you can trust → indacloud.co/shop

🎁 Bonus Round: When Desperation Becomes a Vibe

Because sometimes getting high is less about elevation and more about survival, here are a few extra cursed sessions that deserve their own strain of regret:

The Apple That Wasn’t Washed

Turning fruit into a pipe? A rite of passage. Biting into a resin-loaded Honeycrisp because the munchies hit too soon? That’s how you lose friends and gain parasites.

The Gas Station Cart

“High Voltage Supreme Dankberry Diesel” from the 7-Eleven counter. Tastes like lemon-scented brake fluid. No high. Just confusion and chest tightness.

The Resin Bowl of Desperation

Scraped from a pipe last cleaned during the Obama administration. One hit = instant regret and a cough that unlocked childhood trauma.

The Steam Room Sesh

You hotboxed the bathroom at 8 a.m. Your roommate was late for work. Your towel smelled like skunk. Would you do it again? Yes. Should you? Still yes.

The 200mg “Oopsie”

Edible It looked like a regular gummy. Now you’re texting your 6th grade math teacher to say thank you for believing in you.Time becomes a flat circle.

The Pringles Can Hack

You DIY’d a pipe with foil, cardboard, and BBQ flavor dust. You got a hit. You also inhaled the ghost of sodium past.

The Windy Blunt Saga

You rolled perfection. Then Mother Nature said not today. Ashes in your eye, canoeing like a kayak, blunt ripped in half mid-hit. Tears were shed.

Got Your Own #CloudRegret?

Drop your worst sesh story on r/CloudBreak! We’ll laugh, cry, and promise to never smoke out of a Pringles can again. Probably.

✨ Because at Indacloud, we believe every bad trip makes a great story … and every comeback sesh deserves the clean glass treatment.