Let's lighten it up a bit...
I totally see why AI is problematic, but then again, it's also kinda like handing an idiot savant (is that still the term?) a violin for the first time, so...
If a superhuman named Wake and Bake were to hit the scene, their powers would likely blend the sensory, biological, and atmospheric effects of cannabis into a formidable (if relaxed) toolkit.
Here are five cannabis-related superpowers for such a hero:
Wake and Bake can accelerate the growth of hemp and cannabis plants at will. This isn't just about gardening; they can sprout massive, fibrous stalks from the earth to create organic shields, trap villains in sticky resin-coated vines, or weave durable hempen ropes mid-combat to restrain opponents.
The hero can exhale a thick, iridescent fog that covers a wide radius. This vapor acts as a tactical smoke screen, but it also has a "contact high" effect. Anyone caught in the cloud (friend or foe) experiences immediate muscle relaxation, a total loss of aggression, and a sudden, intense interest in the philosophical implications of their own shoes.
To Wake and Bake, time is more of a suggestion than a rule. They can enter a state of "perceived deceleration," making 10 seconds feel like 10 minutes. This allows them to dodge projectiles or plan complex maneuvers while the world moves in slow motion, even if they appear to be moving at a somewhat "leisurely" pace to outside observers.
By making eye contact or touching an opponent, Wake and Bake can mentally project the physical sensation of extreme "couch-lock." The target’s limbs suddenly feel like they weigh a thousand pounds, rendering them physically unable to move or stand, as if gravity has tripled only for them.
This power turns the hero into a living radar. They can "see" sound waves and "hear" colors, allowing them to detect invisible enemies or perceive structural weaknesses in buildings through rhythmic vibrations. This ultra-awareness makes them nearly impossible to surprise, as they are perpetually "tuned in" to the frequency of their surroundings.
My first thought for her nemesis was a villain who has the superpower of Morning Sex, but Rise and Slime was only funny for a second--plus there's no way AI is getting that image right without a premium subscription to a pornbot, probably.
