Bunny Banyai is a freelance writer and children’s book author. She has written a short but effective cautionary tale regarding the indiscriminate use of edible cannabis products this holiday season. Banyai takes on the pressures of celebrating the holidays, with each experience meticulously crafted. Things get pretty insane when she chooses to try her first cannabis-infused treat, a “killer python lolly.”
After an incredibly hectic December bookshop, Banyai met with lines and lines of excited children waiting. Of course COVID had everyone especially eager to buy books for the holidays. The hurry had her tuckered out trying to get ready for Christmas. To deal with the stress and celebration, Banyai decided to partake, so he accepted the deadly python lolly as a gift. He ate all of it, even after general guidelines recommend only eating a quarter at one time and going back for the rest later on.
Banyai had an extreme reaction to the edible. She recalled her previous trips with edibles. Those experiences resulted in some unexpected outcomes, like affection for sausage on a stick and the pleasing feeling of padded pool chairs. This Christmas, the result was much more extreme.
On Christmas Eve, having grown up late into the night wrapping presents, Banyai was rudely awoken on Christmas morning by her children. She was looking forward to a quiet holiday season. Unfortunately, her experience took a dark turn once the effects of the cannabis edible flooded her system.
Banyai painted her situation with a brush of panic and distress.
“I need to be very quiet and still.” – Bunny Banyai
Even with her energy level, she still needed to contend with the holiday freakout. At least once, she said, she had to allow her children—with the full knowledge of the dangers—to soothe their father’s rage in order to avoid punishment.
“Tell your dad that he needs to come upstairs right away.” – Bunny Banyai
After a day at the bookshop, Andrea was pretty pooped. These resulting side effects from the edible left her feeling worse. The best part was when she jokingly told her family it was “unfair” that she couldn’t join them completely at Thanksgiving.
“Please let me live. I’ll never complain again. It’s Christmas Day. I just want my old life back.” – Bunny Banyai
Banyai’s reflections ring true with all who have struggled with special needs like autism during holiday festivities. Her experience underscores the dangers of using edibles as a coping mechanism to cope with stress. This is particularly crucial when our households get together.
Banyai’s newest, Around The World In 80 Meatballs, is particularly close to her heart. She’s still dealing with physical effects from her edible adventure, which makes for an even more cautionary tale-like story arc. She intentionally made it fun, sharing her experiences about how hard it was to follow conversations at Thanksgiving dinners. The themes ranged from health and wellness to more general cultural appropriation, but frequently leaped between the two.
“How can I withstand a sermon on the healing benefits of a parasite cleanse, while next to me a vigorous conversation regarding the perils of wokeism?” – Bunny Banyai
Banyai’s cautionary tale sheds light on the unfortunate realities of celebrating the holidays in today’s age — especially when paired with the consumption of cannabis-infused products. Unfortunately, her experience is more than a humorous anecdote. It also provides an important lesson for all who may be considering similar decisions this holiday season.