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The legalisation of cannabis in the US state of Colorado has been the source of plenty of changes, but none more earth-shattering than this.

Reports suggest 15 Colorado McDonald's franchises have announced that they are converting their 'Play Place' areas into marijuana friendly smoking areas, according to Now8News .

There will be 15 smoking 'pods' designed to encase the smoker of a joint, bong, or pipe to their own delight.

The pods are attached to ventilation shafts which will whip the offending smoke away from other diners, but McDonald's have made it clear they will not be selling drugs.

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But before you start beating a hasty path to the Rocky Mountain State for their McDonald's with added value , we're afraid to tell you it's an elaborate hoax.

The smokey myth was discounted by Waffles At Noon , who have revealed that Now8News, a satire site, has most likely mocked up the images for their post.

Here's one man who wouldn't partake of a smoke, even when he was in the right place for it:

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