# Politician-Inspired Smoking Papers The Justin Trudeau Rolling Papers Oddly Honor the Young Leader By Alex Guibord | Published 2014-02-26 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/justin-trudeau-rolling-papers References: [vaporcentral](http://vaporcentral.com/content/yes-justin-trudeau-rolling-papers-actually-exist) & [theherbcollective](http://theherbcollective.com/) This might be the perfect [gag gift](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thoughts-prayers-toilet-paper) for the political pothead in your life! Chris Goodwin of [Vapor Central](http://vaporcentral.com/content/yes-justin-trudeau-rolling-papers-actually-exist), a Toronto-based lounge for cannabis connoisseurs, designed parody Zig Zag rolling papers inspired by Liberal leader Justin Trudeau, a self-confessed (social) pot smoker and legalization advocate. After Goodwin brought the gimmicky idea to life, what began as a [Conservative plot](http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2014/02/10/leaked_memo_from_conservatives_targets_justin_trudeau.html) to spoof the pro-pot politician quickly sparked into a profitable piece of marijuana memorabilia. He told [Yahoo! Canada News](http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/canada-politics/sales-justin-trudeau-rolling-papers-going-well-211457281.html) that his Trudeau rollies took in $500 of revenue in the first day of sales. What’s more, the packs were a huge hit at the [Liberal biennial convention](http://www.cannabisculture.com/content/2014/02/21/Justin-Trudeau-Marijuana-Rollies-Hit-Liberal-Convention) last week in Montreal. If you’ve got some extra green to burn, you too can buy 100 cigarette papers (unofficially) endorsed by a famous Canadian—for just $3.95! Boxes of 25 packs and novelty T-shirts are also [on sale online](http://theherbcollective.com/) and at retail outlets in Southern Ontario. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Political](https://www.trendhunter.com/political) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Politician-inspired Smoking Accessories:** The creation of smoking accessories inspired by politicians provides an opportunity for novelty and humorous items to become popular amongst smokers. - **Cannabis Merchandise:** The production and sale of cannabis-related merchandise can be a lucrative business opportunity for entrepreneurs and novelty item enthusiasts alike. - **Legalization-related Parodies:** The act of creating parodies based on legalization advocates and politicians provides a humorous and subversive way to draw attention to the legalization movement. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Cannabis Industry:** As the legalization movement gains traction, the cannabis industry has a unique opportunity to capitalize on the production and sale of novelty items. - **Merchandise Industry:** The merchandise industry has an opportunity to create unique and humorous items inspired by current events and political figures, such as the creation of the Justin Trudeau rolling papers. - **Entertainment Industry:** The creation of novelty items like the Justin Trudeau rolling papers can be an opportunity for the entertainment industry to capitalize on current events and entertaining political figures. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Limited-Edition Cannabis Gear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1000-stash-boxes.md) - [Hemp-Based Cannabis Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zigzag-launched.md) - [420-Inspired Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pre-rolls.md) - [4/20-Inspired Pizza Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pizza-pizza-2.md) - [Rose Extract-Infused Rolling Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rose-wraps.md) - [Awareness-Raising Rolling Papers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-prisoner-project.md) - [Sleek Cannabis Necessities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canabis-necessities.md) - [Collaboration Cannabis Paraphernalia](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houseplant-products.md) - [Terpene-Infused Cannabis Cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/terpene-cones.md)