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by martypitt 4575 days ago
Hey there, Captain Overreaction.

Cigarettes are something that have nothing but negative consequences - for the smoker, for those in the vicinity of the smoker, and for the impact on the health system supporting the smoker.

It defies reason that these small poison sticks are still sold, especially to younger people who have not yet developed the crippling addiction held by those who have been smoking for years. It's really quite sad that people still seem to be stupid enough to volunteer for this long-form suicide.

Farting, on the other hand - is great. And, the release of hot air that's mildly annoying to others, faintly humorous, and quickly forgotten seems to be something that you certainly would relate to.

1 comments

If they had nothing but negative consequences, no one would smoke them. Obviously the people who do smoke them are getting some kind of value from them.
It's fair to say they have nothing but negative consequences for people in the vicinity, I think.
It would be fair to say the same about farting.