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I have been doing deep, highly scientific research, which means I was thinking about Minnesota sports trauma while staring into space.

And I think I found the exact moment the curse began.

It was not Gary Anderson in 1998.

It was September 28, 1995.

Dennis “El Presidente” Martínez hits our beloved Kirby Puckett in the face with a pitch.

Kirby, the smiling face of Minnesota sports, the man who made an entire state believe good things could happen, takes one to the jaw/eye area.

His season ends.

Soon after, his career ends.

And from that moment forward, Minnesota sports entered the shadow realm.

The Vikings have invented new ways to destroy the human spirit.

The Twins have spent decades treating the Yankees like a final boss they forgot to level up for.

The Wild exist purely to teach us patience without reward.

The Wolves finally gave us hope, which as every Minnesota fan knows, is the most dangerous substance on earth.

Now, before anyone gets too serious, yes, I know Kirby’s career officially ended because of glaucoma. And Dennis Martínez was a great pitcher. He even said afterward that it was one of the worst feelings he had ever had in baseball.

So this is not an attack on Dennis.

This is a curse investigation.

Because curses do not care about medical documentation.

The vibes changed that day.

The baseball gods saw Kirby Puckett go down and said, “Minnesota has had enough happiness.”

So here is my proposal:

El Presidente must issue a formal 30-second apology to the state of Minnesota.

Nothing crazy.

Just:

“Dear Minnesota, I am sorry. Kirby deserved better. You have suffered enough.”

Then we gather at the Mall of America, wave our old Metrodome Homer Hankies like it’s 1991, show Kirby’s Game 6 walk-off, have one Vikings kicker make a ceremonial 38-yard field goal, and spiritually cleanse the state.

Only then can the curse be lifted.

Until that happens, every playoff run is just the universe setting up another punchline.

Except for the Lynx.

Apparently they read the curse terms and conditions and found a loophole.

SKOL, I guess.

Picked this up at CL in QC. Normally like $110 pre-tax, I caught it on sale for $75, ended up $93 out the door. Half ounce, mostly popcorn buds but still frosty and well trimmed.

Batch is fresh. Harvest date 03/04/2026. You can tell right away when you open it.

Stats (from COA):

THC: 26.14%
Total cannabinoids: 30.81%
Total terpenes: 2.87%
Top terps:
- Caryophyllene – 0.919%
- Limonene – 0.873%
- Myrcene – 0.523%

Smell:
Right when I ripped the top off the packaging and pulled the packaging lining apart, I got that real GG4 smell. I’m not gonna lie, that made me smile. It’s been a while since I’ve had GG4 that actually smells like GG4. Gassy, earthy, a little citrus in there. Not candy at all, which I like. I deal with allergies, so if I can still smell it clearly, it’s doing something right. Even my wife, who hates weed smell, said it didn’t smell nasty, just from one hit outside in the wind.

Texture:
Sticky. When you squeeze it, it sticks a bit before dropping.

Smoke:
Rolled it in a RAW. First hit had a slight spice bite, a little peppery with that wasabi kick. By the second and third hit, it started feeling like what GG4 is supposed to be. Classic earthy, old school, diesel, skunky taste. Maybe a slight citrus in there but no sweetness or candy. Burns clean and smooth, had a slight cough but nothing harsh.

It actually reminded me of that real diesel type flavor and smell I’ve been missing. Last time I got something close was probably Cactus Breath a bit, and Garlic Sourdough was really good too, both from Abundant. This one is right there in that lane.

Effects:
This is where it really shines.

Within a few hits I felt it behind the eyes and around the sinus. Then it settles into this calm, lifted feeling. Anxiety is gone. Feels like it grabs you in a good way and holds you there without being heavy.

About 15–25 minutes in:

relaxed but clear
mood lifted, actually happier
talkative
motivated

I was out there walking, then came in talking to my wife, and I’m about to jump into work and cold call all day. Feels like it fits right into that flow.

Comparison:
I grabbed some Drip GG4 about a month ago on sale and it was not it. No real flavor, just made me sleepy. Didn’t feel like GG4 at all.

This Abundant batch is the opposite. This feels like the GG4 I remember.

Rating:
9.5/10

Only reason it’s not a 10 is because a true 10 for me is that instant wild knockout, like a one-two hit quitter where you just stop and think “whoa”. This is more balanced, and I’m hoping it’s good for days and getting things done.

Final:
Abundant crushed this one. For context, I had a really good run with Abundant before, then the last few months felt a little suspect, even their toasted toffee. I’m glad this is real GG4 and it’s hitting like this. Feels like maybe they’ve got a new wave of flower coming in and this GG4 is the one. Definitely excited to see what other diesely ones they drop next. Hopefully they bring back Garlic Sourdough.

Man, I almost didn’t even want to write this review because I didn’t want everyone running out to grab it and it being gone by the time I finished this. It’s hard to find good GG4 nowadays, or really weed that tastes like weed and does what it’s supposed to do. But if you happen to pick it up, i’m betting you’ll enjoy it.

Edit:

I think someone posted that it doesn’t look good to them. The bag appeal and looks were two things i didn’t consider when reviewing. Nice call out.

I found the origin of the Minnesota sports curse, and it was not Gary Anderson in 1998.