Puff Puff Pass is probably the best-known unwritten rule of smoking etiquette: you take two draws from a shared joint – and then pass it on. The rule ensures that everyone in the circle gets an equal turn.
What does Puff Puff Pass mean?
"Puff, puff, pass" literally means: draw, draw, pass. Instead of keeping a joint to yourself, everyone takes two draws and then passes it to the next person. This keeps the circle moving and no one is left out.
Why does this rule exist?
Smoking together is a social ritual. The Puff-Puff-Pass rule is the simplest form of fair sharing – it prevents one person from hogging the rotation. If someone holds the joint for too long or gets lost in conversation, they are winkingly reminded: "Puff puff pass!"
Further etiquette rules
- The roller lights it – whoever rolled it gets to go first.
- Don't "bogart" – don't hold the joint for too long.
- Pass it clean – don't slobber on it, no "backwash".
Frequent Questions
How many draws are allowed?
Classically two – hence "puff, puff". Then it's passed on.
Where does the term come from?
From English-speaking smoking culture; it became known worldwide through music and film.
What does "bogart" mean?
Holding the joint for too long – a violation of the Puff-Puff-Pass rule.
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