Should I start smoking?

[Mission Difficult]

I personally like the smell of clove cigarettes better. As far as health, no better or worse than normal cigarettes. Although depends on what country you get them from.

[Wakati]

Just cut to the chase and kill yourself? Take less time instead of getting cancer?  Maybe do drugs instead and not exist in society?

[If-I-Die-Its-Lag]

Uh...AllJorge?

[A. Crow]

So...I've never actually tried a cigarette, I don't even really like the smell. But damn...I think my already high coolness factor could be at
least quadrupled if I had a fag* casually hanging from my lips.


*(Yes. Calling cigarettes "fags" makes me even cooler. Cuz Briticisms are always cool. Even though British people tend to be fat and stupid. Except for Stephen Fry. And he's kinda fat actually.)

no, dumbass.

[KarthXLR]

And to Karth:  Can you honestly tell me you abstain from everything that is unhealthy to you?  Fast food?  You know those assholes who run the fast food corporations pretty much torture the animals they kill before they process them into "food".  Does that bother you?

First off, you're comparing two completely different things. Second, I'm pretty sure that fast food doesn't give you CANCER. Third, Fast food smells pretty good while smoking smell is just....unbearable.

A big reason I hate smoking so much is because I had a pretty serious asthma attack when I was a kid, and now it really acts up around smoke. Plus, a lot of my family members are addicted to smoking, if not porn and booze along with it. I just don't want to see another person turn out like some of the members of my family.

[Tragic Hero]

[quote author=Tragic Hero link=topic=2613.msg74235#msg74235 date=1238728085]
And to Karth:  Can you honestly tell me you abstain from everything that is unhealthy to you?  Fast food?  You know those assholes who run the fast food corporations pretty much torture the animals they kill before they process them into "food".  Does that bother you?

First off, you're comparing two completely different things. Second, I'm pretty sure that fast food doesn't give you CANCER. Third, Fast food smells pretty good while smoking smell is just....unbearable.

A big reason I hate smoking so much is because I had a pretty serious asthma attack when I was a kid, and now it really acts up around smoke. Plus, a lot of my family members are addicted to smoking, if not porn and booze along with it. I just don't want to see another person turn out like some of the members of my family.
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Both companies profit off making people unhealthy.  And even though fast food doesn't cause cancer it does cause obesity and it effects people a lot faster than smoking does.  Smoke for a whole year and you could possibly have a bad cough (arguably, depending on how much you smoke).  Eat fast food once or twice a day for a whole year and im sure it will be far worse.

[Benito Mussolini]

[quote author=Ye Salty Karth link=topic=2613.msg74251#msg74251 date=1238732223]
[quote author=Tragic Hero link=topic=2613.msg74235#msg74235 date=1238728085]
And to Karth:  Can you honestly tell me you abstain from everything that is unhealthy to you?  Fast food?  You know those assholes who run the fast food corporations pretty much torture the animals they kill before they process them into "food".  Does that bother you?

First off, you're comparing two completely different things. Second, I'm pretty sure that fast food doesn't give you CANCER. Third, Fast food smells pretty good while smoking smell is just....unbearable.

A big reason I hate smoking so much is because I had a pretty serious asthma attack when I was a kid, and now it really acts up around smoke. Plus, a lot of my family members are addicted to smoking, if not porn and booze along with it. I just don't want to see another person turn out like some of the members of my family.
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Both companies profit off making people unhealthy.  And even though fast food doesn't cause cancer it does cause obesity and it effects people a lot faster than smoking does.  Smoke for a whole year and you could possibly have a bad cough (arguably, depending on how much you smoke).  Eat fast food once or twice a day for a whole year and im sure it will be far worse.
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You forgot the important point: smoking makes your voice deep... If I was a girl/gay, I'd think it's hot.

[copulatingduck]

I think you're failing to see that half the people that are griefing the thread are doing so because he's asking an internet forum if he should smoke to be cool. I'm sure if someone asked "should I eat McDonald's every day for a year to be cool?" or something equally retarded the same kind of griefing would ensue.

[MrGrey]

fyre... allow me to add my worthless 2 cents as it will surely be discarded

I started smoking when i was about 19 years old... at first they were great, I got a little buzz goin on and they went great with alcohol and or coffee.  I eventually quit when I was 23 and I didn't use any methods like the gum, patch, or surgeries (all of which i tried at first).  I stopped because I read a book which helped me understand WHY I was smoking and where the addictions were formed.  I simply stopped, however, even though cigarettes disgust me not a day goes by where I wouldnt like to light one up to just "relax" especially if I'm in a social setting or drinking.  Drinking goes hand and hand with smoking cigarettes.. they trigger each other and you will live with it for the rest of your life. 

I'm telling you not to start smoking not because you will die of lung cancer or any of that shit... we all die one way or another... I'm telling you this because you have no idea how it changes your life... you cant fuckin breathe, you cant do the activities you use to do, you smell like shit, your breath wreaks, you always have to carry your cigs and gum with you, and every moment of your life you will feel anxious... like you need to light up.  You wont be able to just sit and watch a movie without thinking of smoking, it consumes you.  Asking people on this forum for advice is a dumb idea for not many will give you heart-felt answers.  If your seriously considering this, listen to me and remember it forever, DONT START.  There is not a smoking in the world who wishing he/she couldn't quit, I dont care how cool they think they are... they are full of shit.  DO NOT START SMOKING. 

the end.

[Ianki]

I never thought Mr. Grey would have the most thought out answer to an internet forum post, and yet here we are.

Also, Karth, heart disease remains the number one killer in america, caused by obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol.  Eat a f'n salad.  I'm worried about you.

[zaneyard]

fyre... allow me to add my worthless 2 cents as it will surely be discarded

I started smoking when i was about 19 years old... at first they were great, I got a little buzz goin on and they went great with alcohol and or coffee.  I eventually quit when I was 23 and I didn't use any methods like the gum, patch, or surgeries (all of which i tried at first).  I stopped because I read a book which helped me understand WHY I was smoking and where the addictions were formed.  I simply stopped, however, even though cigarettes disgust me not a day goes by where I wouldnt like to light one up to just "relax" especially if I'm in a social setting or drinking.  Drinking goes hand and hand with smoking cigarettes.. they trigger each other and you will live with it for the rest of your life. 

I'm telling you not to start smoking not because you will die of lung cancer or any of that shit... we all die one way or another... I'm telling you this because you have no idea how it changes your life... you cant fuckin breathe, you cant do the activities you use to do, you smell like shit, your breath wreaks, you always have to carry your cigs and gum with you, and every moment of your life you will feel anxious... like you need to light up.  You wont be able to just sit and watch a movie without thinking of smoking, it consumes you.  Asking people on this forum for advice is a dumb idea for not many will give you heart-felt answers.  If your seriously considering this, listen to me and remember it forever, DONT START.  There is not a smoking in the world who wishing he/she couldn't quit, I dont care how cool they think they are... they are full of shit.  DO NOT START SMOKING. 

the end.

this

[KarthXLR]

I never thought Mr. Grey would have the most thought out answer to an internet forum post, and yet here we are.

Also, Karth, heart disease remains the number one killer in america, caused by obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol.  Eat a f'n salad.  I'm worried about you.

Asthma is the lungs, smart guy.

[Ianki]

[quote author=Ianki link=topic=2613.msg74271#msg74271 date=1238738888]
I never thought Mr. Grey would have the most thought out answer to an internet forum post, and yet here we are.

Also, Karth, heart disease remains the number one killer in america, caused by obesity, diabetes, and high cholesterol.  Eat a f'n salad.  I'm worried about you.

Asthma is the lungs, smart guy.
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Nm, you missed my point.  Obesity kills more people a year than smoking does.  So, giving up junk and fast food is applicable for this discussion.

[Blues]

[quote author=Ye Salty Karth link=topic=2613.msg74251#msg74251 date=1238732223]
[quote author=Tragic Hero link=topic=2613.msg74235#msg74235 date=1238728085]
And to Karth:  Can you honestly tell me you abstain from everything that is unhealthy to you?  Fast food?  You know those assholes who run the fast food corporations pretty much torture the animals they kill before they process them into "food".  Does that bother you?

First off, you're comparing two completely different things. Second, I'm pretty sure that fast food doesn't give you CANCER. Third, Fast food smells pretty good while smoking smell is just....unbearable.

A big reason I hate smoking so much is because I had a pretty serious asthma attack when I was a kid, and now it really acts up around smoke. Plus, a lot of my family members are addicted to smoking, if not porn and booze along with it. I just don't want to see another person turn out like some of the members of my family.
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Both companies profit off making people unhealthy.  And even though fast food doesn't cause cancer it does cause obesity and it effects people a lot faster than smoking does.  Smoke for a whole year and you could possibly have a bad cough (arguably, depending on how much you smoke).  Eat fast food once or twice a day for a whole year and im sure it will be far worse.
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I did my senior year in high school, and did not gain more than 5 pounds. Fast food does not cause obesity, fast food coupled with laziness causes obesity. Cancer from smoking, on the other hand, is completely dependent on luck. You can smoke 4 packs a day and never have a cancer scare, and you can smoke one pack a week and end up with lung cancer when you're 40.

Granted, I don't know why everyone's focused on the health issues, the reasons not to smoke are a lot simpler:

Pros of smoking:
buzz a couple times until you get used to it
???

Cons of smoking:
Look like a jackass to most people who do not smoke, and probably to half the people who do smoke
Smell like a jackass to everyone who hasn't had the pleasure of clogging their nose with cigarette smoke
Waste of money

[ainmosni]

I'm a smoker and I would say no. Not because of health risks (that's your own problem), not because of all the anti-smoker whiners (they are actually more reason to keep smoking than to stop) but just because it's useless... It doesn't really add anything and is probably the most addictive drug around.

I'll stop smoking at some point but the anti-smoking lobby just makes me feel less inclined to stop. (Yes this means holier than thou bitches like some people in this thread.)

[CaffeinePowered]

hm....thread asploded overnight, make sure keep it clean kids, as some of you appear to have "strong" feelings either way  :-*

[Riosan]

actually really smart post

Plus no one will want to be around you. People hate the smell of cigarettes being smoked anywhere, whether in an area at a theme park, in a restaurant, and if you take a job where you have to talk to people a lot (teaching, restaurant), no one will want to breathe around you, your breath will smell like shit. Not to mention, it takes off about 10 years from your life expectancy. I know, my dad smoked constantly for around 30 years.

[Dave]

I lost all respect for you when i realised which part of this isnt a joke

seriously, your not allowed to talk to me anymore, any post you make on my threads will not be looked at, and i think your a twat.


Im, not going to get into it, but asking the internet if you should do something lifechanging to be cool would be funny, thats why i thaught it was a joke, but if your full on serious about taking up smoking because you think you will look cool, your a twat, end of, we cant be friends anymore.


this is the most annoying thread ever, its even worse that karths youtube poop shit

you fucking worm.

[ScottyGrayskull]

First thought when I saw the thread title was "Jesus what kind of asshole asks an internet forum if he should start smoking?"

This. The mere fact that you're even asking the internet probably means you shouldn't.

Also, Grey made a good point. Things will change in your life if you start, and people will view you differently when they find out that you smoke.

[x]

I got your back, Fyre.

Also, Dave's just jealous.