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Meet Marijuana Pepsi, who doesn’t drink soda or smoke marijuana and has faced job rejections because of her name

Meet Marijuana Pepsi, who doesn’t drink soda or smoke marijuana and has faced job rejections because of her name

Marijuana Pepsi Vandyck, a 52-year-old woman with a name as unique as her story, has no plans to change it despite not indulging in marijuana or fizzy drinks and alcohol. Her mother, Brandy ‘Maggie’ Johnson, named her Marijuana Pepsi, believing the distinctive moniker would bring global recognition. Growing up, Marijuana faced constant curiosity and whispers…

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