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On all packets, it shows gruesome images of what happens to you if you smoke Which I believe does more harm than good. I know plenty of smokers who get through
by mootothemax 16y ago
On all packets, it shows gruesome images of what happens to you if you smoke
Which I believe does more harm than good. I know plenty of smokers who get through a pack a day; do you think this is more likely to inform smokers about health risks that they're not already aware of, or is it more likely to desensitise them to these risks?
I'm also curious to know who behind this plan doesn't remember being a 10-year-old and being fascinated by everything disgusting.
- bpyne 16y agoThe entry point for new smokers is a little older than 10. I think it's more like the early teen years. At that point, I think the "gruesome is cool" phase has abated a bit. Besides, the attraction towards gruesome has to war with young people's preference for sweet tastes. There is nothing sweet about the smell of cigarette smoke. It's incredibly bitter and acrid smelling. The smell was one major reason I never tried tobacco despite both my parents being smokers. To catch young people in their market, I think tobacco companies focus more on teens' need for social belonging and defining their identity.
- duncanj 16y agoAs someone who used to smoke "Black Death" cigarettes, I'm inclined to disagree. Perhaps they should put Goatse on each pack, and then people wouldn't be inclined to carry the packs around.
- bpyne 16y agoI'm curious. Did the imagery influence your decision to start or your decision on which brand or both?