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cali · 01-21-2003, 12:22 PM

Yes Wayner, I saw the irony in my statement.

T. I don't appreciate being called low class

Hardy from BB smoked and he worked out all the time

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lobeck · 01-21-2003, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cali
Hardy from BB smoked and he worked out all the time

Yes, he did!

Tuluminous · 01-21-2003, 12:26 PM

I did NOT call anyone LOW CLASS, cali! My friend, a former smoker made the comment. I have never smoked a cig--figure he would know. He was talking about a cultural shift. I left out the old movies part of our conversation, you know, Bogie and Bacall lighting up as on-screen idols. Figured it would be obvious, and CONDESCENDING, for me to attempt a historical narrative of smoking.

I only have watched a few episodes of BB, season 1 and 2. I don't know Hardy. And one exception does not make a rule/trend in popular culture. I have been extensively involved in working out and fitness. I have known of only 1, out of maybe 20, body builders that smoked, and this was a 50 something man, more like a weight lifter, not a body builder. In my opinion it's absurd to think that a guy who is going to go to the trouble of eating 4 doz egg whites and lettuce for lunch is going to smoke. These guys and gals care much too much for their bodies to do that.

Punkin · 01-21-2003, 12:29 PM

Well, just to add my two cents to the conversation, I quit smoking last March after smoking 2 - 3 packs a day for over thirty years. I was the only smoker at work and had a chronic cough, day and night. I had tried quitting many times but always cheated till I went back to it full time. I had become convinced that I was one of those people who couldn't quit.

My doctor wrote me a prescription for Welbutrin, a mild anti-depressant that has been found to be of particular help quell the cravings when quitting smoking. I took these pills for two weeks and then quit, using the patches as well. I am amazed at how easy it was this time. No cravings, no temptations. I have not cheated even once and it doesn't bother me to be around smokers. The other advantage Welbutrin has is that you don't gain weight while quitting! I gained not one pound! My son, daughter-in-law and two sisters have also quit using this method.

It's cold and rainy outside today and I don't have to go out into the cold and wind, standing stupidly outside my office, smoking. All by myself. I would highly recommend this combination of medication/patches to anyone.

That's all I know.

cali · 01-21-2003, 12:29 PM

um, notice my laughing emoticon? Also, I didn't say YOU called me low class, said I didn't appreciate being called low class. No biggie T. Lighten up

Oh, the thread is about the JM girls who smoke anyway.

***John*** · 01-21-2003, 12:32 PM

There's another new quit-smoking pill out these days. I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but it just recently hit the market.

It's the first drug that actually reduces your nicotine addiction, so you can quit effectively. Something new.

Feifer · 01-21-2003, 12:35 PM

John, that is interesting. Pretty soon there will be a pill for everything.

Tuluminous · 01-21-2003, 12:38 PM

The emoticon didn't register, cali.

The thread was begun by keving86, and in the first post he wrote,"Did anyone notice that in the preview for tonight's show they show Sarah smoking. Do you think this will have any effect on if she stays or not. ..." I was sharing my opinion about how Evan's body building ethic/sub-cultural ties would likely preclude him knowingly chosing a smoker. Makes sense to me--here on Mars.

**fluff** · 01-21-2003, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by cali

Hardy from BB smoked and he worked out all the time

I never really thought of Hardy as being much of a smoker.
To me anyway, he never really looked comfortable smoking.
He probably worked out more in the house as there was nothing much else to do.
If he is a smoker, for every "Hardy" who works out everyday, there are probably 10,000 smokers who struggle to get up a flight of stairs.

Congratualtions on quitting Punkin.

lobeck · 01-21-2003, 12:57 PM

Yes, I forgot to add my congratulations...WTG, Punkin!

01-21-2003, 12:22 PM	#31
cali Soccer Kicks Balls Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: right behind you Age: 42 Posts: 15,258	Yes Wayner, I saw the irony in my statement. T. I don't appreciate being called low class Hardy from BB smoked and he worked out all the time __________________ "Rice is great when you're hungry and want 2,000 of something' -- Mitch Hedberg

01-21-2003, 12:26 PM	#33
Tuluminous FORT Fan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texsus Posts: 224	I did NOT call anyone LOW CLASS, cali! My friend, a former smoker made the comment. I have never smoked a cig--figure he would know. He was talking about a cultural shift. I left out the old movies part of our conversation, you know, Bogie and Bacall lighting up as on-screen idols. Figured it would be obvious, and CONDESCENDING, for me to attempt a historical narrative of smoking. I only have watched a few episodes of BB, season 1 and 2. I don't know Hardy. And one exception does not make a rule/trend in popular culture. I have been extensively involved in working out and fitness. I have known of only 1, out of maybe 20, body builders that smoked, and this was a 50 something man, more like a weight lifter, not a body builder. In my opinion it's absurd to think that a guy who is going to go to the trouble of eating 4 doz egg whites and lettuce for lunch is going to smoke. These guys and gals care much too much for their bodies to do that. Last edited by Tuluminous; 01-21-2003 at 12:31 PM.

01-21-2003, 12:29 PM	#35
cali Soccer Kicks Balls Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: right behind you Age: 42 Posts: 15,258	um, notice my laughing emoticon? Also, I didn't say YOU called me low class, said I didn't appreciate being called low class. No biggie T. Lighten up Oh, the thread is about the JM girls who smoke anyway. __________________ "Rice is great when you're hungry and want 2,000 of something' -- Mitch Hedberg

01-21-2003, 12:35 PM	#37
Feifer Home Sweet Home! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Dallas Age: 39 Posts: 4,532	John, that is interesting. Pretty soon there will be a pill for everything. __________________ It occurred to me that no matter how bleak things might seem at times, at least I have a head. ----Stargazer

01-21-2003, 12:29 PM	#34
Punkin FORT Fan Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: San Francisco Posts: 159	Well, just to add my two cents to the conversation, I quit smoking last March after smoking 2 - 3 packs a day for over thirty years. I was the only smoker at work and had a chronic cough, day and night. I had tried quitting many times but always cheated till I went back to it full time. I had become convinced that I was one of those people who couldn't quit. My doctor wrote me a prescription for Welbutrin, a mild anti-depressant that has been found to be of particular help quell the cravings when quitting smoking. I took these pills for two weeks and then quit, using the patches as well. I am amazed at how easy it was this time. No cravings, no temptations. I have not cheated even once and it doesn't bother me to be around smokers. The other advantage Welbutrin has is that you don't gain weight while quitting! I gained not one pound! My son, daughter-in-law and two sisters have also quit using this method. It's cold and rainy outside today and I don't have to go out into the cold and wind, standing stupidly outside my office, smoking. All by myself. I would highly recommend this combination of medication/patches to anyone. That's all I know.

01-21-2003, 12:32 PM	#36
*John* The race is back! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: On the mat Age: 39 Posts: 40,434	There's another new quit-smoking pill out these days. I can't remember the name off the top of my head, but it just recently hit the market. It's the first drug that actually reduces your nicotine addiction, so you can quit effectively. Something new.

01-21-2003, 12:38 PM	#38
Tuluminous FORT Fan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Texsus Posts: 224	The emoticon didn't register, cali. The thread was begun by keving86, and in the first post he wrote,"Did anyone notice that in the preview for tonight's show they show Sarah smoking. Do you think this will have any effect on if she stays or not. ..." I was sharing my opinion about how Evan's body building ethic/sub-cultural ties would likely preclude him knowingly chosing a smoker. Makes sense to me--here on Mars.

01-21-2003, 12:57 PM	#40
lobeck For Your Entertainment Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Right here, right now Age: 45 Posts: 14,773	Yes, I forgot to add my congratulations...WTG, Punkin!