Why is it that people smoke?

Can anyone tell me what the possible reasons are for individuals smoking cigarettes? You can get cancer, your teeth/nails become yellow, your general look starts changing, your house/car smell (lowering resale value), it's not "cool" as most people don't smoke, and you can't even get high from it like other drugs. This whole concept confounds me, and I'm in utter disbelief as to why people still smoke when we know so much about its negative impacts on the smoker, and those around him/her via sidestream smoke, second-hand smoke, and the recently named hazard of third-hand smoke. If not for the general public, then they should stop for their families. Please, do enlighten me on this matter. I know some people got addicted way back when they were younger, and can't get off, but where there's a will, there's a way. If there are any smokers on GameSpot, then your comments would be valued greatly.

To get hiiiiiiighhhh. like Towelie.

They continue to do it because they're addicted to it. Starting can come from a number of different things; wanting to fit in, curiousity, etc.

I smoke so I can piss off the non-smokers.

To get hiiiiiiighhhh. like Towelie.

Hungry_Jello

You're a towel.

I smoke so I can piss off the non-smokers.

avatar_genius

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never smoked before have we?

Well first off none of the bad effects that you mention don't actually happen right off the bat. It's a very small change over a very long period of time, because of this the smoker doesn't really notice.

Next there is something called a "nicotine buzz." This a basically a mild reaction that often hooks people in. It's fairly uplifting, and relaxing, but over time this "buzz" doesn't really have much of an effect on seasoned smokers.

People can smoke for their entire lives and never get lung cancer. Smoking only increases your odds greatly. Since there's not a direct affect people tend to push their luck, and then cry about it when it doesn't go their way.

So that's basically why people smoke. There's no immediate negative effects, and some short term positive effects.

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I smoke so I can piss off the non-smokers.

ImaPirate0202

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Seriously though, is this the reason as to why you guys smoke? If so, then kudos to you, it works. But it is possibly even more stupid than saying that you smoke to look cool.

Because it rules.

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I smoke so I can piss off the non-smokers.

ish27

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Seriously though, is this the reason as to why you guys smoke? If so, then kudos to you, it works. But it is possibly even more stupid than saying that you smoke to look cool.

Why do you care?

Some people do it to fit in and try to be cool.ieatnoobs18

Meh,as long as what they're doing doesn't harm me,I don't care.Let them do it.

I'd never smoke,though.

Because cancer is the new black.

There's no immediate negative effects

jrhawk42

Do you know what happens when tar enters the body? Blood pressure rises, it significantly increases your heart rate, and breathing becomes shorter. These are some immediate effects.

Because they do not believe that they are slowly killing themselves and the people around them.

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ImaPirate0202

Seriously though, is this the reason as to why you guys smoke? If so, then kudos to you, it works. But it is possibly even more stupid than saying that you smoke to look cool.

Why do you care?

i think the addictive nature to cigs gets alot of the smokers but i dont know the answer because i dont smoke cigs

i used to smoke caused it relaxed me. however, its destroyed my lungs, whjch is why i refuse to smoke another cigarette.Severed_Hand

Props mah man :D

I truly hate being around smokers. There is something that ticks me off about people purposely putting tar in the air for me to breath.

I've never smoked and I don't plan to, but it's probably really addicting. It's hard to get off it too and I commend those who are at least trying to or have done it

They want my dining experience to be unpleasant. Thank god for non smoker areas at restaurants.

i used to smoke caused it relaxed me. however, its destroyed my lungs, whjch is why i refuse to smoke another cigarette.Severed_Hand

Peer Pressure, Addiction, being cool, stress

These are some of the main reasons why people do it. I of course never found anything interesting about smoking, for one, you end up smelling horrible, people around you who dont smoke cant stand you and your also hurting them. Ive alwayswondered though, do smokers enjoy the smell that comes off of cigarettes?

It's relaxing and very, very addicting.-Sun_Tzu-

the three greatest times to smoke are as follows:

-> smoking while having an alcoholic beverage (mostly beer)

-> smoking after eating a meal

->...and my all time favorite....smoking after sex :shock:

Not trying to be mean, but that's kind of a dumb question, that's like asking why people play World of Warcraft, because they like it, or they're addicted.

Peer Pressure, Addiction, being cool, stress

These are some of the main reasons why people do it. I of course never found anything interesting about smoking, for one, you end up smelling horrible, people around you who dont smoke cant stand you and your also hurting them. Ive alwayswondered though, do smokers enjoy the smell that comes off of cigarettes?

ZenesisX

I'm really not much of a smoker, but I think it's absolutely ridiculous that people get so upset about it. If you don't like being around smokers, then don't be, that's your choice. But don't get all high and mighty just because you choose not to smoke. Seriously, the only people who care that you don't smoke are other snobby non-smokers. Do you people really lead such dull, meaningless lives that you have to pat yourselves on the back for something as small and stupid as having never smoked a cigarette? Seriously, start a ****ing hobby or something. Shut up already.JN_Fenrir

I lol'd @ this ^

ahhhhh, I love good ole rants :D

It makes me feel good.

Cigs are disgusting...there are much better *thing* to smoke than tobacco. Hint: it is safer than caffeine

Also, recreational purposes...

[QUOTE="Severed_Hand"]i used to smoke caused it relaxed me. however, its destroyed my lungs, whjch is why i refuse to smoke another cigarette.tocool340

It takes years to develop a nicotiene addiction. :roll:

[QUOTE="tocool340"][QUOTE="Severed_Hand"]i used to smoke caused it relaxed me. however, its destroyed my lungs, whjch is why i refuse to smoke another cigarette.br0kenrabbit

It takes years to develop a nicotiene addiction. :roll:

Where'd you get that one from?

[QUOTE="tocool340"][QUOTE="Severed_Hand"]i used to smoke caused it relaxed me. however, its destroyed my lungs, whjch is why i refuse to smoke another cigarette.br0kenrabbit

It takes years to develop a nicotiene addiction. :roll:

supposedly, and I stress 'supposedly', it only takes 21 days to form or break an addiction. for example, biting or not biting nails. yet, I think tobacco is slightly different. for one thing, I currently dip/use Skoal, but I may go a week without using it sometimes. so, who knows?

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[QUOTE="tocool340"] I smoked one point too. But it only lasted about 2 months before I quit. I seem to have a allergic reaction from smoking. And even if I didn't, I still would have stopped smoking. I was smoking to prove to my mom that one can willfully stop smoking if one try. I was trying to be a example to her and a few others......Choga

It takes years to develop a nicotiene addiction. :roll:

Where'd you get that one from?

Nicotine addiction is a curve, increasing over time. The first few years are typically negligible. This is in the pamphlet I got from Phillip Morris when I called their quit-smoking line. It didn't work. I still smoke. :(

Because they want to, and are naive and ignorant to what negative effects may occur from doing so. If they enjoy it though, more power to them. I just feel bad for people who started because of peer pressure or such and now find themselves stuck with an extremely hard habit to break that is so unhealthy for them that they probably hate.

It's relaxing and very, very addicting.-Sun_Tzu-