I’ve never smoked and I don’t understand people who do. My wife smokes occasionally but never around us. She can go for weeks without smoking, then has one. I don’t understand why she cannot just give it up. She won’t explain it to me either. Can anyone else explain it to me?
I find it so sad a commentary on the modern world’s lack of TOLERANCE that the comments here concerning Phil are typically very negative. There have indeed been changes in society during the last 2-3 decades…. smoking is on the decline (as you may presume, I am still a pipe smoker, however), blatant racism is fortunately on the decline, and many other good things have changed…. BUT… one thing that has changed FOR THE WORSE is how intolerant and how absolutist many have become in terms of their opinions be “the right and only way” to think about things. With that in mind, I would find it a kinder, better world if people would be more tolerant of Phil… he is a decent fellow, and has his heart in the right place. To vilify him for shortcomings (everyone has shortcomings, especially those who do not like to admit it) is really only showing a person’s own intolerance.
@Rugratz- If your wife goes weeks without smoking, I don’t think it’s nicotine addiction. My guess is it’s either her safety valve in times of great stress or she’s with friends who smoke & she goes along to be part of the group.
It seems like there are a lot more women who are ‘social smokers’ that only light up when they are with friends, especially if they’re drinking.
Ah! Sweet (?) memories of looking for a butt the morning after a party, let’s say. How addicted were we? I smoked for 32 years, stopped, missed the cigarette for about 10 and, now, just can’t stand the smell. Thing is nobody was aware of the awful stink in the house, the car, the office, etc, cause just about everybody smoked. But it WAS awdully good after making love. It all seemed to go so well together (^^)
Cancer, arteriosclerosis, emphysema leading to massive medical costs and insurance rates and group homes to die in, Yeah, it all worked well together, HONEY. (Sorry, lost a Mom AND Aunt and Sister-in-law and almost a precious daughter to that lousy habit I also kicked)
tis4kis almost 13 years ago
Nope, just nauseating
pouncingtiger almost 13 years ago
He had to “bring that up”.
rugratz2222 almost 13 years ago
I’ve never smoked and I don’t understand people who do. My wife smokes occasionally but never around us. She can go for weeks without smoking, then has one. I don’t understand why she cannot just give it up. She won’t explain it to me either. Can anyone else explain it to me?
Elaine Rosco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Oh brother!…sigh
NE1956 almost 13 years ago
Nauseatingly pathetic.
jaeldid66 almost 13 years ago
The difference between a musician and a government bond? Bonds EVENTUALLY mature and become worth something.
Pipe Tobacco Premium Member almost 13 years ago
I find it so sad a commentary on the modern world’s lack of TOLERANCE that the comments here concerning Phil are typically very negative. There have indeed been changes in society during the last 2-3 decades…. smoking is on the decline (as you may presume, I am still a pipe smoker, however), blatant racism is fortunately on the decline, and many other good things have changed…. BUT… one thing that has changed FOR THE WORSE is how intolerant and how absolutist many have become in terms of their opinions be “the right and only way” to think about things. With that in mind, I would find it a kinder, better world if people would be more tolerant of Phil… he is a decent fellow, and has his heart in the right place. To vilify him for shortcomings (everyone has shortcomings, especially those who do not like to admit it) is really only showing a person’s own intolerance.
Mythreesons almost 13 years ago
As a trumpet player, Phil is dependent on his lungs, so he is not only cutting his life short, he is also cutting into his livelihood.
summerdog86 almost 13 years ago
And it looks like he is smoking in bed. A big no-no, I think.
freeholder1 almost 13 years ago
And not the butt of jokes?
Uncle Joe Premium Member almost 13 years ago
@Rugratz- If your wife goes weeks without smoking, I don’t think it’s nicotine addiction. My guess is it’s either her safety valve in times of great stress or she’s with friends who smoke & she goes along to be part of the group.
It seems like there are a lot more women who are ‘social smokers’ that only light up when they are with friends, especially if they’re drinking.
wellhoney almost 13 years ago
Ah! Sweet (?) memories of looking for a butt the morning after a party, let’s say. How addicted were we? I smoked for 32 years, stopped, missed the cigarette for about 10 and, now, just can’t stand the smell. Thing is nobody was aware of the awful stink in the house, the car, the office, etc, cause just about everybody smoked. But it WAS awdully good after making love. It all seemed to go so well together (^^)
freeholder1 almost 13 years ago
Cancer, arteriosclerosis, emphysema leading to massive medical costs and insurance rates and group homes to die in, Yeah, it all worked well together, HONEY. (Sorry, lost a Mom AND Aunt and Sister-in-law and almost a precious daughter to that lousy habit I also kicked)
Gretchen's Mom almost 13 years ago
Phil . . . you’re a legend in your own mind!