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Acapulco Gold is a strain of Cannabis sativa that was popular during the 1960s counterculture movement for its potency and unique color. First recorded in the United States in 1964, it was traditionally cultivated in the Guerrero Mountains outside Acapulco, Mexico. Acapulco Gold was described as having “mind-blowing effects” and was considered one of the strongest and highest quality strains available at the time due to its long growing season and adapted genetics. Its distinctive brownish-gold color was attributed to the way the plants were aged and dried by winds off the Pacific Ocean.

Acapulco Gold History and Cultural Impact

First recorded in the US in 1964, defined in the Oxford English Dictionary in 1965.
Traditionally cultivated in the Guerrero Mountains with a high THC content of 23%.
Named one of the greatest strains by High Times in 2014.
Sought-after strain in the 1960s, associated with celebrities like Jack Nicholson.
Considered connoisseur pot and high-quality, part of modern cannabis breeding.

Acapulco Gold Literary and Media References

Icon of the counterculture movement, featured in novels like ‘Acapulco Gold’ by Edwin Corley.
Tributed in works by Norman Spinrad, L. Ron Hubbard, Hunter S. Thompson, and David Foster Wallace.
Depicted in films like ‘Performance’ (1970) and ‘Up in Smoke’ (1978).
Glamorized in music by The Rainy Daze and referenced by Led Zeppelin.
Symbol of rebellion and nonconformity in literature, influencing its cultural perception.

Acapulco Gold Legal and Trademark History

Trademarked by Liggett & Myers in 1969, used for rolling papers supporting marijuana legalization.
Submitted as a trademark for medical marijuana strains in 2010.
Contaminated with paraquat in the late 1970s due to eradication programs.
Parent strain of the hybrid Skunk No. 1, significant in cannabis breeding.
Influence on cannabis laws and treaty rescheduling in 2020.

Acapulco Gold Music and Film Connections

Cheech & Chong, The New Riders of the Purple Sage, and Johnathan Rice referenced Acapulco Gold in music.
Films like ‘Acapulco Gold’ (1976) and ‘Performance’ featured the strain.
Mick Jagger’s character and Cheech Marin’s Pedro associated with Acapulco Gold.
Vice President Spiro Agnew criticized The Rainy Daze’s song for promoting marijuana use.
Contributions to the mystique around Acapulco Gold through music and film.

Acapulco Gold Research and Documentation

Various literary works and authors like Hunter S. Thompson referenced Acapulco Gold.
Cultural impact analyzed in books, articles, and publications.
Documented in research on cannabis strains and societal implications.
Historical and cultural significance explored in academic and literary works.
Legal history in the US and international cannabis laws discussed, including major legal reforms.

Acapulco Gold Data Sources

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Glossary	https:/glossary/acapulco-gold
Wikipedia	https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acapulco_Gold
Wikidata	https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4672100
Knowledge Graph	https://www.google.com/search?kgmid=/m/039wn3
DBPedia	http://dbpedia.org/resource/Acapulco_Gold
Product Ontology	http://www.productontology.org/id/Acapulco_Gold