Health Do you smoke?

[Gough]

Given that this year is the 25th anniversary of my taking the first steps to what I assume will be an inevitable cancer addled death. I was wondering who else here smokes, and how much? I tend to go through a a 50g pouch of Drum a fortnight with maybe a packet or so of Marlbros thrown in.

 

[Rod Stroker]

To answer the question, no I don't. Tried it a bit in my youth but it wasn't for me. With all that we know I'll never understand why people smoke. Paying tobacco companies and the government to commit suicide.

 

[krusden]

smoked very heavily for 15 years.

2 years off the arseholes of things in june.

 

[kwame]

smoking is disgusting can never understand why anyone would do it

 

[NSWCROW]

2 50g winny red's a fortnight.
plus a 25 pack of winny reds on payday ( last less than 12 hours usually )

 

[Messenger]

I've spent a good portion of my working life looking after those suffering smoking related illnesses, so no.

As they say in the classics, that shit will kill you.

 

[krusden]

smoking is disgusting can never understand why anyone would do it

because 15, 20, 25 years ago everyone did it.

like drink driving in the 80s, it was a done thing and societally acceptable.

 

[Copernicus]

Usually manage to go through a pack of Camels a day. I've tried quitting about five times and always manage to fall off the wagon, but I am hoping that it'll stick eventually. I'll probably miss it when I do, but I'll get over it.

Have to say I am enjoying it at the moment despite all the drawbacks *lights up*.

 

[The Passenger]

occasionally. like maybe half a dozen a month when i'm out drinking. don't know how anyone can go through a pack in a night. whenever i've smoked heavily like that (not often) i wake up with the sorest throat the next day.

 

[Rod Stroker]

As they say in the classics, that shit will kill you.

But as the smokers usually say, you have to die of something.

 

[Bomber Bears]

I dont but have social smoked in the past when drunk. Makes the hangover worse, cant do it after one particularly brutal hangover, the smell of cigarettes now (especially when sick) makes me feel disgusting.

Went to the doctors last week, a trip there is enough to put you off smoking when you see those near the end of their lives, after a lifetime of cigarettes

 

[kwame]

because 15, 20, 25 years ago everyone did it.

like drink driving in the 80s, it was a done thing and societally acceptable.

and i still never understand it.....

 

[shibz_1989]

Pass. Some smokers are so selfish, especially those who blow the smoke in your face in drive thrus. I just pretend to have a massive coughing fit, resulting in me having to wash my hands so they have to wait a bit longer...selfish pricks!!

 

[Allbetsroff]

No, I enjoy not stinking, unlike all regular smokers.

 

[Brad Goodman]

I've had three.

 

[Jesse Custer]

I've spent a good portion of my working life looking after those suffering smoking related illnesses, so no.

As they say in the classics, that shit will kill you.

How clean is the air we breath nowadays? Walking down the street and anything can happen to you.

I've been smoking for years, trying to quit now though. Having a lot less during the day now. I must keep trying....

 

[Andre]

Less money to spend on other things, shortness of breath, yellow teeth, stink, stained clothes, numerous painful and life shortening illnesses increased likelyhood of having if doing. Hmmm.

Obviously my not smoking is a mistake, obviously anyone with an IQ over 75 should be taking it up. Oohhh, I've wasted my life to now

 

[Ruck Machine]

I've had three.

And still managed to burn your thumb!

 

[Mitchemx]

Unfortunately i can't seem to have a few beers without lighting up. It's funny coz throughout the week i don't even think about smoking, but as soon as i'm at the pub friday arvo i'm buying a packet after about my 3rd beer.

Been basically a social smoker since i was 16 (25 now) and i really wanna quit fullstop as i find the whole thing disgusting. Cut down to basically a pack a month recently. Maybe a few months off the grog will do the trick.

 

[Brad Goodman]

And still managed to burn your thumb!

I wasn't lighting a cigarette!

 

[kwame]

Less money to spend on other things, shortness of breath, yellow teeth, stink, stained clothes, numerous painful and life shortening illnesses increased likelyhood of having if doing. Hmmm.

Obviously my not smoking is a mistake, obviously anyone with an IQ over 75 should be taking it up. Oohhh, I've wasted my life to now

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[DB10]

hell no.

my dad was a heavy smoker, doubtlessly put me off the things at a very early age. absolutely no temptation or interest to try it either.

 

[La Dispute]

There are literally zero benefits in smoking cigarettes.

Like, I could not for the life of me think of one.

How they are legal while marijuana is not is quite staggering.

 

[pezz]

They do make you look kinda awesome

 

[Tasmaniac]

Anyone who wants a kick arse incentive to give up should check out a few people with severe Emphysema.

Major downer.

Worked for me.