Marrning. Do you, or have you smoked? What are your views on e-cigs? Previous owners banned them, we've let them back. Commercial reasons, not personal. I didn't realise you could get nicotine free ones, seems rather pointless,
Alt, favourite takeaway?
(DBT became a fruitarian on, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 9:55, 130 replies, latest was 10 years ago)

I don't really understand e-cigs.
I suppose they're a way out for people that don't want to give up nicotine, but would rather they weren't poisoned as a result. Once you get over the nicotine addiction though, it's really not something you miss. It's not like it does anything for you.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 9:59, Reply)

They're bent

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:00, Reply)

Fucking queers pretend smoking plastic pens, tabs or gtfo.

(Mr Udagawa, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:00, Reply)

No one knows if they are bad for you
But they're almost certainly much better for you than real fags

They don't upset other non-smokers

I don't see why anywhere should ban them

But yeah, if you want to be a real man, smoke a real fucking cigarette.
(Baggenfrock get fucked, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:01, Reply)

Apart from the significant carcinogens and toxins they release, you are right friend.

(Mr Udagawa, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:05, Reply)

Unfortunately the still do upset non smokers,

(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:09, Reply)

Un
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:09, Reply)

Yeah I suppose...
I do find those ASH cunts fucking annoying pricks
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:11, Reply)

Speaking as a non-smoker and an ex-smoker
Those people that get upset by them need to grow up.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:11, Reply)

How?
Is it just the smell?

Surely then pubs should ban shit aftershave and people with BO as well.
(Baggenfrock get fucked, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:11, Reply)

I think its more the fact that it is a little bit like smoking
and they are small minded cunts
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:12, Reply)

Smokers have been forced outside and been treated as pariahs.
They have been pressured into patches, gum and now this bent vaping thing. That's plenty to protect other people from second-hand smoke.

Continuing complaints about something that so far seems completely harmless just because it looks a bit like a fag, should be met with an icy stare and a "if you don't like it, the place down the road has banned them."
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:15, Reply)

Except they don't look like pariahs out there in the fancy new heated outdoor seating area, they look like the cool kids.
Meanwhile the poor non-smoker in the group is sitting alone inside watching the coats.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:18, Reply)

Well, if the poor non-smoker doesn't like it
he shouldn't have been all "bloobloo my poor lungs bloobloo", should he? The whinging little prick.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:19, Reply)

Sounds like a lack of dedication to me.

(localboy purveyor of pisspoor puns, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:24, Reply)

I say bring back smoking in pubs and banish the whingers to outside.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:28, Reply)

They should ban chewing the end of a biro and public fellatio
BECAUSE THEY REMIND ME OF EVIL SMOKING
(Baggenfrock get fucked, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:17, Reply)

They smell quite nice, the flavoured ones, chap here smakes a strawberry one, still don't see the point of nicotine free, it just makes them a bent fashion accessory,

(DBT became a fruitarian on, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:07, Reply)

Ond verily he smake a strawb'rry one, for he was needful of nicotine, and 'twas good

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:14, Reply)

Meatsmake.

(DBT became a fruitarian on, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:17, Reply)

Isn't the point that they are part of a staged withdrawal?

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:16, Reply)

They seem more like a crutch to keep hold of the nicotine habit to me
but I ain't judging.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:17, Reply)

The weak and feeble will always require some sort of crutch

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:19, Reply)

Just pointing out that I quit smoking cold turkey*, right here.


*Aside from a following year of occasional social smoking.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:20, Reply)

But your cold meats habit is getting out of control

(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:21, Reply)

Hot smoked turkey is better

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:22, Reply)

This is entirely the correct way to do it.
It also means that if you are out drinking and you fancy a couple of drags on someone's cigarette, or even a whole one, you can do so quite safely.
( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:27, Reply)

Yep, indeed.
After a while I was smoking so infrequently that I ended up back at the headrush and nausea stage. Was easy to pack it in entirely after that.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:42, Reply)

Smoked since I was about 14. Stopped a year or so ago. Smoke a bit weed on a weekend.
I suppose ecigs remove the tar and tobacco and are "healthier"
( GeordieJay Bummers are deaf, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:07, Reply)

I smoke because I am really cool and chicks dig wheezing
Plus it is a medical fact that male smokers have bigger penises and are better lovers.
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:10, Reply)

When I gave up smoking, my nob shrunk six inches and I caught impotency.
Your post is corroborated scientific fact.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:12, Reply)

See facts on the internet

(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:13, Reply)

Smoking is not only big and clever, but it also makes you look cool and hard.

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:10, Reply)

They should put this on the packets

(Baggenfrock get fucked, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:12, Reply)

I've only ever smoked when pissed
Never been my thing, I just always seemed to need a smoke when I took speed. I've smoked many a joint when pissed too.

Keyword: PISSED

Alt:
Indian
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:15, Reply)

^ The sort of person that never buys tabs but nicks them from the real men ^

(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:20, Reply)

Exactly this

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:22, Reply)

You rang?

(berk, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:10, Reply)

^ People that call themselves "social smokers" but who are in fact antisocial by taking away our gov approved drug ^

(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:18, Reply)

Alt: My favourite takeaway is an e-cigarette

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:23, Reply)

Fascinating lively debate going on.
Just not here.
( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:34, Reply)

I'm getting close to posting my wakki you-couldn't-make-it-up drinks disaster anecdote in desperation.

( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:38, Reply)

I don't have any weekend anecdotes because half of it I can't remember and the other half I have been sworn to secrecy about, although I have told Stunned and possibly others.

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:41, Reply)

DO IT

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:01, Reply)

Serious question:
Do any smokers actually enjoy the taste of a cigarette? Even pissed they always tasted FUCKING RANK to me
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:37, Reply)

The best I can say is that after a while you got used to it.

( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:39, Reply)

From a non-smokers point of view this seems fucking stupid

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:40, Reply)

That, dear sporto, is because it is exactly that.

( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:41, Reply)

I thought so
I dont think I've even smoked anything in about 10 years
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:01, Reply)

As a smoker I can say a definate yes
I enjoy not only the taste of tobacco but also the feeling of inhaling a noxious substance.
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:48, Reply)

I particularly enjoy the burning, bitter aftertaste.

( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:50, Reply)

I smoke rollies
I don't find any bitter burning aftertaste, also finding the tobacco that you like helps.
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:54, Reply)

I once ended up smoking cheery baccy joints
That was good
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:00, Reply)

Very cheerful.

(Set your faces to Stunned Bigly, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:08, Reply)

Lol

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:11, Reply)

Tried a few of those.
Didn't like them, either. I guess I was not one of the world's natural smokers.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:20, Reply)

I was once asked by one of those London tramps (near Euston) for a smoke
I offered him a couple of rollies and he turned them down... A more discerning tramp for a more discerning city
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:23, Reply)

I smoked from 13 to 23, loved it. Made me cool.
I don't miss it though, that's for sure. The only thing it was good for was covering the smell of piss and sweat in grotty clubs.
Ecigs are off, but then trends are trends, they'll go the way of the Yo yo in the end. I imagine someone will prove they're harmful and they'll go.

Alt: kebabs. I love them sober and drink, there is a place by me that delivers kebabs now. I'm gonna get proper fat
( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:37, Reply)

I had a fucking marvellous chicken kebab on Saturday
I blame MEATSNAKE entirely for this as he put the idea in my head.
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:39, Reply)

He's a hero of our times.

( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:40, Reply)

\o/

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:41, Reply)

I had a mixed grill, and grilled haloumi, AND I got chips.

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:42, Reply)

\o/

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:00, Reply)

I had a chicken kebab last night and it was magnificent.

(Reverend Fister "a disciplined fuckwit", Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:04, Reply)

My local have fired up the chilli sauce somewhat

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:12, Reply)

That might explain your sore arse yesterday
..but possibly not.
(Reverend Fister "a disciplined fuckwit", Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:14, Reply)

You said you'd never tell

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:43, Reply)

I did say 'might'. I thought I was being coy.

(Reverend Fister "a disciplined fuckwit", Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:51, Reply)

How was the opening day doc?

( Windy Pig I'm naturally quite suspicious about the moon., Mon 18 Aug 2014, 10:55, Reply)

I guess his lack of response means it was also closing day

(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:24, Reply)

or....
LOCK IN!
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:24, Reply)

I think Kroney may need to break out his 'drinks mix-up' anecdote to revive this thread

( tangledupinblue hairy badge with moving eyes, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:27, Reply)

unbelievable amounts of stress
urgent high court injunctions are stressful. 3 days of running around and now waiting waiting waiting........
( rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:42, Reply)

Injunction on Friday
and ruined your weekend?
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:42, Reply)

Yes it ruined my weekend

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:43, Reply)

pfffffffft
you went out without me and got smashed!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:48, Reply)

WIN!

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:50, Reply)

I did a 'dry retch' on Sunday morning.

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:54, Reply)

UH-OH!

( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:54, Reply)

It was good, I immediately felt better and went back to bed.

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:55, Reply)

bloody folkestone slags

( rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:56, Reply)

that's me!

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:57, Reply)

no, cause of action accrued late fri
hence urgent drafting all weekend and into court when it opens on monday!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 11:47, Reply)

I've been off tabs for a month.
I didn't really make a conscious decision to give up. I felt the need to smoke less and less, unless I was pissed. Then when I was on-call for a week I met my mates in a pub afterwards and decided to not bother. The only time I've missed it is once when some bellend was talking to me and sloping off for a fag would've allowed me to get away.

I don't see the point in e-cigs though. Smoke properly or not at all.
( Slippery Mick ‏, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:09, Reply)

gah
my trainee has this terrible habit of launching into something. eventually i have to say between gritted teeth, "which file [of the couple of hundred that i am working on] are you talking about??"

it's driving me bonkers today!
( rachelswipe with a fork, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:11, Reply)

Just think yourself Free instead
aint nuthin crazy bout you
(Bonzodog29 is an unemployed sponge of the worst kind, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:15, Reply)

Some communications training needed there I feel
I've had to have a 'discussion' with the family re asking fucking inane questions when I'm either busy/deeply concentrating on something/upside-down in a cupboard trying to restore the water supply etc etc. They finally got it. I think the murderous look in my eyes and the throbbing vein in the forehead emphasised my point better than any raising of the voice could.
(Captain Placid 24/7 ball gags, brownie mix and clown porn, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:28, Reply)

OK HOLD ONTO YOUR HATS, PEOPLE. IT'S DRINKS MIX-UP TIME.
Went to a bar in Clapham to meet up with some friends. It's one of those shit cocktail bars you find everywhere, All Bar One, I think. A few drinks in and I decide I'd like some whisky.

Go up to the bar.
"Hi, I'd like a double Johnny Walker and a G&T, please"
"A G&T and a what?"
"Double Johnny Walker"
"We don't sell Johnny Walker"
"Er, I can see it. Right there."
"Oh"

So the barman and his hipster haircut wander off, get two tall glasses and fills them both up with ice, makes a G&T and goes to put my whisky in the other.

"Sorry, could I not have any ice?"
"Oh, of course"
*tips out the ice*
"Would you like a short glass?"
"That'd be nice, yes"

Then he spends five minutes trying to find it on the till.

Half an hour later, the missus goes back, gets the same bar guy. Again he says they don't sell it. She points to it. He tries to put it in a tall glass with ice again, she stops him.

His last question: "Would you like some lime?"
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:18, Reply)

COOL STORY BRO
/ac
( sporters I’m sincerely gratitude to you, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:20, Reply)

I KNOW RIGHT?
I bet everybody's staring agog at the monitor saying stuff like "blow me down!" and "you couldn't make it up!"
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:22, Reply)

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:24, Reply)

^rendered speechless by extraordinarily visceral narrative

( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:25, Reply)

See you tomorrow.

( MEATSNAKE Richard Hammond, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:25, Reply)

Should've got a Jura or a Laphroaig or Lagavulin or sutin.

( Slippery Mick ‏, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:46, Reply)

It was the best they had.
And Jura is filthy.
( Kroney, Mon 18 Aug 2014, 12:50, Reply)