Why are marijuana users stereotypically portrayed as sluggish people with “the munchies”?

Answer:

Responses may vary but should include some or all of the following information: Marijuana has many side effects, such as feelings of general relaxation, distorted time-sense, short-term memory loss, and increased appetite. Together, these manifest themselves as a general disregard for time schedules and the inability to remember to perform tasks or chores. The increased appetite also results in marijuana users feeling “the munchies.”