In a bizarre twist that could only happen in the cannabis industry, the Devil himself reportedly appeared at the Embarc headquarters this Halloween to issue a cease-and-desist to the cannabis brand ‘Devil’s Lettuce.’ Clad in his classic red suit with a waft of sulfur trailing behind him, the Prince of Darkness delivered an ultimatum: Either rebrand or face the wrath of Hell’s legal department.

According to witnesses, Satan looked thoroughly unimpressed with Embarc’s entire setup, taking a special dislike to the decor and their ‘Screaming Karen’ pre-roll poster. “Really?” he sneered. “The best you could come up with was ‘Devil’s Lettuce’? How is it that a brand built around cannabis can be this… uninspired?”

The Devil’s lead counsel, Beel Z. Bub, Esq., clarified that while His Infernal Majesty initially found the homage “amusing,” he’s grown increasingly irritated by the surge in brands using his likeness and name without any originality. “Frankly, Hell is fed up with this shameless, cookie-cutter ‘edginess,’” Bub explained. “This is supposed to be the Devil we’re talking about, not a middle school band trying to sound cool.”

Satan’s disappointment wasn’t just about the name—it was about the lack of creativity. He reportedly called out the team on the entire aesthetic. “You’ve got skeletons, you’ve got fire, and not a single original thought between them,” he said, arms crossed. “I’m not just a marketing gimmick, people! I’ve inspired centuries of art and culture. And here I am, boiled down to the weed equivalent of a ‘Live, Laugh, Love’ poster.”

Embarc’s founder tried to explain that ‘Devil’s Lettuce’ was intended to celebrate the rebellious spirit of cannabis culture, but Satan wasn’t buying it. “If I wanted rebellious, I’d go for something fresh, something creative! You know what we call another BOGO pre-roll down in Hell? Wednesday.”

To settle the dispute, the Devil proposed that Embarc either develop a new, original brand name that doesn’t tread on his infernal identity or sign a licensing agreement that entitles Hell to royalties on every “lazy piece of demonic-themed merch” sold. “I didn’t build my legacy for centuries just to become the poster child for weed on sale,” he declared before vanishing in a puff of smoke.

Cannabis connoisseurs and locals alike are in heated debate on social media. Many are loyal to Embarc, while others are showing sympathy for Satan. One tweet that gained viral status simply read, “Devil’s got a point. Can we get some fresh branding in the cannabis world?”

To settle the dispute, the Devil proposed that Embarc either develop a new, original brand name that doesn’t tread on his infernal identity or sign a licensing agreement that entitles Hell to royalties on every “lazy piece of demonic-themed merch” sold. “I didn’t build my legacy for centuries just to become the poster child for weed on sale,” he declared before vanishing in a puff of smoke.

In the wake of the Devil’s appearance, Embarc’s legal counsel confirmed that the creator of the brand has taken an immediate leave of absence, presumably to recover from the encounter and “reevaluate” the brand’s creative direction.

In a closing statement released through his legal team, Satan expressed his hopes for the future of cannabis marketing: “I expect more from this industry. Show me something so original, it could make an angel weep. Until then, keep my name out of it.”