http://www.npr.org/2011/07/10/137729422/denver-newspaper-hires-professional-pot-critic

But the question is, how productive could he possibly be writing reviews of medical marijuana dispensaries when he’s high all the time?

NPR covered the story of William Breathes (sic), a pseudonym which allows him to “remain anonymous to the businesses he reviews,” in this article— in which Breathes, whose medicinal use of marijuana treats his “chronic stomach pain,” admits he uses it recreationally as well.  Is this news, really? Is NPR just trying to make the rest of us jealous of this guy’s job working for Denver’s “alternative newspaper,” or describing a genuinely interesting and worthwhile topic?

As the field of journalism dries out, layoffs loom, and any blogger considers them a viable candidate for a legit “journalism” position, it’s incredible that any small newspaper has the budget for a weed reviewer.

Here is what Gawker had to say (which is how I found the story): 

http://gawker.com/5819894/denver-weed-critic-has-best-job-in-journalism