hey ,I never said that caffeine was cool I don't drink coke(coca-cola) because it is also a drug that causes addiction and other problems(although I might be a bit overreacting) and well I'd rather have sugar-related problems, than smoking-related problems...and no I didn't imply that smokers are stupid, don't take what people say out of context please..it's just a bad habit, such as eating too much, bad higene,taking too much caffeine, etc..it's a bad habit that can cause severe damage to youChiasm said:
Poll: Smoking-Cool or Not?
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I totally agree with you there. Never said otherwise. I said I find it stupid. It only pisses me off, to the point of making me physically assault someone, when they make it MY problem by smoking near me and refusing to move away/throw their smoke the other direction. If they don't. I don't honestly care. It's your life, do what you will with it. If it doesn't bother anyone else, cool.Chiasm said:
I... Have never witnessed any of this to be honest... Nor do I share the feeling...Chiasm said:
People are stupid. Nothing more to it.Chiasm said:
As I mentioned time and again: My only problem with smokers are when they throw their smoke on me. If that doesn't happen, I could not care less about it.
I say uncool, but if people want to kill themselves, go ahead. It's not as if were underpopulated.
I couldn't possibly think it is any less cool than I do. I have a former friend who smokes and thing is smoked before and quit once and now he is smoking again (and I could care less how you judge me for saying this), but that made me lose so much respect for him. But than to be honest he has never been one to care for respectability to begin with.
It looks cool in movies. In real life it smells awful.
Just like huge sweaty men with machine guns, really.
Just like huge sweaty men with machine guns, really.
Why would shortening your life expectancy ever be considered cool? We aren't living in the '50s
on the fence between Neautral and cool in Real life, Cool in fiction.
That picture gives him no justice, trust me he's cool
Ok, well cigars are definitely uncool. Not in any way shape or form are those massive things cool. It's like smoking a dildo made of shit.
cigarettes are sorta cool. That doesn't mean much though. I'd never use 'em.
Ok, well cigars are definitely uncool. Not in any way shape or form are those massive things cool. It's like smoking a dildo made of shit.
cigarettes are sorta cool. That doesn't mean much though. I'd never use 'em.
Ya,Sorry about that first time I am having to organize quotes, I meant to just use all your message's but then respond in general overall not to any one of the quoted people in general but as a example of people here who are against smoking, Sorry if I seemed like it was a personal attack against you or anyone else.k3v1n said:
Ya I think if the smoker is being rude then it's more then your right to take a stand, Just as you would with any rude person. Same way I would hope all smokers when they see a family and child coming near would walk away so smoke won't brother them.Caliostro said:
Though in a odd way thinking on it, I even don't agree that a parent should smoke near there child until they are old enough when they are able to make a choice to be around you smoking or not,Everyone would be better off I think if smoking near people was always consensual so in a crowd everyone should consent or go to a smoking area instead of walking through all of disneyland smoking past people.
Would help people's view point and kind of defeat some of the "stereotypes" smokers have against them because of the few that don't care about others.
Bottom line: Though I am glad both of you and others can see how other things can be just as dangerous as smoking if used in abundance, As everything should be in moderation. Just hate how it seems in a lot of smoking threads smoking seems to be demonized and people forget the other dangers that they do on a daily basis as well. If you look at some other responses the tone of the messages are very hostile towards smokers which just touches a nerve when you have to deal with it a lot sorry if I seemed hostile back.
Complaining about the side effects of smoking is useless, people are fully aware of them, and if they're smoking then they obviously don't care. It's like complaining about time; "I've heard that with enough time your body will become deficient and die! We must ban this!"
The problem I have with smoking is the highly irresponsible effect it has on the people around you. Than again, the people who are smoking don't care about the side effects probably don't give a shit about the people around them either. I've seen people start smoking in a waiting line for a Theme park amusement ride with all age groups present from babies to elders (there's a law that says no smoking within 25 ft of any public attraction..)
It's the same thing as alcohol, sure you can party and have a good time for all I care but what is the effect of your actions on those around you once you lose control of yourself.
In the end, other people shouldn't have to pay for your habits, but they do anyway, so therefore I find smoking uncool.
The problem I have with smoking is the highly irresponsible effect it has on the people around you. Than again, the people who are smoking don't care about the side effects probably don't give a shit about the people around them either. I've seen people start smoking in a waiting line for a Theme park amusement ride with all age groups present from babies to elders (there's a law that says no smoking within 25 ft of any public attraction..)
It's the same thing as alcohol, sure you can party and have a good time for all I care but what is the effect of your actions on those around you once you lose control of yourself.
In the end, other people shouldn't have to pay for your habits, but they do anyway, so therefore I find smoking uncool.
Yes, you won't live long enough to become parasitic social beings. Instead, you'll just leech money out of our health care system! Yay!Sisyphus0 said:
Last time I checked, a bus doesn't park in front of me idling for 5-15 minutes outside the doors of the restaurant/inn/house, and then unhinge its exhaust pipe at my feet, still smoldering when its done.
Finally, even though you might know and accept the risks of smoking, newer, more innocent smokers may not understand the risks, hence the pictures. If you've accepted the fact your lungs will look like two shriveled lumps of tissue, why does it bother you to see them?
It all depends.
Cool
Uncool
As for those who want to see us dirty smokers conform to their rules: An interesting idea was raised by a friend of mine.
To combat the growing problem of spousal abuse, the Government has decided to install cameras in your bedroom to prevent such occurrences. Obviously no-one will complain because they're only there for your safety. And those that do complain must have something to hide.
As for those who want to see us dirty smokers conform to their rules: An interesting idea was raised by a friend of mine.
To combat the growing problem of spousal abuse, the Government has decided to install cameras in your bedroom to prevent such occurrences. Obviously no-one will complain because they're only there for your safety. And those that do complain must have something to hide.
Boys who smoke: you're trying too hard to fit in, stop being a tit and live a longer healthier, non-ass-like-smelling life
Girls who smoke: you're trying too hard to fit in, stop being a tit and live a longer healthier, non-ass-like-smelling life; also: your sex appeal goes through the floor when you light up
Girls who smoke: you're trying too hard to fit in, stop being a tit and live a longer healthier, non-ass-like-smelling life; also: your sex appeal goes through the floor when you light up
Here something that will blow a lot of peoples minds.
I liked the smell of smoke but didn't take it up until I was 18.
I smoke because I enjoy the taste.
I smoke Marlboro Reds.
I don't think it is a factor in how 'cool' I am.
I don't do it because I am trying to kill myself.
I always walk away from non-smokers when I am smoking.
If someone approaches me and tells me that I am smoking and it's bad I then tell them to "F*** off".
Hope you all enjoyed that.
I liked the smell of smoke but didn't take it up until I was 18.
I smoke because I enjoy the taste.
I smoke Marlboro Reds.
I don't think it is a factor in how 'cool' I am.
I don't do it because I am trying to kill myself.
I always walk away from non-smokers when I am smoking.
If someone approaches me and tells me that I am smoking and it's bad I then tell them to "F*** off".
Hope you all enjoyed that.
In a real-life point of view, no. My father smoked when I was a child, and I absolutely hated it. Not to mention the smell. I personally wouldn't, and in the real world smokers are no more cool than anyone else. That being said, anti-smoking groups are a bit too far. If they want to strain and poison their bodies, let them. I'll be on the other side of the room enjoying my liquor.
But what I'm trying to get to is the contrast between the genuine and the fictional appeal of smoking. In real life, it may not equal much, but in a story, a cigarette can go a long way. It's generally the trademark of private eyes and detectives, not to mention the mountains of cliché action hero badasses. But it symbolizes much more than a blatant disregard for one's personal health. Unless you're one of the bland action heroes, it symbolizes turmoil and mental stress. In most of my stories, my predominately troubled characters (Whether they're fighting a fairly recent problem, or haunted by the past) smoke. It is, in all means, a form of escape, of easing the burden placed upon them. Unlike the real world, people can be more. A simple nicotine addict can be a worn veteran who uses tobacco like a weapon in the constant struggle with his past and the mistakes he's made. A policeman could turn to smoking not because of some mundane reason, but because he needs something to drown out the sad-but-true statements of his conscience as he is slowly torn between what his job and his sense morality each tell him to do (Of course, this one being in a somewhat dystopian/anti-authoritarian setting).
So in the end, it's cool as a symbol, but not in the flesh.
But what I'm trying to get to is the contrast between the genuine and the fictional appeal of smoking. In real life, it may not equal much, but in a story, a cigarette can go a long way. It's generally the trademark of private eyes and detectives, not to mention the mountains of cliché action hero badasses. But it symbolizes much more than a blatant disregard for one's personal health. Unless you're one of the bland action heroes, it symbolizes turmoil and mental stress. In most of my stories, my predominately troubled characters (Whether they're fighting a fairly recent problem, or haunted by the past) smoke. It is, in all means, a form of escape, of easing the burden placed upon them. Unlike the real world, people can be more. A simple nicotine addict can be a worn veteran who uses tobacco like a weapon in the constant struggle with his past and the mistakes he's made. A policeman could turn to smoking not because of some mundane reason, but because he needs something to drown out the sad-but-true statements of his conscience as he is slowly torn between what his job and his sense morality each tell him to do (Of course, this one being in a somewhat dystopian/anti-authoritarian setting).
So in the end, it's cool as a symbol, but not in the flesh.
"I'm going to start inhaling carcinogenic smoke that contains a chemical that the makers know is going to get me addicted so I will want to keep smoking or start jonsing! Its going to ruin my teeth, trigger my asthma and the asthma of anyone who has it around me, stink up my whole house so nobody will want to come over, Eat up all my spending money, shave years off my life and it could set my house on FIRE!
Yeah... I'm cool"
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Yeah... I'm cool"
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I myself am not one to smoke, but I think whether it looks cool or not depends entirely on the person that is smoking.
For example:
Dylan Moran can smoke all he wants and I wont give a shit.
But if I saw Orlando Bloom (who for decency's sake I have decided not to picture) smoking I would likely spit in his general direction.
I hate Orlando Bloom.
For example:
Dylan Moran can smoke all he wants and I wont give a shit.
But if I saw Orlando Bloom (who for decency's sake I have decided not to picture) smoking I would likely spit in his general direction.
I hate Orlando Bloom.