Jack Harlow Unfazed by Weed’s Possible Effects on Semen: ‘I Might Start Smoking Off of This Alone’

Jack Harlow isn’t worried about a recent New York Times piece focused on weed’s possible effects on one’s sperm. In fact, as seen a bit deeper into this article, the latest chatter on the matter may inspire Harlow to enthusiastically take up smoking.

Over on his Instagram Stories, Harlow, who last month joined Doja Cat on “Just Us,” shared what appeared to be a text from his father regarding the article in question. In response, Harlow offered a playful retort in video form.

“For one, I don’t smoke,” Harlow said, as seen below. “And for two, okay? God forbid my sperm gets messed with. I mean, what’s the worst that could happen? I’m barren, or infertile? Okay? I mean, how bad do you think I want to have a kid? It might not be the worst thing in the world if my sperm gets messed up. I might start smoking off of this alone.”

The Times piece, credited to Alexander Nazaryan, sees Dr. Alexander Pastuszak, described as a “male fertility expert,” offering the following assessment of multiple studies: “THC, certainly in smoked form, can impact semen.” The full piece, available here, goes into further detail, building on an oft-asked question posed by the weed-fond among us who might also want to one day father a child.

Weed and sperm have been co-headliners in numerous studies over the years, though, as anyone who lives in a still-weed-illegal state is well aware, federal complications remain a thorn in the side of researchers hoping to embark on more substantial and far-reaching research. As it stands, weed, believe it or not, is still considered to a Schedule I drug in the eyes of the federal government alongside heroin, LSD, ecstasy, and other substances.

All that to say, certain levels of highness would no doubt pair well with Harlow’s recollection of a 30-second existential crisis at a Texas Roadhouse last November. Take the plunge here.