Ash hit back of throat while smoking a joint.

I think I sucked it in somehow and it stung. Maybe it wasn’t maybe it was non-ash part of the joint but in any case it didn’t feel good.

Big deal or not?

Not.

ETA: Never had it happen with a joint, but it’s not uncommon if you suck on a pipe too hard. If it stung that much, it could have been a small ember, also not really a big deal.

Big deal? Hell yes it’s a big deal! It mean’s your joint’s cashed!

what does “cashed” mean?

OUCH!

It’s probably about as harmful as a pizza burn. (I once had a teeth-cleaning where the hygienist pointed one out to me.)

Cashed out
Turn in your chips because it’s done.
You must be new.

This is not helpful.

It means you have smoked all your marijuana and all you have left is ash.

Which tastes bad and has a habit of getting sucked into your mouth.

Maybe you should stop toking up with Bruce Campbell.