This scared me!
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Wow. I am so glad I don't smoke anymore. I cannot imagine my poor children ever having to see me like that.
I've seen quite a few of those type of commercials on tv lately. Reminds me of one of my favorite movies where the ghost of xmas present says "Sometimes you have to smack them in the face to get their attention"
I used tyo switch channels when one of "stop smoking" commercials come on, so my kids and wife won't nag me.
Now that I am a vaper, I am glad for the e-cig.
I watched the first one and chills went down my spine. I had to watch the other ads too and I'm glad I vape now. I never would pay attention to those ads when I smoked but man the shock value is great.
How I responded to fear ads as a smoker:
1. Anxiety goes up after seeing ad
2. Smoke a cigarette to calm myself
Years of watching/hearing/reading such ads has never made me up and quit cold turkey. I'm 34 years old, which means that for my entire life I've been well aware of the consequences of smoking. This ad would not have stopped me from lighting my first cigarette - at 15 I was invincible, as we all are at 15.
I hate this ad, and these sorts of ads in general. I don't believe they do anything to help the population and are nothing more than a waste of tax payer's dollars. Putting warnings on packs and pictures of dead corpses don't work either. I simply do not believe you can scare someone into quitting. If anything you're probably just taking time off that person's life by increasing their overall level of anxiety.
1. Anxiety goes up after seeing ad
2. Smoke a cigarette to calm myself
Years of watching/hearing/reading such ads has never made me up and quit cold turkey. I'm 34 years old, which means that for my entire life I've been well aware of the consequences of smoking. This ad would not have stopped me from lighting my first cigarette - at 15 I was invincible, as we all are at 15.
I hate this ad, and these sorts of ads in general. I don't believe they do anything to help the population and are nothing more than a waste of tax payer's dollars. Putting warnings on packs and pictures of dead corpses don't work either. I simply do not believe you can scare someone into quitting. If anything you're probably just taking time off that person's life by increasing their overall level of anxiety.
QUIT SMOKING
IT IS BAD FOR YOU
IT CAN KILL YOU
IT CAN LEAD TO BIRTH DEFECTS IN NEWBORNS
Yet the FDA still allows it to be sold.
IT IS BAD FOR YOU
IT CAN KILL YOU
IT CAN LEAD TO BIRTH DEFECTS IN NEWBORNS
Yet the FDA still allows it to be sold.
Yes, and the craziest thing is that some countries are trying to ban e cigs, whilst continuing to allow tobacco cigs. I mean really no logic to it is there. I imagine that the tobacco companies (& NRT pharma companies) have a hand in legislations trying to get rid of the new competition...but then again I am partial to a good conspiracy theory, so who knows.
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No sh...poo! Why don't they take pictures of the injuries/deaths of people in auto accidents caused by some fool on their cell phone and slap those on the TV? 
I agree. I always want to have a cigarette after I see one of these ads just to spite them. I think they do nothing except make the perception of smokers even worse.
I've read in several places that the loophole for big tobacco when it comes to FDA regulation and other legislation is that tobacco is a "natural product," whereas e cigs are manufactured. Although, the added chemicals in tobacco are definitely not natural.
But yep, lots of people agree with you.
Yeah, the FDA wants to issue stronger ads and warnings for cigarettes, and keep selling them while banning ecigs.
Makes total sense.
Sent from my easychair using brainwaves.
Makes total sense.
Sent from my easychair using brainwaves.
You know the FDA and the government really don't want you to quit do they?
Maybe heath officials and such. But you know they are making Millions and Millions in Taxes, all the little stikers on the bottom of every single pack , proves that state has paid and then you pay. States and the Government would lose a lot of money if everyone quit smoking and started vaping ,Then I'm sure they would some how Tax vaping ,the e-cigs, e-liquid
,something to get their Tax money.
Just a thought that seems could turn to reality .
I think Vaping saves lives, as a nicotine delivery system ! ! !
Best Wishes.......
Maybe heath officials and such. But you know they are making Millions and Millions in Taxes, all the little stikers on the bottom of every single pack , proves that state has paid and then you pay. States and the Government would lose a lot of money if everyone quit smoking and started vaping ,Then I'm sure they would some how Tax vaping ,the e-cigs, e-liquid
,something to get their Tax money.
Just a thought that seems could turn to reality .
I think Vaping saves lives, as a nicotine delivery system ! ! !
Best Wishes.......
Screw that commercial and the 
that made it. If I wanted to be preached at whilst watching tv, I'd turn on CBN. Thank heaven for DVR. My brain remains unwashed. I'll take PSA's seriously as soon as my government decides to be honest and not a moment before.
that made it. If I wanted to be preached at whilst watching tv, I'd turn on CBN. Thank heaven for DVR. My brain remains unwashed. I'll take PSA's seriously as soon as my government decides to be honest and not a moment before.- Status
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