This artist says he was responsible for the 'Hollyweed' sign and explains why he did it

Pranksters all around the world tipped their hats to whoever managed to change the iconic Hollywood sign to “Hollyweed” on New Year’s Day. Now, the artist who claims he was responsible has come forward.

LA-based artist Zach Fernandez goes by the name “Jesushands” and, with a moniker like that, you can be sure that his reasons for the stunt went above and beyond “just for laughs”.

Fernandez gave an interview to The Hollywood Reporter, who sent actor and marijuana activist Tommy Chong to speak to him (if you don’t recognise the name, you might remember Chong as the friendly stoner Leo on That ’70s Show).