
Upon Baba’s unfortunate demise, struck by an ironic golf ball, I was astounded by the revelation from my cherished Auntie Poorna. She had just committed a startling act, shooting someone in the face, yet she was involved in Uncle Baba’s secretive line of work. This business, where Auntie held an associate position, was astonishingly centered around processing and dealing cocaine.
Compared to other drugs like heroin, meth, or fentanyl, cocaine has a somewhat lighter image for comedy in popular culture. However, it’s essential to remember that this drug is highly harmful to individuals and society at large. Marijuana, once a countercultural symbol, is now largely mainstream and less noteworthy; its enthusiasts are merely modern-day tipsy souls in the annals of comedic intoxication. (And technically, it’s legal.)
Creator of “Deli Boys,” Abdullah Saeed, has a rich background in cannabis media. He has hosted the cooking show “Bong Appétit” and written for the HBO series “High Maintenance,” which focuses on marijuana delivery.