I was in a store several days ago. The
ecig got noticed and interest was generated. At one point while everyone was standing around, one person said... oh no! I can't be anywhere around that! And then left the area.
Later I saw them and asked what, why... being curious. They were reluctant to tell me, but come to find out that the "sweet" smell the
ecig puts out smells like crack. That person had been an addict and was 18 months recovered.
Perhaps that guy had smelled the sweet smell when he was walking by... and, if he did and recognized the smell, then you have your answer as to why he said what he said, perhaps??? Just an idea.