Media commentators for Gawker,[1] Daily News (New York)[2] and the CNN program Showbiz Tonight analyzed the matter, and the product was the subject of a parody on a satirical website.
American lawyer Lisa Bloom commented that it would not be prudent for Cruise to sue over the product, and public relations writer Howard Bragman stated it was not a good idea from a legal standpoint to utilize Cruise's image in such a fashion.
[3][4] The marijuana is being sold in vials which have a picture of American actor Tom Cruise laughing hysterically.
[5][6] Tom Cruise Purple is sold by cannabis purveyors in Northern California,[7] and is a popular choice among vaporizer users.
[3] Marlene Arpe wrote in The Toronto Star, "A strain of weed called Tom Cruise Purple is being sold at California cannabis clubs.
"[8] Ryan Tate of Gawker commented, "How high do you have to be to name a grade of medical marijuana after lawsuit-happy Scientologist Tom Cruise?
"[10] Miami editor of In Touch Weekly, Michael Cohen, stated "...it's well-known in the industry you don't mess with Tom Cruise.
"[10] Public relations writer Howard Bragman commented, "I can tell you Tom and his lawyers do not have a sense of humor.