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99Forever

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83. I quit 4 years ago.

Tue Jun 5, 2012, 05:03 PM

Jun 2012

One of the best and toughest things I've ever done. And you are correct, smokers stink, and tho I thought I knew it when I was smoking, I didn't really understand just how much. That said, I promised myself something when I did quit. I would NEVER become the self-righteous sort of ass that many other "reformed smokers" were to me. It's completely counter-productive anyway and pretending that you are "doing them a favor by telling them" is nothing more than seeking a rather poor excuse for being a jerk. That's my opinion anyway, your mileage may vary.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] cynatnite Jun 2012 OP

I had no idea until AFTER I quit.... Permanut Jun 2012 #1

Guess you are one DUer I will never want to meet. jillan Jun 2012 #2

There's nothing worse than a reformed smoker. catbyte Jun 2012 #3

They certainly illustrate the dangers of LanternWaste Jun 2012 #7

Reformed Smoker ... 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #14

<3 you REP Jun 2012 #104

Is that a sign of approval? 1StrongBlackMan Jun 2012 #110

I agree, my wife quit years before I knew her and she is crazy anti smoking. sarcasmo Jun 2012 #115

Why's that? cynatnite Jun 2012 #5

Yeah, I mean gosh, why don't they just stop? Lex Jun 2012 #4

And the Indians, must be all that curry. Egalitarian Thug Jun 2012 #47

Well, actually, it IS the curry! (I like curry.) WinkyDink Jun 2012 #56

Well actually, it's the Stinking Rose! garlic eaters. ps I love garlic crunch60 Jun 2012 #66

Ugh. noamnety Jun 2012 #6

I had the same problem. Prometheus Bound Jun 2012 #113

OFFS..a week or two, eh?...LOLOLOL pipoman Jun 2012 #118

Nobody hates the smokers as much as an ex-smoker. nt DCKit Jun 2012 #8

I do not hate smokers... cynatnite Jun 2012 #12

Some do some don't As with all personal hygiene, Lionessa Jun 2012 #9

When I was little and went to church, one lady doused herself in crunch60 Jun 2012 #69

All the bars smell like stale beer, puke and urine now jberryhill Jun 2012 #10

Bingo...and the bathrooms make me puke in my mouth. RagAss Jun 2012 #96

It's amazing what the cigarette smoke was covering up jberryhill Jun 2012 #102

I've interviewed people who have wreaked of smoker odor. onehandle Jun 2012 #11

Wow, thats progressive of you. DiverDave Jun 2012 #116

I lived with smokers and it really does stink amuse bouche Jun 2012 #13

You are right, I think--Shaming just doesn't work.... MADem Jun 2012 #20

I quit after 39 years Mojorabbit Jun 2012 #36

If this OP was about what offends someone about obesity cthulu2016 Jun 2012 #15

Because obesity does not fall within the same vein as smoking... cynatnite Jun 2012 #23

"mitigating factors" LOL cthulu2016 Jun 2012 #33

It's still apples and oranges... cynatnite Jun 2012 #42

There are many mitigating factors for obesity, here are a few; crunch60 Jun 2012 #70

As bad as it is, try sitting near someone who is marinated hifiguy Jun 2012 #16

I'm not sure which is worse on the bus Scootaloo Jun 2012 #43

Some people reek of smoke AND cheap cologne. raccoon Jun 2012 #65

And you people who fart in elevators ... do you know how bad YOU smell???? Bake Jun 2012 #17

Never mind elevators--some of these modern "sealed" buildings can really MADem Jun 2012 #26

I'll take a smoker over a crop-dusting farting effort any day. UnrepentantLiberal Jun 2012 #60

pffft! you should try being in the lab magical thyme Jun 2012 #111

some smokers smell like stale smoke, some don't fishwax Jun 2012 #18

Agree... cynatnite Jun 2012 #27

What did you say? rug Jun 2012 #19

... opiate69 Jun 2012 #21

I don't think smokers smell bad, but they definitely have a distinct odor alcibiades_mystery Jun 2012 #22

Seriously? WI hangs in the balance, and you're worried about how smokers SMELL? Bake Jun 2012 #24

Many people are capable of walking and chewing gum at the same time... cynatnite Jun 2012 #31

I thought you might say that ... the ol' "chewing gum and walking" canard Bake Jun 2012 #37

Do you think waiting until tomorrow to give my anti-smoking message is better? cynatnite Jun 2012 #44

Why piss off ANYBODY? Bake Jun 2012 #48

Do you know where we're at? cynatnite Jun 2012 #51

I like the smell of cigarette smoke, hate the smell of alcohol. To each their own. sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #98

This message was self-deleted by its author sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #99

Would you willingly inhale carcinogens knowing that they could kill you? cynatnite Jun 2012 #108

Because they'll stay home, or vote Walker, because someone on DU said they smell bad? Scootaloo Jun 2012 #45

No, becuase WHY PISS OFF ANYBODY WHO IS ON OUR SIDE? Bake Jun 2012 #49

Welcome to humanity, chuck Scootaloo Jun 2012 #54

I suspect I've been a human longer than you, so welcome yourself Bake Jun 2012 #57

I did spend some time as a potted fern in a previous life... Scootaloo Jun 2012 #59

well except for the progressives.. frylock Jun 2012 #63

probably no worse than your upper lip? datasuspect Jun 2012 #25

It's true. MoonRiver Jun 2012 #28

No one sings louder in church than a reformed sinner. hobbit709 Jun 2012 #29

I used to get on the bus some years ago SwissTony Jun 2012 #30

Thanks, we all needed you to tell us that! Such a cheery post. crunch60 Jun 2012 #32

I try whenever possible... cynatnite Jun 2012 #34

I am a smoker and I know how badly my house and I smell of smoke. RebelOne Jun 2012 #35

The perfume mixed with the cigarette smoke is just the worst smell ever. YellowRubberDuckie Jun 2012 #75

Smokers smell. Water is wet. Sky is blue. bluerum Jun 2012 #38

Depends on how often you smoke cigars hifiguy Jun 2012 #107

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Jun 2012 #39

My lead assistant, bless her otherwise fabulous heart, is a smoker. kestrel91316 Jun 2012 #40

LOL! Do the cologne-soakers know how horrible they smell? lynne Jun 2012 #41

My husband is a garlic secreter - even just a small dose of garlic at lunch in salad dressing nadine_mn Jun 2012 #71

I really don't think playing on people's self-consciousness is a good way to elicit behavior change. antigone382 Jun 2012 #46

I really had no idea until after I quit almost two years ago... truebrit71 Jun 2012 #50

Because if we punched you we'd have to get even closer to you. Arugula Latte Jun 2012 #84

And? nt daaron Jun 2012 #52

Boy is that ever true NV Whino Jun 2012 #53

One question: bighart Jun 2012 #55

So you're on record supporting smoking for tax purposes... cynatnite Jun 2012 #58

Just pointing out that smokers are an easy target but bighart Jun 2012 #62

Yep, just like there are unintended consequences when there are no wars... cynatnite Jun 2012 #67

That's okay. It will be offset by their decreased healthcare costs. Arugula Latte Jun 2012 #86

So would you support imposing a tax on everyone with a BMI over 30? bighart Jun 2012 #94

Yes, we do know that. But hey, thanks. MineralMan Jun 2012 #61

Cigar and pipe smoke are among life's most delightful smells aint_no_life_nowhere Jun 2012 #64

Cigars stink and are gross. No idea how you feel different. Logical Jun 2012 #74

agreed... good cigars smell nice... opiate69 Jun 2012 #80

Now you're talking! KansDem Jun 2012 #101

Nice! opiate69 Jun 2012 #103

Some smokers don't, but yes, the majority of them do. nt raccoon Jun 2012 #68

When you go to a smokers house,after you leave,your clothes stink,too. Swede Jun 2012 #72

If I smelled offensive, and wasn't aware of it, I'd hope my friends would tell me. RedCappedBandit Jun 2012 #73

I know why I was never told... cynatnite Jun 2012 #78

It amazes me how many rude smokers throw butts out the window but NONE of them ever admit doing it. Logical Jun 2012 #76

Has anyone smelled felix_numinous Jun 2012 #77

They actually leave a foul-smelling trail behind themselves Nye Bevan Jun 2012 #79

I had a workman come into my house once Arugula Latte Jun 2012 #81

Thanks, Brooke (old commercial) HopeHoops Jun 2012 #82

I quit 4 years ago. 99Forever Jun 2012 #83

As a cyclist, I think your exhaust pipe is a whole lot worse. Gregorian Jun 2012 #85

And? DearAbby Jun 2012 #87

Of course not taught_me_patience Jun 2012 #88

This message was self-deleted by its author seaglass Jun 2012 #89

Ex smoker, and totally agree Blaukraut Jun 2012 #90

You know, I hardly ever wear perfume anymore... cynatnite Jun 2012 #93

Having quit 25 years ago, I wouldn't nag anyone Cairycat Jun 2012 #91

2 stories on this .... JoePhilly Jun 2012 #92

"It's the smell, if there is such a thing. I feel saturated by it. Trillo Jun 2012 #95

Posts like this are the dark side of DU. RagAss Jun 2012 #97

If the studies are right, there is permanent damage to my heart and arteries.... cynatnite Jun 2012 #105

Finger waggers stink more! n/t sabrina 1 Jun 2012 #100

Amazing that anyone who ever smoked doesn't or didn't know they smelled of smoke. I mean really, Laura PourMeADrink Jun 2012 #106

Yes. sibelian Jun 2012 #109

The smoke covers wendylaroux Jun 2012 #112

This message was self-deleted by its author cynatnite Jun 2012 #114

Wow a self-rightous ex smoker, never see those DiverDave Jun 2012 #117

What is the point of such a negative, hateful post? Are you that unhappy that you need Honeycombe8 Jun 2012 #119