When did you start smoking cigarettes? and WHY?

[JEDI]

From this thread:
http://forums.anandtech.com/showthread.php?t=2103108

When did you start, and why?

 

[JEDI]

i have never smoked a cigarette.

it just never appealed to me

 

[lxskllr]

I had my first cigarette when I was about 6 or 7, dipped regularly when I was 13, smoked a pipe regularly when I was 14, and switched to cigarettes regularly when I was 16. I now use snus and nasal snuff, and smoke a cigarette or 2 per week.

Edit:
I guess I didn't answer the why. I like tobacco in pretty much all it's forms. Tobacco is enjoyable.

 

[BassBomb]

i have never smoked a cigarette.

it just never appealed to me

this

 

[Malak]

i have never smoked a cigarette.

it just never appealed to me

And never will. I will admit I typically lose respect for anyone that smokes, I can't see how a rational human being could do something like that.

 

[Imp]

If it weren't cancerous, I'd have started because it's "bad-ass" (how bad ass would it be if it weren't remotely harmful or illegal?). That and gives you a nice excuse to go outside every so often. Seems relaxing?

 

[mizzou]

16 because I liked the buzz

stopped at 21 because my wife is allergic

 

[theflyingpig]

lol. Pathetic. Cigarettes never appealed to me because I've always had access to copious amounts of high quality marijuana.

 

[bobdole369]

My first was in 6th grade - I was 10, not quite 11 (yes, I was double promoted 1-2 grade in same year). Under a bridge with classmates mitch and dave, mitch stole a pack from his dad. It was all very Stand By Me peer pressure esque. I smoked cigs on and off from then until I was 12, when I spent the summer with my aunt - buying packs of Kool from the corner store (she sent me there with extra money to get her packs of cigs (lazy? - no she was in a wheelchair), so I bought 2 packs every couple times. This was the early 90's, not a big deal). This is when I started smoking fairly regularly. By 14 my brother nearly killed me when he found out - so my mom punished him by letting me smoke around her. I was working so I could afford my own. I think my moms misguided parenting is the reason I smoked for so long. I quit 1 dec 2009 and haven't used nicotine since. Fuck smokers and smoking.

 

[child of wonder]

Started at 17 because of wanting to fit in with friends that smoked. After I tried it I enjoyed the buzz. When that went away, I was hooked.

Quit when I was 24 because I didn't want my kids growing up watching me smoke or slowly die of lung cancer.

 

[JEDI]

By 14 my brother nearly killed me when he found out - so my mom punished him by letting me smoke around her. I was working so I could afford my own. I think my moms misguided parenting is the reason I smoked for so long. I quit 1 dec 2009 and haven't used nicotine since. Fuck smokers and smoking.

holy bad parent Batman!

i'm going to venture a guess that your life is a bit screwed up?

 

[AznAnarchy99]

I smoke when im wasted. Other than that I never smoke ever.

 

[Dr. Detroit]

17 - started while I was in the Army. Smoked about half pack of menthol lights a day. Started because it was social, able to take breaks, releived a bit of stress, and I honestly enjoyed it.

I stopped smoking everyday at around 23 but still enjoy having a few per week especially when I'm out having beers with friends.

Everything in excess will kill you - moderation is the key.

 

[PhoKingGuy]

I smoke when im wasted. Other than that I never smoke ever.

This,

Cheers for the discount bro, lol.

 

[coxmaster]

I dont smoke.. But here is the reason a guy I worked with gave me

"I started smoking because it got me extra breaks at work, In the long run I dont think it was worth it"

 

[Malak]

Everything in excess will kill you - moderation is the key.

A lot of things done rarely will kill you too, some things are NEVER good to do.

 

[Heller]

18, couldent smoke pot for a month so i started smoking cigs. only plan to do it a month, needless to say im almost 20 and still smoking ciggs.

i also find a cigg is the morning a necessity.

edit: i also need a cig when i taking a nice long shit.

 

[lxskllr]

A lot of things done rarely will kill you too, some things are NEVER good to do.

And tobacco isn't one of them. Don't believe zealot propaganda.

 

[bobdole369]

i'm going to venture a guess that your life is a bit screwed up?

Just a little bit. I think her reasoning was something along the lines of "I'd rather have you do it here than sneak around and get busted by the cops or burn the house down" but it was really because my brother was a total asshole and 18 so she didn't really have any power anymore. Oh and she wanted a smoking buddy. Yeah it was pretty fucked up.

 

[preCRT]

i have never smoked a cigarette.

it just never appealed to me

And never will. I will admit I typically lose respect for anyone that smokes, I can't see how a rational human being could do something like that.

This.

Smoking is repulsive. Have you ever kissed a smoker? Besides their breath, their clothing & hair reek of smoke. <barf>

 

[Malak]

And tobacco isn't one of them. Don't believe zealot propaganda.

Anyone that smokes gave in to propaganda. There is absolutely zero benefit to smoking and it only hurts your health every time you do it. It's science, you can't argue it.

 

[lxskllr]

Anyone that smokes gave in to propaganda. There is absolutely zero benefit to smoking and it only hurts your health every time you do it. It's science, you can't argue it.

Birth leads to death 100% of the time. Who gives a shit? I'm here to enjoy myself as I see fit. Bitchy little old ladies screaming about temperance don't interest me in the slightest.

 

[Malak]

Birth leads to death 100% of the time. Who gives a shit? I'm here to enjoy myself as I see fit. Bitchy little old ladies screaming about temperance don't interest me in the slightest.

But you just proved that you don't actually care about anything truthful or factual, only what fits with what you want. You discredit yourself in any and every conversation because of your perspective on life. You, in effect, proved yourself to be irrational and therefore any point given cannot be considered credible in terms of rationality.

I win the internet!

 

[lxskllr]

Keep telling yourself that. Tobacco must be a miracle poison since it has the exact same effect regardless of dosage, right? :^S

 

[Heller]

sublime/
early in the morning,
rise up to to feet
light me up that cigarette
and strap shoes on my feet
/sublime