Blubber is a colloquial term from the scene, derived from the typical gurgling sound of a bong. Sometimes it refers to the sound made when drawing, and sometimes the bong itself is humorously called "Blubber."
Where does the term come from?
When smoke is drawn through the bong water, bubbles form – and it's precisely this "blubbering" that gave the term its name. It's the characteristic sound a bong makes when you draw from it.
What does the blubbering say about the bong?
The blubbering reveals a lot about the filtration. A fine, rich blubbering indicates a good diffuser or percolator, which breaks the smoke into many small bubbles. A coarse gurgle rather suggests a simple, open downstem.
Scene slang around the bong
As with "joint" or "weed," "Blubber" is also part of the casual scene slang. Such terms emerge from everyday life and are part of the smoking culture.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does "Blubber" refer to the bong or the sound?
Both are common – sometimes the blubbering sound, sometimes the bong itself.
Why does my bong blubber differently?
This depends on the diffuser or percolator and the amount of water – fine bubbles blubber more richly.
Is loud blubbering good or bad?
A fine, rich blubbering is usually a good sign for filtration.
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