SMOKERS STINK!

WaveCameCrashin

Drowned Out wrote:

I was just going to let this go, but....one more.
The same thing happened in the smoking during pregnancy thread – I ended up defending something I don’t support, out of frustration at the lack of compassion and empathy. I’ve noticed that I end up doing this virtually alone – the smokers are so beaten down that they’re afraid to try to defend themselves. (still, I don’t see anyone here ‘freaking out’ about being called stinky – like this is news to a smoker :roll: )
I’ll say again – I don’t smoke. I used to, so I see both sides. I have actually become really sensitive to second hand smoke, and yes, the smell grosses me out too. I just get annoyed by how dramatic people are about this topic. Smokers have been long relegated to a frowned upon sub-species, and most go out of their way to try to keep you people happy. Sure, there are bad apples, and sure, SOME of you do have actual health issues with THIRD hand smoke….but like I said…the indignation is totally disproportionate to the harm and hassle. A two second wiff of third hand smoke does not a victim make. :roll: Smokers are an easy target, and criticizing them as a whole is an easy way for people to feel superior.

Vdub – I acknowledged that kitchens and food prep are different; I have no problem regulating clean hands in that environment. But in pretty much any other workplace, it’s total overkill IMO. Yes – courtesy should go both ways.
Scb – If the rules at your workplace are no smoking; so be it. I think it’s ridiculous to not give smokers a place, outdoors, to do their thing…but that’s not my call.

Until smoking is an illegal activity, or banned altogether from the workplace, we need to find happy mediums and not just shit on the minority at every turn, just because it seems to be becoming more and more socially acceptable to do so.

Thank you D.O. you seem to be the only voice of reason on this whole thread. I smoke and I do everything I possibly can so it doesn't effect others. When Im at work i go to the side of the building and Im also like 50' away from it. I also have a little can of ozium that I spray on my clothes. then when I go back inside I also wash my hands. I do this because I dont want to smell like smoke because it does stink, but so do hippies that don't bathe or use deodorant,but it's their god damn right if they want to live like that and Im not going to say a word to them because I believe in personal freedom of choice to live YOUR LIFE HOW YOU WISH TO LIVE IT, as long as you are not PHYSICALLY HARMING OTHERS.

demetrios

Smoker's do stink. And kissing one that smokes is disgusting.

*ducks for cover

pandora

demetrios wrote:

Smoker's do stink. And kissing one that smokes is disgusting.

*ducks for cover

I don't know I think that would depend on just who that smoker was

demetrios

pandora wrote:

demetrios wrote:

Smoker's do stink. And kissing one that smokes is disgusting.

*ducks for cover

I don't know I think that would depend on just who that smoker was

True! But doing tongue push ups & the twist and shout, I would totally faint out with a smoker.

Phantom Pain

I smoke cigars....my wife makes me close both doors on the back of the house so the smell doesn't come in from the Sun Porch

:P

tinkerbell

pandora wrote:

demetrios wrote:

Smoker's do stink. And kissing one that smokes is disgusting.

*ducks for cover

I don't know I think that would depend on just who that smoker was

I concur!!

The Juggler

stinky smokers

pandora

I bet that was an adorable Eddie pic...
what was that about tongue push ups again

I am not sensitive to cigarette smoke nor cigar nor pot...

but I am sensitive to the person, and enjoy their company no matter.

Look what I would miss if I wasn't!

PillowPants

it's the littering that i have the biggest problem with

The Juggler

PillowPants wrote:

it's the littering that i have the biggest problem with

especially on beaches.


disgusting. :thumbdown:

Slap upside the head

Resurrecting dead threads that haven't had a reply in about a year and 1/2.

Must be a slow day.

Kat.

The Juggler

Slap upside the head wrote:

Resurrecting dead threads that haven't had a reply in about a year and 1/2.

Must be a slow day.

Kat.

slow month.

Sea.

whispering hands

wow.. what's funny is I've ALWAYS had a bloodhound's nose so to speak, and I never noticed how bad I stunk after a cig, until I quit smoking las t month. Now, I can smell a smoker a mile away!!God I think about that and I feel bad for my whole family cause for YEARS I was the only smoker, ( I was the only alcoholic too til three months ago) and for them to have had to smell that!! I am truly happy I quit, I can finally breathe and am actually getting back to where I can sing again, yay!! I love my little road trip sing alongs!!Anyhow reading this made me realize how bad I used to stink..so I apologize to everyone I ever stunk out of a room with my stale nasty ciggy smell!!

The Juggler

whispering hands wrote:

wow.. what's funny is I've ALWAYS had a bloodhound's nose so to speak, and I never noticed how bad I stunk after a cig, until I quit smoking las t month. Now, I can smell a smoker a mile away!!God I think about that and I feel bad for my whole family cause for YEARS I was the only smoker, ( I was the only alcoholic too til three months ago) and for them to have had to smell that!! I am truly happy I quit, I can finally breathe and am actually getting back to where I can sing again, yay!! I love my little road trip sing alongs!!Anyhow reading this made me realize how bad I used to stink..so I apologize to everyone I ever stunk out of a room with my stale nasty ciggy smell!!

congrats...on both counts!


both of my parents have smoked my whole life. dad quit a few years ago. mom is down significantly. it's funny that my dad now hates the smell as much as i have since i was a kid

peacefrompaul

So I bet all of you would be angry if Ed was standing next to you having a smoke. No.

The Fixer

the title of this thread is incorrect. some smoking is good

it should read 'cigarette smokers stink'

jeags, please make the correction. thank you

The Juggler

peacefrompaul wrote:

So I bet all of you would be angry if Ed was standing next to you having a smoke. No.

not angry. just uncomfortable due to the disgusting smell that would be hovering around him.

blenderman69

i'm smoking a nice big fattie as i read this ........

smarchee

blenderman69 wrote:

i'm smoking a nice big fattie as i read this ........

mickeyrat

Hey!!!! I AM trying to quit. Leave me alone. Ya big meanine!!!