After beginning to lawfully allow adult use of psilocybin “magic” mushrooms earlier this month, today Oregon unveiled their new state slogan “Come for the Legal Shrooms, Stay Because the Giant Kaleidoscopic Beaver is Blocking the Interstate Bridge.”
“There’s already so many great reasons to visit Oregon, but today we’re proud to add two more highlights to the list: legal psilocybin mushrooms and Bucky the Sage, the enormous psychedelic beaver that’s currently blocking all traffic back to Washington,” said Visit Oregon tourism spokesperson Willow Blanchard. “So, until he completes his ethereal journey and fades back into the light of creation, why not kick back and stay with us a little longer while you enjoy one of our world-famous Lisa Frank spaghetti avalanche sunsets?”
Since the legalization of the psychedelic fungi, northerly neighbors from Seattle have flocked to Portland to enjoy their trip by tripping under the supervision of licensed guides.
“Not only has my visit to Oregon for psilocybin therapy done wonders to treat my anxiety, but I’ve discovered a whole new culinary scene of talking Muppet foods at Portland’s iconic food trucks,” said Seattle local Garrett Chang. “I’m feeling refreshed, reenergized, and ready to head back home with a new mindset—as soon as that 100-foot beaver deity decides to clear I-5 and reclaim his place in the night sky amongst his furry peers on Rodent Mount Olympus.”
Needling reporters reached out to Bucky the Sage for comment, who paused to reflect for what felt like several eternities before simply responding, “gnaw.”
