# Gen Nexters Cool With Smoking Marijuana By Michael Marucci | Published 2007-03-13 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gen-nexters-cool-with-smoking-marijuana References: [pewresearch.org](http://pewresearch.org/databank/dailynumber/?NumberID=247) According to a recent survey, Gen Nexters, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers agree on one thing - [smoking pot is socially acceptable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornbread-hemp-thc-seltzers) In fact, [smoking marijuana](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/women-of-weed) is increasingly viewed as more socially acceptable than over drinking. Gambling is another vice that Gen Nexters have no problem with. Again, their older counterparts... 60% of them... agree that it's an acceptable passtime. Seniors are the one group who continue to have misgivings about both activities. **Implications** - Consumers are becoming less restricted on what is acceptable on the market. Products that allow for exploration are appealing to those who want to discover new things in life. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Socially Acceptable Marijuana:** The growing acceptance of marijuana use presents opportunities for innovative cannabis products and services. - **Changing Attitudes Towards Gambling:** The shifting social acceptance of gambling creates potential for disruptive innovations in the gaming and entertainment industry. - **Consumer Desire for Exploration:** The trend of consumers seeking new experiences opens up opportunities for disruptive products and services that cater to their desire for discovery. ### Where This Applies - **Cannabis Industry:** The increasing acceptance of marijuana use creates disruptive innovation opportunities in the cannabis industry, such as new forms of consumption or cannabis-infused products. - **Gaming and Entertainment Industry:** The changing attitudes towards gambling create opportunities for disruptive innovations in the gaming and entertainment industry, such as new types of online betting platforms or immersive gaming experiences. - **Travel and Leisure Industry:** The consumer desire for exploration presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the travel and leisure industry, such as unique and immersive travel experiences or innovative adventure tourism offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Boomer Cannabis Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/im-high-right-now.md) - [Low-THC Cigarettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bogart.md) - [Casual Cannabis-Infused Beverage Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cannabisinfused-beverage.md) - [Generational Card Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/millennials-vs-boomers-trivia-game.md) - [Gen Z-Targeted Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/outsmart-nicotine.md) - [Discreet Cannabis Gift Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gift-of-weed.md) - [Health-Conscious Gen Z Chocolates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pink-pepper-chocolate.md) - [Gen Z Hotline Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peach-responsibly.md) - [Gen Z-Marketed Alcoholic Beverages](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/united-breweries.md)