"I only smoke when I drink"

**Timbuk2**

WTF is that about? Why do some people only smoke when they drink? Why even bother - drinking alcohol might make you enjoy your night more but smoking won't! These people will eventually become addicted to cigarettes.

Do people do this to 'fit in', or is it because a lot of their friends spend time in the smoking areas and they feel left out. I hear people saying all sorts of things like 'Smoking is actually really nice, but only when you're drunk', 'It makes you drunk quicker', or 'You get a great buzz off smoking when you drink' but it sounds like bull to me - I think they're doing it because they feel left out and they are trying to fit in.

What are your thoughts?

WindSock

The smoking areas are where all the kool kidz hang out. All the boring plebs stay inside to guard the seats & coats, etc.

PeterIanStaker

Not heard of smirting - smoking and flirting? Smokin area the best place to score.

molloyjazz

i started off smoking by being one of those who only smoked when i drank..i dunno its wierd its like you really crave a fag when you have had a few beers, its a pretty common phenomenom.

ScumLord

Cigarettes would give you a buzz if you don't smoke them often.

bluto63

ScumLord wrote: »

Cigarettes would give you a buzz if you don't smoke them often.

Just like crack

NothingMan

PeterIanStaker wrote: »

Not heard of smirting - smoking and flirting? Smokin area the best place to score.

If you like licking ash trays that is.

mikom

My missus only smokes after we have sex.
Guess I'm going far too fast.

Carroller16

I only smoke when I drink. Simply beacause I enjoy having a few cigarettes when I'm drinking and it's the only time i get a craving for them.

Standard Toaster

PeterIanStaker wrote: »

Not heard of smirting - smoking and flirting? Smokin area the best place to score.

This

orourkeda

mikom wrote: »

My missus only smokes after we have sex.
Guess I'm going far too fast.

maybe her nerves are gone from the excitement

The_Kew_Tour

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

WTF is that about?

What are your thoughts?

They smoke when they drink basically

_feedback_

Carroller16 wrote: »

I only smoke when I drink. Simply beacause I enjoy having a few cigarettes when I'm drinking and it's the only time i get a craving for them.

That's fair enough. As long as you buy your own. These idiots that only smoke when drinking and constantly ask for "the lend" of a smoke can fook off!

PeterIanStaker

NothingMan wrote: »

If you like licking ash trays that is.

Better than not scoring and trudging home to say hi to Pam and the five sisters.

AlmostFamous

The smoking area is quite appealing when you're in a club. You can have a conversation without shouting at the top of your lungs. Personally, it stops me drinking more cos I will be out in the smoking area. Anyway, each to there own.

bazmaiden

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

WTF is that about? Why do some people only smoke when they drink? Why even bother - drinking alcohol might make you enjoy your night more but smoking won't! These people will eventually become addicted to cigarettes.

Not necessarily, i've been doing it for years having maybe one/two cigs when i'm out drinking and i've never felt the need or craving for one the next day.

It just comes down to being more social and of course smirting:P

ItsAWindUp

Why do you care?

Biggins

Aaa... a smoking topic again. It seems to be a burning issue lately.

mikom

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

Why do some people only smoke when they drink?

I don't smoke when I drink.
However, when I drink Tequila I do talk dirty in Spanish.

bronte

Mikom...that is in my bloody head now

I only ever get the urge to smoke when I drink.

Wouldn't bother otherwise.

stovelid

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

Do people do this to 'fit in', or is it because a lot of their friends spend time in the smoking areas and they feel left out. I hear people saying all sorts of things like 'Smoking is actually really nice, but only when you're drunk', 'It makes you drunk quicker', or 'You get a great buzz off smoking when you drink' but it sounds like bull to me - I think they're doing it because they feel left out and they are trying to fit in.

For some reason, I'm picturing those social studies handouts we had in school in the 80s. The Peer Pressure bit usually had clip art depicting delinquent youths smoking on "street corners" that would try get to "fit in" by 'taking a drag'.

pickarooney

I used to do this. Drinking tended to switch off the reasoning part of my brain that stopped me doing stupidly pointless things.

I don't do it any more.

Ardennes1944

its retarded. its not about trying to score in the smoking area, its just a sign of a weakness in someone

corkcomp

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

WTF is that about? Why do some people only smoke when they drink? Why even bother - drinking alcohol might make you enjoy your night more but smoking won't! These people will eventually become addicted to cigarettes.

Do people do this to 'fit in', or is it because a lot of their friends spend time in the smoking areas and they feel left out. I hear people saying all sorts of things like 'Smoking is actually really nice, but only when you're drunk', 'It makes you drunk quicker', or 'You get a great buzz off smoking when you drink' but it sounds like bull to me - I think they're doing it because they feel left out and they are trying to fit in.

What are your thoughts?

sorry but most of that is crap. I smoke when I drink (well not if only having one or two) - the reasons are simple, I am an ex 20 a day smoker and I have found the will power from somewhere not to smoke during the day and can sometimes go 3 or 4 week without one.. as for fitting in, well id much prefer to avoid smoking while drinking but I havnt found the willpower for that yet..

This isn't 1992, people don't smoke to fit in anymore.. It's the smoking ban, it made smoking areas too much craic.

shizz

Biggins wrote: »

Aaa... a smoking topic again. It seems to be a burning issue lately.

This pun seemed to have gone unnoticed, so ill bump it.

Joe Cool

I'd be too cheap to smoke regularly so when I'm out for a pint it's much easier to bum a smoke when someone goes out for one.

Too lazy to smoke when I'm not drinking.

4zn76tysfajdxp

Joe Cool wrote: »

I'd be too cheap to smoke regularly so when I'm out for a pint it's much easier to bum a smoke when someone goes out for one.

Not cool, Joe.

Sea Sharp

corkcomp wrote: »

sorry but most of that is crap. I smoke when I drink (well not if only having one or two) - the reasons are simple, I am an ex 20 a day smoker and I have found the will power from somewhere not to smoke during the day and can sometimes go 3 or 4 week without one.. as for fitting in, well id much prefer to avoid smoking while drinking but I havnt found the willpower for that yet..

I envy you. :(
+1 on the 'smirting'. Particularly when one dances like a retarded chicken.

Biggins

shizz wrote: »

This pun seemed to have gone unnoticed, so ill bump it.

petes

I do it. Don't crave during the week either. I like a smoke if I have been drinking. Buy my own.

Eddie Ere

I smoke only when I drink. Never been a regular and tbh I know I never will.

I do it because I want to have one. Simples.

zootroid

I think I remember reading something about how alcohol increases the enjoyment you get from smoking. So not only are peoples will power lower (as they've had a few drinks), but the alcohol magnifies the pleasure they get from having a smoke.

Joe Cool

Cade Late Poison wrote: »

Not cool, Joe.

Ah don't knock it 'til you've tried it.

It's been scientifically proven that free smokes are less likely to cause cancer and can even lower cholesterol.

Fact*

*Citation needed.

CathalDublin

Don't see a problem with it, do it myself.

johnmcdnl

I think it's just got to do with all the smokers having to go outside to have a smoke now.. all the craic is to be had outside so people go out.. then it's probably peer pressure or whatever suppose you get the craving to have a fag when your out there...

blame the smoking ban basically.. more young people smoke when there out than ever before as far as i can see because of it...

AnonoBoy

I only do heroin when I've had a drink too.

m5ex9oqjawdg2i

I only smoke when I drink as when I drink I lose my inhibitions, I also enjoy smoking. I'm not addicted and I buy my own when I go out. I'm also not addicted, I never crave for a cigarette. I understand that it is unhealthy, but so is drinking.

I guess some people are just jealous that others can give up smoking whenever they wish.

Jay D

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

WTF is that about? Why do some people only smoke when they drink? Why even bother - drinking alcohol might make you enjoy your night more but smoking won't! These people will eventually become addicted to cigarettes.

Do people do this to 'fit in', or is it because a lot of their friends spend time in the smoking areas and they feel left out. I hear people saying all sorts of things like 'Smoking is actually really nice, but only when you're drunk', 'It makes you drunk quicker', or 'You get a great buzz off smoking when you drink' but it sounds like bull to me - I think they're doing it because they feel left out and they are trying to fit in.

What are your thoughts?

I used to smoke all the time from about 12 - 21, or there abouts. I have the very odd one sober now but very very rarely.

Drinking is my weakness and I always smoke when drinking.

There.

GTE

There are lots of people out there who smoke all the time just because it looks cool, forget the pub part of it. Rather silly.

For me I have the odd few when Im out drinking. Its the only time I find myself liking it. Maybe the alcohol is dumbing down my "OMG WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO YOURSELF" senses.
I never crave one any other time. I could smoke about 10 in a night out but I never crave afterwards.

I also agree with the first one in a long while giving you a buzz.

I pay for them.

orourkeda

I only **** when I spank

..Brian..

I've had around a 20 a day habit for the last about 13 years or so but in the last year have cut down a lot and am now an "only when i drink" smoker. Simple reason, when I get drunk I have neither the will power nor the inclination to not smoke!

I've done this before and ended up drinking 5 nights a week to compensate but that obviously lead back to smoking fullt time but the last year and a half or so, I've managed to stick to only when drinking once a week or so.

SIX PACK

I start smoking when i was 21 mainly because of smoking Ban.
Im 25 Now. I strictly only ever smoke when we are out @ the wkend...
tbh their is nothing nicer when your in a pub or club & heading out to the smoking area with your mates where its quieter ..
So you can actually hav a conversation,

Most of my mates are also only wkend smokers

shizz

I really dont understand this. I always go out to the smoking area to talk to ppl and have a laugh but I never smoke. I dont think the fact that you have to go out there to have a good chat with someone, is a reason to smoke while you're out there.

snuggles09

a few of my friend who are the smoke when you drink type are ex smokers..they dont smoke during the week but still feel the need to have one or two when they are out socialising..i hate it as everytime i go for one they follow me and bum from me so a pack of 20 is gone in the space of 4 cigarettes that i have..if they know they are smoking when they go out they should buy 20 but they think if they have them at home they'll go back on them again

wandering now spewing guff and straying off the point

my point: BUY YOUR OWN FAGS!:mad:..thats better:D

citizen_p

i do it just to go out to the soking area, because most of the girls smoke, and im not going to be the guy minding handbags and drinks... also i want a ride

Fart

PeterIanStaker wrote: »

Not heard of smirting - smoking and flirting? Smokin area the best place to score.

To score cancer, more like.

Hannibal Smith

**Timbuk2** wrote: »

WTF is that about? Why do some people only smoke when they drink? Why even bother - drinking alcohol might make you enjoy your night more but smoking won't! These people will eventually become addicted to cigarettes.

Do people do this to 'fit in', or is it because a lot of their friends spend time in the smoking areas and they feel left out. I hear people saying all sorts of things like 'Smoking is actually really nice, but only when you're drunk', 'It makes you drunk quicker', or 'You get a great buzz off smoking when you drink' but it sounds like bull to me - I think they're doing it because they feel left out and they are trying to fit in.

What are your thoughts?

I only smoke when I drink...when I'm sober I can control my cravings...when I'm drunk I'm not so much in charge. And yes it does help me enjoy my night more. I could sit there tapping my leg craving the damn thing, or I could buy a pack of fags, take a step outside and enjoy every beautiful drag of a delicious Marlboro light....YUM!

Demonon

I do this too. For about the last 10 years so your "eventually become addicted" argument isn't true. I go through less than 20 cigarettes a year.

Boskowski

Demonon wrote: »

I do this too. For about the last 10 years so your "eventually become addicted" argument isn't true. I go through less than 20 cigarettes a year.

What you're saying is you're smoking 1 cigarette every two weeks or so. Big fkn deal you're not becoming addicted. Thats not even "smoking when drinking". Thats like Bill Clinton - "I'm smoking but I'm not inhaling". You're not smoking. Period.

Try 3 to 5 every time you're on a night out. Not saying impossible but different story altogether.

Actually don't. Smoking is not a good idea. But don't come along with not even 20 a year and tell us how great you are not becoming addicted.

How long do you have to be smoking to be considered a smoker? I only started a few months ago but I smoke between 5 and 10 rollies in an evenin now.. Hate cigarettes, love Drum Light.

Don't think I want to brand myself as a smoker just yet though.