His mission: Find the source of the "locoweed ice cream." His methods: Gibberish, crawling on the floor, wearing a lampshade as a helmet, and having whispered conversations with a potted plant he calls "Mr. Gumbo."
(credited as Thomas Chong), the film was notoriously light on scripting. Mental Floss Improvisation : The script was reportedly only 3.5 pages long Cheech And Chong Nice Dreams
From this simple framework, the film unfolds as a series of sketches. There are memorable set pieces, including a bizarre trip to a mad scientist's lab, Cheech's hilarious stint on death row, and a finale that literally lifts them into the clouds. The plot is largely an excuse for the duo's signature wordplay and physical comedy, a strategy that delighted fans even if critics found it haphazard. His mission: Find the source of the "locoweed ice cream