SMOKIN!

Does this Butt make my Ass look big?

I was out riding my bike yesterday afternoon and as I drove by a group of houses I saw a scene that just struck me as funny. A Gentleman dressed in PJ pants and a Tee-Shirt (Keep in mind this was the afternoon.) was standing on his front porch smoking like a chimney. He had another unlit smoke in his opposing hand so I am guessing he intended on lighting it after he was done with the first one. He was speaking to someone through one of the open windows while puffing away. He had the air of someone who had been standing there awhile.

Before I go any further, let me state that I hate smoking. I also hate smokeless tobacco in any form. I think the whole thing is one of the dumbest things that someone can do to their body. I mean really, what sort of moron actually thinks it is okay to stick a burning object in their mouths and inhale a lot. Don't get me wrong, I grok addiction. I am thoroughly addicted to Caffeine which is my own issue I am working on. I think any addiction is dumb, smoking just happens to be at the top of my list. Anyhoo, moving on.

My funny thought occurred when I pondered how smokers would have reacted (Especially Male smokers) say 40 years ago if someone, anyone had told them that they weren't allowed to smoke in their own homes. Even back in the 70s, no-smoking zones were becoming more and more common, so you could prolly get away with telling someone they couldn't smoke in the Public Library or something similar. However, if someone tried to tell you that you couldn't smoke in your home, all Heck would have prolly broke loose.

I grew up with a Father who was a chain smoker. He smoked at least two packs of cigarettes a day nearly up till the day he died at a VERY advanced age. He smoked in the mornings. He smoked in the afternoons and he smoked at night. The living area around where he sat on the couch was constantly wreathed in smoke. We didn't even think twice about it and no one not even my Mom even dared to think about asking him to smoke outside.

None shall pass!

 Fast forward to 2013. Most people have become so accustomed to seeing smokers standing outside of homes and businesses in all sorts of weather huddled together for protection as they puff away on their paper wrapped weeds. For the most part, people have become so accustomed to the “No Smoking” rules that they don't even question it any more. They just hang their heads, trot outside and stand in the rain while they get their Nicotine fix for the hour.

I am completely behind the No Smoking movement. I like the fact that non-smokers are no longer exposed to the proven hazardous second hand smoke put out constantly by Puffers. However, I do find it amusing how quickly (relatively speaking) the paradigm has changed. We went from “I can smoke anywhere I want! That is my right!” to “Okay I am going to sneak outside in the blizzard and try not to get frostbite while I smoke one.” To me that is highlarious!

I firmly believe that everyone should be allowed to poison their bodies in the shape and fashion they prefer. If you want to smoke, smoke. If you want to inject toxic substances into your body, go for it! (Flesh eating drug? Brr) I am lucky in the fact my particular addiction does not infringe on anyone else and isn't even readily noticeable as long as I use an unmarked container. So go ahead and Puff up, Smokers. Just try not to get hit by lightning while you are doing it.

Brew Long and Prosper.