Did you ever try smoking?

Weathering · 21-06-2013 02:48AM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Social smokers make my blood boil.:mad: If you can go without them most of the time you can go without them all the time. I was a heavy smoker when I was young, upwards of 40 a day, weaned myself down to five or so a day for the last few years, haven't smoked in two weeks now.

And I hated every single ****ing cigarette I ever smoked.:mad:

Give them up youngfella, or I'll come round your house and batter you.

Totally agree,You forgot to mention they try scab fags off you all night when they're out to which now I simply reply buy your fcking own. I don't mind giving someone a smoke but to go out with the intention of scabbing all night is totally wrong

Karl Stein · 21-06-2013 02:58AM

There's only one one thing worse than smoking... former smokers who can't wait to tell you you should 'quit and be like me because I'm wonderful and you're a moron'.

If ever any person should STFU it's reformed former addicts and who get preachy.

Bozo Skeleton · 21-06-2013 03:20AM

When the pro's and cons are weighed up, cigarettes are the crappest drug I've ever taken.

IM0 · 21-06-2013 03:26AM

I did, probably around 10 or something? got light headed, felt sick, because I smoked properly straight off by inhaling :eek:

that cured me, hung around while we did it as a group 'up the back lane' maybe tried it once or twice more, but that was it. logic kicked in "why am I doing something which is **** and makes me feel sick to look cool?" so stopped and never touched one since. maybe it was something as simple as the girl I fancied at the time not doing it too no idea cant remember, but that might have been a factor too but like I say no idea.

It should actually be put in the constitution at this stage about it so that it will be taught in schools from a VERY early age [8?] and the realities of what it WILL do to your body, there is absolutely no reason for it, none whatsoever that is legal anyway. and anyone who says its good for stress, yeah because youre addicted, and taking one satisfies the addiction nothing else and so relives the stress OF ADDICTON!! duh..

The Backwards Man · 21-06-2013 03:30AM

Cathal Cloch wrote: »

There's only one one thing worse than smoking... people who used to smoke and can't wait to tell you you should 'quit and be like me because I'm wonderful and you're a moron'.

If ever any person should STFU it's reformed former addicts and who get preachy.

Na, it's more a case of quit or you'll end up as a moron like me. I don't feel wonderful for giving up smoking, I feel like **** for ever starting the stupid effing things. And when I see a social smoker, who is not addicted and just smoking to be 'cool', it angers me Cathal, it angers me quite a bit.:(

monflat · 21-06-2013 03:47AM

will.i.am wrote: »

Did you ever try smoking a cigarette?
The first time I ever smoked was when I was about 16 and I didn't really see what the big deal was. I don't really smoke now just the odd one on a night out so you could say I am a social smoker.
So, what are ye experiences with smoking?

Woodbines robbed em from me granny's apron pocket when I about 12 needless to say I didn't continue smoking !

seven_eleven · 21-06-2013 03:55AM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Social smokers make my blood boil.:mad: If you can go without them most of the time you can go without them all the time. I was a heavy smoker when I was young, upwards of 40 a day, weaned myself down to five or so a day for the last few years, haven't smoked in two weeks now.

And I hated every single ****ing cigarette I ever smoked.:mad:

Give them up youngfella, or I'll come round your house and batter you.

whats wrong with me "social". I smoke maybe once a month, maybe even less and I have done for over 4 years now. Mostly on my own in my room, but the occasional time I do go out I'll go through 3 or 4.

I've never became more addicted than this. I dont buy more than 3 packs a year.

Not every becomes addicted you know.

IM0 · 21-06-2013 04:05AM

seven_eleven wrote: »

whats wrong with me "social". I smoke maybe once a month, maybe even less and I have done for over 4 years now. Mostly on my own in my room, but the occasional time I do go out I'll go through 3 or 4.

I've never became more addicted than this. I dont buy more than 3 packs a year.

Not every becomes addicted you know.

then why the FUCK do you smoke

TheLastMohican · 21-06-2013 04:05AM

Yes. For about 30 years. Gave up about 15 years ago.

seven_eleven · 21-06-2013 04:16AM

IM0 wrote: »

then why the FUCK do you smoke

Because I enjoy it. Thats like asking why do I occasionally like a beer, or a chocolate bar.

Karl Stein · 21-06-2013 04:41AM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

Na, it's more a case of quit or you'll end up as a moron like me.

I hated myself for smoking too. In fact it's how I got away from their grip.

I don't feel wonderful for giving up smoking, I feel like **** for ever starting the stupid effing things.

It's really easy to get addicted to a bad thing but very difficult to give it up.. especially when you're young and full of brvado. I hated cigs as a young teen. Four of us young'uns used to hang around together and three of them bought a 10 pack of cigs. They used to take 3 cigs each and give me the 4th because it wasn't worth splitting.

I smoked it to feel like I belonged to the group and, wouldn't you know, was eventually buying into the whole thing. My goodness was I ever addicted to those fucking things when I quit several years ago.. (ached for them).

And when I see a social smoker, who is not addicted and just smoking to be 'cool', it angers me Cathal, it angers me quite a bit.:(

Me too TBM. I hate the bloody things too. I hate them because they're so damn addictive. Everyone in my Family smoked (7) except my Mother.. none of us do now only for my Dad who smokes a pipe. The thing is though smokers don't like to be reminded of how stupid smoking is - it hurts - and when people get hurt they get defensive.

will.i.am · 21-06-2013 07:35PM

So I take it smoking is cool!

solas111 · 21-06-2013 09:43PM

gustafo wrote: »

don't talk crap if he was ur friend u surely know what killed him??

look each to there own i love a smoke and i will never stop, it's my choice and i'm happy with it,

f**k this clean living ****e

Good on you my friend. You keep enjoying your smokes and don't forget to leave me a few quid in your will.

Ilyana 2.0 · 21-06-2013 10:04PM

I'd have the very odd cigarette if I'm on a night out, if I was offered one. I never ask for them, I don't buy them and I'm not addicted. It's enjoyable at the time but I hate the stink on my hands and in my hair the next day. Also, the cost is insane.

My parents and all my grandparents smoke(d), as do many of my friends and colleagues. Seeing them struggle with the addiction is enough to put me off smoking more frequently, because I'd be scared that I'd get hooked too.

L1011 · 21-06-2013 10:06PM

Smoked 20 a day from 17 to about 22. Now smoke about 10 a year, if even. Only when drunk but I'll buy my own, I remember how annoying it was being begged for them.

Was tetchy for about three days max when I gave up regularly - no idea how it can be so bad for some people but clearly it is.

If I could find a way to get the smell of currently burning Bensons and not the smell of them three minutes later, I'd pay good money for it...

caustic 1 · 21-06-2013 10:30PM

Love the smell of ciggies, always have even as child.

FoxT · 21-06-2013 10:35PM

I try to smoke, and, unfortunately, succeed, about twenty times a day.
I would not recommend it. Smoking is expensive, very difficult to halt, and harms you physically.

I quit 3-4 times a year. One day, I will win.

Diabhal Beag · 21-06-2013 10:38PM

I'd have the odd social smoke on a night out but honestly it'd never be more than 10 cigarettes a year. I'd hate to be a 10-a-day smoker though.

pragmatic1 · 21-06-2013 11:28PM

I'm a heavy smoker and regret the day I started. If you're not addicted to them now, stop before you do become addicted. Taking up smoking is the singular dumbest thing I've ever done in my life and I've done a lot of stupid things over the years.

galway_dude24 · 21-06-2013 11:44PM

Started at the age of about 13... stole a couple of a neighbour... Bought a couple of packs... got hooked on them... parents found a load of empty boxes in my room at 16... stopped for a week or so and back on them since, eight years on unknown to the folks!
:-/

BetterThanThou · 21-06-2013 11:57PM

Nope, and doubt I ever will, had a deep hatred for cigarettes since I was young, so much that I can't even stand to sit at the same table as someone who leaves their cigarettes on it.
Some day I'll try an expensive cigar though, always wanted to try an expensive cigar and sipping an expensive whiskey while wearing an expensive suit and an expensive top hat.

Did you ever try smoking?

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