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I've taken up smoking.

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Posted 21 November 2007 - 01:50 PM

QUOTE (David-kyo @ Nov 21 2007, 01:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Fuck yeah.

On-topic: I had to hold a 45-minute presentation about Bushido's history and culture yesterday that had made me constantly shit my pants. I now relapsed into this nasty habit after 2 weeks. This didn't last long. But fuck it, I enjoy a good lungbuster.
And yes, I personally take great care not to invade any non-smokers' personal space when I light up. Except when they come down to the university's SMOKING LOUNGE to schmooze around with the smokers. Then I can't possibly give a damn about them, since that's kind of our last fortress. wink.gif

Here in Canada, we don't have any kind of indoor smoking anymore, aside from our own homes. And it's damned near impossible to find an apartment that isn't smoke-free. Not that I have a problem. I have no qualms about taking it outside for the sake of other residents. Plus no one likes a room that smells like smoke. It's bad enough, I'm sure, that all of my jackets smell.
(I have a very weak sense of smell, so I can't smell it regardless, I'm just sure that it's no good for those who can.)
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Posted 21 November 2007 - 03:33 PM

Well this went predictably south for a while. Just so you know, I don;t think I'm "better" than non-smokers either. However I have more money than most smokers, can run faster, and am better looking. I do recognize that these are all subjective standards.

PS: Do I really need to end that with a smilie?
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Posted 21 November 2007 - 05:35 PM

I smoke.
None of my non-smoking friends seem to care. I have a bunch of friends who smoke. All the girls i've dated since i started have been smokers. I tried to convince one of them to quit with me. I couldn't quit on my own.
In fact i don't really want to quit totally, just cut back.
My habit doesn't break the bank. I usually buy cheap-o smokes.

Smoking can't be harming the environment THAT much.
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Posted 21 November 2007 - 10:57 PM

QUOTE (wallabyeyes @ Nov 21 2007, 05:35 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I smoke.
None of my non-smoking friends seem to care. I have a bunch of friends who smoke. All the girls i've dated since i started have been smokers. I tried to convince one of them to quit with me. I couldn't quit on my own.
In fact i don't really want to quit totally, just cut back.
My habit doesn't break the bank. I usually buy cheap-o smokes.

Smoking can't be harming the environment THAT much.

Likewise here on the money issue. $10-$12 a week, at MOST. I buy the cheapest, dirtiest things out there, unless I splurge on a pack of cloves.
As far as the environment? I dunno, I've thought it over in the past and it seems like for an isolated area, maybe not. Like I'm sure all the smokers in my neighbourhood aren't single-handedly raping the ice caps, for instance. But on a larger scale? I think, yeah, it could be fairly detrimental.
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Posted 22 November 2007 - 02:55 AM

One time long ago when I was in New York, smoking on the sidewalk (absolutely nobody nearby) some bitch honked at me from a car and reprimanded me for fucking up the ozone layer with my cigarettes. Fucking retard. I was so stupefied I could say nothing before she set off, smoke from her exhaust pipe totally blocking the view.
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Posted 22 November 2007 - 04:03 AM

QUOTE (David-kyo @ Nov 22 2007, 07:55 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
One time long ago when I was in New York, smoking on the sidewalk (absolutely nobody nearby) some bitch honked at me from a car and reprimanded me for fucking up the ozone layer with my cigarettes. Fucking retard. I was so stupefied I could say nothing before she set off, smoke from her exhaust pipe totally blocking the view.

Guess New York has gone from being 'The city that never sleeps' to 'The city that doesn't smoke'. Love the image of you just standing there engulfed in exhaust fumes with your mouth hanging open biggrin.gif
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Posted 22 November 2007 - 04:31 AM

I would've tried to toss the butt into her car window. At the very least, flicking a cigarette butt at someone as you exhale that last drag in their direction seems to be pretty disrespectful. I've used similar methods to show women at bars and such exactly what I thought of them.

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Posted 22 November 2007 - 04:35 AM

Not being a smoker, I usually do the 'look the person up-and-down with a look of utter contempt and disgust' on my face... great fun doing this from time to time to randomers on the street! biggrin.gif
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<!--quoteo(post=169306:date=Aug 10 2007, 11:03 AM:name=Legion)--><div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Legion @ Aug 10 2007, 11:03 AM) <a href="index.php?act=findpost&pid=169306"><{POST_SNAPBACK}></a></div><div class='quotemain'><!--quotec--><!--fonto:Arial--><span style="font-family:Arial"><!--/fonto--><!--coloro:#483D8B--><span style="color:#483D8B"><!--/coloro--><!--sizeo:3--><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:100%"><!--/sizeo-->So why the unholy flying purple donkeypunching fuck will it not work on yours? Just what kind of machine are you running there? Your toaster?<!--sizec--></span><!--/sizec--><!--colorc--></span><!--/colorc--><!--fontc--></span><!--/fontc--><!--QuoteEnd--></div><!--QuoteEEnd-->

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Posted 22 November 2007 - 04:40 AM

ok i think i have some clarity on the issue
at least for myself in my confused state.

For the most part people don't smoke b/c it makes them look cool
but for the stress relief in povides and

those calming hectic free minutes when its just you and your 'rette
can be the best parts of your day.
or at least that is my cousins view.

Sure i think that its gross when smokers spit and hack up phlem
or intentionally blow smoke in others faces
but the majority are alright.

As for the smokers being the cause of ozone damage.....thats idiotic
Thats like proposing that humanity kill the worlds cow population
since their gas and steaming piles of pies are
one of the REAL leading causes

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Posted 22 November 2007 - 05:13 AM

I never spit or hack anything up. When I'm out with friends having a smoke, and one of them spits on the sidewalk, I usually ask them if that's necessary. Smoker or not, I think spitting on the sidewalk is disgusting. I have to walk there. I don't want gross green shit that you hacked up out of your throat stuck to the bottom of my shoe.
I don't know why some smokers feel the need to spit while they smoke. It makes no fucking sense to me. I know it can make your mouth feel dry, that's why I bring a bottle of water or something with me. Or I just tough it out and get a drink afterwards.

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Posted 22 November 2007 - 05:40 AM

Oh so water ....thats the trick
yeah my dad does that too

Personally im glad you don't spit
i have yet to my knowlegde to step in the stuff fresh

but i have encountered it dry and it gets
hard and much more disgusting

Its just not attractive in any setting
even HOCKEY

It makes me feel alot better that its not just an accepted practice
and every none smoker can just go suck a lemon.

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Posted 22 November 2007 - 06:02 AM

QUOTE (TruJade @ Nov 22 2007, 10:40 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
It makes me feel alot better that its not just an accepted practice
and every none smoker can just go suck a lemon.

I'll have you know, I took grave offense to that.

GRAVE.
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Posted 22 November 2007 - 06:09 AM

QUOTE (CJ Marren @ Nov 22 2007, 06:02 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I'll have you know, I took grave offense to that.

GRAVE.

You took offense to him saying that he's glad spitting all over isn't just a common practice, with no regard for non-smokers?
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Posted 22 November 2007 - 06:25 AM

QUOTE (Heccubus @ Nov 22 2007, 11:09 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
You took offense to him saying that he's glad spitting all over isn't just a common practice, with no regard for non-smokers?

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcasm

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–noun
1. harsh or bitter derision or irony.
2. a sharply ironical taunt; sneering or cutting remark: a review full of sarcasms.


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Posted 22 November 2007 - 07:33 AM

Well aren't you clever.
How about next time, instead of being a smart ass, you try just stating that you were being sarcastic. It's not exactly easy to tell with plain text.
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