[Cannabis Review] - Lucky Elk: Blue Nerdz Premium Indoor Smalls (7g)

 

As promised, here's my honest review of Lucky Elk's Blue Nerdz THCa Premium Indoor Smalls (7g).  I ordered after enjoying the White Runtz so much.  Blue Nerdz is described as a cross between Blue Sherbet x Zkittlez (my fave lmao) clocking in at 31.42% THCa.  It's an indica-dominant hybrid with a blue raspberry-rich scent and purple-blue hue.  This actually sounds closest to the Zkittlez strain I had and loved so much.  It's recommended for evening use (which means NOT sedating for me) with a candy aroma.  Blue Sherbert = a cross between Blue Cookies x Sunset Sherbert, the latter of which I've tried and liked very much.  (Cookies strains are generally well tolerated too).

From the Lucky Elk site.

I ordered on Oct. 2nd and it was shipped on Oct. 5th.  I received it on the 9th.  I got a $5 discount due to my previous purchase (or possibly my previous review?  Not sure) which was appreciated.  This order was for the Premium Smalls, which appear to be slightly higher-grade than the "Everyday Smalls" I got last time.  The difference, according to the site, is the hand-trimming of the Premium Smalls.  And these DO look worlds better in terms of size and general shape so yeah, difference noted.

Packaging is stealthy as per usual and festive for Halloween.  The smell is utterly divine, reminiscent of blueberries & citrus candy.  Potent too!  Buds are deep purple with light green trim and utterly coated in trichomes.  Unfortunately they're not even halfway dry and certainly not cured, though that's fixable with a little time to "breathe" outside the bag.  Not sure if the inclusion of a moisture pack is responsible for the wetness or they're just not being dried all the way, but it was definitely not easy to break up and didn't burn too cleanly at first.

Effects are marvelous--not too sedating for morning use, although that probably means it's too sedating for morning use for most people because I'm weird.  Mood is lifted but I'm still functional and able to text, which I have to do when my aunt hits me up unexpectedly.  Munchies are moderate and the comedown is virtually non-existent.  The high kinda reminds me of this amazing Sour Diesel I had way back in 2007 on the West Coast that put me in a great headspace and was ideal for daytime use.  In any case, I'm digging it.  Pain level is diminished too, and it was about a 6-7 earlier.  

Premium Indoor Smalls

Blue Nerdz goes great with coffee or other "a.m." substances, as the mellow smoothness balances out the rough edges perfectly.  Low doses are entirely functional while higher doses will have you feeling no pain.  It's got all the great traits of an indica without the mind-dulling stoniness or sedating comedown.

Interestingly, this is not the same "Blue Nerds" listed on Leafly, which includes two variants:  Runtz x Original Zkittlez and Watermelon Zkittlez x Forbidden Fruit.  It's also not the same Blue Nerdz THCa as the strains listed there, which include a variety of crosses sold by Super Greens Hemp Co.  I'm not crazy about the fact that so many vendors slap the same random name on unrelated strains (be creative!), but that's how it goes in a totally unregulated industry where strain names are neither patented nor indicative of continuity between batches/growers.

Overall, Lucky Elk's Blue Nerdz THCa Premium Indoor Smalls are probably my fave of all the THCa strains I've ordered, though it's a close call between these and the White Runtz (also Lucky Elk).  Poor dry job notwithsdanding, there's absolutely nothing to critique here except maybe the handling time.  I really need to stop buying weed on the internet now, but the damn upcoming ban is triggering my hoarding tendencies.  I'll never use all this by myself!  Now I just need a cutie to get 😶‍🌫 with.

Price:  4.8 of 5 stars

Packaging/Stealth:  5 of 5 stars

Shipping Time:  4.6 of 5 stars

Effects:  4.9 of 5 stars

Aroma:  4.9 of 5 stars

Overall:  4.95 of 5 stars

Blue Nerdz

Here's my ranking of all the strains I reviewed recently: 

#1.  Blue Nerdz (Lucky Elk)  🥇

#2.  White Runtz (Lucky Elk)  🥈

#3.  Bolo Runtz Trim & Shake (Black Tie CBD)  🥉

#4.  Pineapple Express (Elevated Hemp Co.)  🏅

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The Misogyny of "Homosexual Heteroromantic" Women

 

(Replace "gender" with "sex" because what you feel like inside your mind doesn't factor into raw sexual attraction or orientation). 

Now.  In this screed I'll focus specifically on WOMEN of the "homosexual heteroromantic" orientation since that's the one that affects me, a lesbian.  First of all, I don't buy into this "split attraction model" at all.  The idea that you can be purely sexually or romantically attracted to one sex with absolutely no crossover does not ring true to me, but stranger things have happened.  I'm sure somebody somewhere feels this way.  However, I find it incredibly misogynistic/lesbophobic to only be sexually attracted to women and will call it out as such.  Why? 

Real homosexual heteroromantic flag

Just because you're a woman doesn't mean you get a pass for viewing women purely as sex objects with zero desire to date, settle down with, commit to or marry us.  Viewing sapphic relations merely as a porn category is no different than what heterosexual men do--it trivializes wlw relationships and is hugely disrespectful to us as human beings.  We don't exist to be used as sex objects and then discarded before you develop feelings.  The belief that a relationship between two women is not as "real" or good or serious as a male/female one lies at the heart of this alleged orientation... that women are good enough to fuck but not good enough to love and take home to meet mom and dad or build a life with.  You're viewing women through the same sexist lens as your heterosexual male partners, and nothing could be more misogynistic.  Finding lesbian sex repulsive and "sinful" would honestly be less offensive.  

If you can find a like-minded woman who only views you as a sex object, great.  But you damn sure better iron that out before getting involved in any capacity because not disclosing such a vile thing before sex borders on deception and assault.  The vast majority of people do not operate like that, compartmentalizing feelings like romantic love, platonic warmth, sexual attraction and basic respect.  Sex is the most intimate act two people can engage in, so there's bound to be some feelings of affection that develop between women when it occurs unless one or both of you is a psychopath (or the sex is really really bad).  That's not to say one night stands or meaningless flings can't happen between women--they absolutely can and do--but to make an entire orientation/identity based on sexualizing women is beyond gross.  Even men don't (openly) do that.   

Also, I highly doubt that the opposite is true--that you never have sex with the men you become romantically involved with because you lack sexual attraction toward them.  No man alive would tolerate that in a relationship lol.  And no sane woman would put up with being used to fulfill some pornified fantasy and then discarded for a "real relationship" with a man.

On Perfectionism, Control & Finding The Middle Path

Some things can't be controlled.  I say that as a long-term sufferer of OCD... not the self-diagnosed "I'm so OCD, teehee" kind but the "there's this brain surgery you could try" kind where even psychologists et al. have run out of (good) ideas.  The "wash your hands until they bleed" and "count every calorie that goes into your mouth" kind that has resulted in inpatient stays many moons ago.  Needless to say I'm familiar with the list-making, nitpicking "planning" activities all Type A peeps do from a young age.  To be clear, I'm not knocking goal-setting with clear deadlines.  That's one of the most effective ways to actually accomplish long-term objectives & turn abstract dreams into concrete realities.  It's a matter of degrees.  But again, not all things can be accounted for ahead of time, or controlled. 

This is something I've learned the hard way after turning down promising experiences due to it being the "wrong time/fit/vibe" only to majorly regret it later.  Sometimes I let others influence my decision when I absolutely should not have--overly negative people who were likely jealous or afraid THEY would lose their control over me if I'd taken the opportunity.  Also, when I examined the real motivation behind my avoidance/rejection of said opportunity, it was often down to my own anxiety and fear of the unknown, which is what all the planning and control is REALLY about in the first place.  If you account for every possible pothole and speed bump ahead of time, you can avoid catastrophe!  Make flawless decisions, generate flawless outcomes...

Except none of us is psychic.  We don't have a fucking clue what tomorrow will bring.  What seems "flawless" and foolproof today can prove cringe and regrettable in a month or year.  Things that look ideal on paper can be miserable in real life.  Plus, the planning itself can be a path to nowhere.  If you put all your focus on the distant term and then get a terminal disease or end up paralyzed in a car wreck without having truly LIVED, what good is that?   I'm not saying you should jeopardize everything you've worked for by breaking the law or doing other reckless shit, but it's important to maintain a sense of balance and aim for a well-rounded life.  To actually LIVE while working toward distant goals.  As the saying goes, those who live in the past are depressed; those who live in the future are anxious.  Only those who live in the present moment are truly content and at peace.
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The Middle Path

Extremes are for suckaz

Balance, moderation.  The middle road.  These concepts can be hard for people with high-achieving personalities, OCD, perfectionism or any degree of these things.  Maybe you come from a family or culture that pressures you to be the best, whether athletically, academically or in some other respect... parents that tell you 2nd place is for losers.  Any grade but an A+ is as good as an F.  That you must be the prettiest, thinnest, most popular girl if you want to be Prom Queen/Homecoming Queen, and do whatever it takes to get there.  You find that they're generally right:  being the best requires hard work and sacrifice. 

And then you get out in the real world and realize these values don't really align with your own and, worse, they were actively harming your mental health.  So you go to the other extreme, doing just enough to get by and prioritizing your happiness above all else.  "Slacking".  Indulging, living for the moment.  Actively rebelling against everything you were taught.  But this doesn't feel quite right either.  

So you come back to the center and do your best to create a life that feels authentic.  A simple life that honors your values & biological rhythms without being overly indulgent.  And still, people judge and criticize.  But this time, you step back and examine THEIR motives.  You realize they're just as screwed up as anyone and if they truly cared, they would only offer advice when asked.  That only unhappy people who refuse to examine their own flaws spend their time picking apart other peoples' daily lives, appearance, relationships, the state of their finances or homes. 

Instead of being hurt by their words, you put up emotional boundaries and refuse to let them drag you back to that hellish place of perfectionism where your inner critic drives you to self-harm.  You quietly congratulate yourself for simply surviving to this big age and having things to show for it--a car, a roof over your head, clothes, electricity, food in the fridge, your sanity (most days).  Amazing friends & immersive hobbies.  And then you go right back to painting your nails a funky color, reading your Tarot cards or whatever oddball thing you were doing when they tried to disrupt your peace.  💅

This is what healthy separation from toxic loved ones should look like.  It's definitely harder when one or both parties suffers from mental illness or other problems affecting mood & behavior (substance abuse, cognitive disabilities, religious brainwashing, ADHD/autism, etc) but it's still doable.  And bonus:  you don't have to cut them out of your life forever to put up these boundaries!  If they really love you, which they usually do, they will eventually come around.  You can see them on your terms, and interactions will generally be far more pleasant than when you lived under their physical/financial/emotional control.  

(My OCD is mostly manageable on a day-to-day basis but can "flare-up" during periods of acute life stress or physical illness.  From the outside I may look like an underachiever with a "who cares" attitude, but I've worked very hard to cultivate that attitude because it's my greatest defense against the "demon" of perfectionism and dangerous thought loops that got me hospitalized multiple times as a teenager.  I have some very specific triggers and as long as they aren't being set off by actual events, I'm generally fine.  I have family members whose every waking moment is consumed by OCD rituals so I'm grateful for the peace of mind I do have.  I just wish people without mental illness/developmental disabilities would start trusting those of us WITH these things to be the experts on our own lives.  We know what we're capable of and what we aren't, and we want you to treat us with the same respect and grace you treat everyone else in your life.  Hold us accountable when we fuck up, don't hide bad news from us because you assume we'll "freak out".  Talk TO us, not ABOUT us.  If we want advice on how to run our lives, we'll ask.  Same as you).

Another Shitstorm: Sexually-Transmitted Diarrhea Sweeps the Nation

It's happening again (or should I say, "crappening" again):  Another self-induced outbreak in the U.S. is being met with laugh reacts and emojis by a science-denying public of infantile plague spreaders.  This time sexually-transmitted in nature.  A spate of articles warning of treatment-resistant "sexually transmitted diarrhea" are making the rounds, and already the denialism is loud.  "Just in time for midterms, eh?!"  "More fear porn, no thanks!"  "Just when we got over the cyclospora" etc. 

Unfortunately this self-induced shitshow (sorry, last one) is all too real, and it's not hard to imagine what's causing it but I'll go ahead and spell it out for the slow ones in the back:  oral-anal contact.  And for the REALLY slow ones:  putting your mouth & tongue in/on/around someone's asshole.  Which an increasing number of people, including otherwise "vanilla" heterosexuals, does these days.  Why?  Dear God, why?  Presumably because it's talked about in popular music and depicted in porn and people are utterly incapable of not following idiotic trends without a second thought, even dangerous sexual ones.  







(Specific) Causes

This shouldn't require a tutorial

So what pathogen is the actual CAUSE of this particular diarrhea?  That's the scary thing:  it's not just one, two or even 3 bugs to blame.  There are so many fecal-oral diseases that are not spread via other types of sex that it's a bit disturbing how anyone ever thought this was a good idea.  Why Sex Ed classes aren't warning specifically against oral-anal contact is beyond me when so many people suffer from chronic GI diseases like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease and C. diff, which kills between 15,000-30,000 Americans per year and infects half a million.  It's a well established fact that viral/bacterial infections can trigger diseases up to and including colon cancer in people under 50, so this should all be taken a lot more seriously. 

C. diff is just one nasty infection that can be spread this way.  Here are a few more that have been linked specifically to treatment-resistant diarrhea:

Risk > Reward

Historical Precedent:  Gay Bowel Disease 

In the late '70s and early 1980s right before the dawn of AIDS, gay men were afflicted with what was then termed "gay bowel disease," (notice any familiar bugs in that link?) a collection of colon and rectal diseases spread by anal sex and oral-anal sex.  They were also discovered to have astronomically high rates of Hepatitis B compared to the general population.  And then, of course, came HIV/AIDS which was also transmitted more readily via anal sex than other types.  It was even labeled "GRID" or "GRIDS" (Gay-Related Immune Deficiency Syndrome") in the earliest days.

Of course, viruses and other pathogens have no knowledge nor preference for one sexual orientation over another.  Not all gay men engage in these practices and many heterosexuals do, which has always been the case.  But this is even more true today in the post-AIDS world of on-demand porn and open discussion of sex practices like "eating booty" among celebrities and influencers.  More people engaging in these dangerous practices = more cases of these diseases regardless of sexual orientation, and it won't stop with fecal-oral disease.  (See: monkeypox).   

And those diseases do not remain restricted to consenting adults who engage in these acts; they inevitably spill over into exposed children and babies, elderly people, immunocompromised patients and others.  So even if YOU don't engage in these behaviors, you could still be affected directly or indirectly, such as by increased antibiotic resistance or transmission outside of a sexual setting (food or water contamination).  That's why none of this is the least bit funny.

Women know all too well how getting even tiny traces of backdoor bacteria in the urethra will cause a burning urinary tract infection that can progress to the bladder, kidneys and bloodstream if left untreated.  Well, the same happens when you get it in your mouth: it enters your stomach, small and large intestine and multiplies, causing acute illness that can become chronic or even fatal in severe cases.  Antibiotic-resistant means just that--there are no or very few treatments that work, and those that do may leave your gut in a terrible state after the fact. 

Harm Reduction

Exit only

This is normally where I'd tell you some convenient ways to reduce your risk while still engaging in the behavior, but that's just not possible here.  Part of harm reduction is being able to honestly weigh the risks vs. benefits of a given activity and discern when the risks are just too high to justify engaging in the behavior.  This is certainly the case with some drugs:  toxic inhalants like paint, glue and computer duster; carfentanil, krokodil.  Putting your mouth or tongue on somebody's anus is comparable in terms of disease risk.  It doesn't matter how well they clean the area--it's impossible to remove all traces of infectious pathogens, which are invisible anyway.  No amount of temporary pleasure is worth possibly contracting and spreading a deadly or debilitating disease like antibiotic-resistant diarrhea, C. diff, Crohn's disease or the bacteria that cause colon cancer.

This isn't about being biased toward a sex act I don't like or being homophobic (newsflash:  I'm gay).  It's about basic hygiene and common sense.  We're already facing a huge disease burden due to low vaccination rates, antibiotic resistance, lack of universal healthcare, climate change and its downstream effects (vector-borne disease, biodiversity loss, etc) & these shady BSL labs that constantly have "leaks" and safety breaches.  The last thing we need is more preventable transmissible disease. 

With all this hippie dippie talk about the "gut-brain connection" and the "microbiome," overlooking dangerous sexual practices like this is hypocritical bordering on ludicrous.  If you want to be taken seriously, you must be consistent.  This isn't a problem probiotics and kombucha will fix.

Transing the Gay Away: The Iran Model

For those uber-lefty liberals who believe that gender ideology is progressive or forward-thinking in ANY way/shape/form, take a look at this:

Iran says the quiet part out loud

Iran has never been known for its progressive social policies (well, not since about 1979 at least).  It's illegal to be gay there--punishments include flogging, imprisonment and the death penalty under Islamic law.  But there's one loophole co-signed by the ruling religion itself:  sex change.  The state even provides partial financial support for those seeking (or pressured into) these operations.  If one partner in a gay couple undergoes a sex change, the pair can stay in the country and remain together without being stoned to death... or whatever method they use to execute sinners and infidels over there.  We have our own barbaric methods here with the death penalty so I'm not in a position to judge that aspect of it. 

Lesbian extermination in the 21st Century.

I'm also not judging their brutal form of gay conversion therapy because we do the very same thing here in the U.S.  ~70% of children referred to gender clinics are female, and up to NINETY PERCENT of them are same-sex attracted.  Whether you call it conversion therapy or not, that's exactly what it is--turning a lesbian girl into an imitation of a hetero boy to make her "normal".  Changing the body to align with the unscientific, Stone Age gender roles of boys liking blue/trucks/girls and girls liking pink/dresses/boys.  Creating lifelong medical patients and surgical amputees out of teenagers in the name of an ideology, whether religious or political or otherwise, is WRONG.  In fact it should be renamed The Iran Model because we're literally copying their sick scheme to a T.  (So maybe I AM judging, sue me).  

Actually, our version is worse because we inflict it on children and are beating an entire generation over the head with these bogus gender concepts.  Iran is keeping it restricted to a minority of adults who at least have the option to leave the country, go back into the closet or accept their punishment if they choose not to have the surgery.  Yes, that's brutal and awful and homophobic and violates every human rights law in existence, but at the bare minimum they aren't rendering children infertile and incapable of sexual function before they're old enough to understand what that actually entails.  They're not pushing toxic puberty blockers on 10, 11 and 12 year olds or turning female sports into a catchall category... locking males with penises convicted of sex crimes in a 5 x 9' cell with women or firing people from their jobs for using the wrong (right) pronouns. 

In other words, Iran is using transgenderism as a loophole for their religion; the West is making it a religion unto itself.  Both are bad and wrong in their own ways, but the point remains that this is in no way a liberal or progressive movement.  Also, the actual transsexuals with gender dysphoria who just want to be perceived as the opposite sex without making their whole existence about "trans" issues or changing the gender binary are being used as a shelter for all manner of personal agenda-pushing by the queer, tucute, gender fluid, crossdressing, autogynephile, MAPS and endless other identities which I'd think would be pretty offensive.  

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