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![]() hello : ) ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Official Member Posts: 4,227 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 13,139 ![]() |
I know there are other topics about smoking and what not, however, I wanted to talk specifically about hookah. If you have no idea what hookah is, look here.
Anyway, I've noticed that lately it seems to have become more popular (at least that I know of) and more people seem to be going to hookah bars and whatnot. Well, I just have some questions for you all. Have you tried it? Would you try it? What are your thoughts about it? Just basically have a discussion about here. (by the way, I put this in health because it seemed other people put smoking topics in here, but if it should be moved to some place like The Lounge, please do so) -------------- So yes, I tried hookah before. I don't really think it's all that great, it's more of just something to do. Plus it's interesting. I don't get a buzz or anything off of it. I've tried various flavored tabacco like strawberry, watermelon, and orange. I don't really think it's as bad for you when compared to smoking cigarrettes or weed. After all it is legal once you turn 18 and the effects of it are a lot less damaging, or so I've heard/read. |
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A friend of mine has a hookah, and I've smoked out of it a few times, but not for a long time, and I doubt I will again. I'm not a big fan of smoking; in fact, I find it pretty stupid. The risks far outweigh the benefits. I'm not exactly a "health nut," but I try to refrain from doing stupid things to damage my overall health, and smoking is certainly one of those things.
In terms of danger, smoking out of a hookah is not significantly more or less dangerous than other forms of smoking. |
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![]() unless you can pull big hits from the hookah...your not gonna get any type of buzz...such is done above by me ![]() |
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![]() crushed. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 9,432 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 20,026 ![]() |
Haha, you know I've never done it =] I don't think I'll ever try it just because of my bias towards smoking I guess. I understand it's safe and legal and whatever, but I just don't see the point in doing it.
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I KNEW ALICE IN WONDERLAND WAS ALL ABOUT DRUGS!!!! pssshhhh her and her "mushrooms" that make her change...
i would never smoke... my friends brother's friend had mengicocal and smoked a hookah with his friends and ... ![]() ![]() |
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1) Have you tried it?
no 2) Would you try it? 30-40% yes ... i'm just curious about the texture, taste, smell, and everything. It's more of an influence from people. What are your thoughts about it? I think it's pretty interesting because i never seen it before. That doesnt mean that i would most likely to do it ... but i have good control over my desires. |
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![]() hi. call me linda. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Official Member Posts: 8,187 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,475 ![]() |
Hmm, I'm actually interested in hookah-ing, but just for the experience I guess. My boyfriend did it, and he didn't really like it. Eh, I guess i'll just have to see for myself.
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I know some people who've done it, or do it, but I never have. I don't think I will, I don't really have a desire too. There's only so many ways I want to smoke something.
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![]() durian ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,124 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,860 ![]() |
Have you tried it? - Yep. My first time was on Saturday. I've smoked out of it quite a few times, but I did eventually stop. My other friends were really going at it when we went that night.
Would you try it? - Just did. What are your thoughts about it? - It tastes pretty good, IMO. Although, I'm definitely not addicted to it. I believe it's flavored air. Actually, Chrissy, if you only smoke some of it, it doesn't pose such a big threat as smoking a cigarette. ALTHOUGH, if you're doing it constantly, it's just as hazardous. My experience? The taste seemed interesting, especially since it was air. The smoke from Hookah isn't as thick. Smoking in general is bad. I know this may sound hypocritical, but I don't like it when people smoke. I have friends that smoke or have smoked before, and although that doesn't change my friendship with them, smoking is a bad habit. I probably won't do Hookah again for a little while, but I just thought it was nice to try it, since I'm 18 and all... You only live life once. Ha. |
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![]() I come from East Oakland where the youngstas get hyphy! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 1,821 Joined: Feb 2005 Member No: 102,942 ![]() |
QUOTE(wind&fire @ Jan 30 2006, 4:11 PM) I KNEW ALICE IN WONDERLAND WAS ALL ABOUT DRUGS!!!! pssshhhh her and her "mushrooms" that make her change... I was hella thinking about Alice and Wonderland too when I saw the picture on that website. ![]() Have you tried it? Nope, never heard of it till I saw something else about it on CB. Out where Im from we dont do those type of things. Everyone smokes purple. Would you try it? I would be down to. What are your thoughts about it? Um I guess if it's legal then it can't be all that bad. |
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![]() say maydayism. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 7,447 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 26,344 ![]() |
Have you tried it? Nope, never heard of it.
Would you try it? Probably not. What are your thoughts about it? I guess it's not as popular over here, but I wouldn't try something that I know might affect my health... even though it's less harmful than real smoking. |
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Have you tried it? Nope, not yet.
Would you try it? ? Yeah, I'm up for trying somethings at least once. What are your thoughts about it? I'm not a smoker but just to say I had the experience is why I would try it out, I here it is relaxing and is fun times if you bring along friends. |
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![]() Amberific. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 12,913 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 29,772 ![]() |
On my friend's birthday, we went to this hookah bar and they did it, I refrained. They also did it in this guy's dorm room. (I wouldn't exactly call him a friend since none of us like him very much. Eh, let's call him an acquaintance.) I know that hookah is supposed to be a way watered down version of tobacco, but it's still a pretty iffy thing for me. But it sure does smell pretty.
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^ it tastes better then is smells
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I'd prefer to do something with more reward. I mean, according to people here, you don't get much of a buzz. My friends who've tried it say it's alright. If I'm going to smoke something, it better give me a damn good buzz. I'll still to the occasional cigarette and blunt.
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![]() aiko Nakamura at your service ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 1,518 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 18,144 ![]() |
Hm.. well..
I've had hookah in a few flavors like.. melon, strawberry, and i think kiwi. Actually when I used to go to my friends house we used to hookah a lot. Most of them are around 18-2x. I don't think hookah is that great or that bad. Hookah is just hookah. With hookah I guess I can hookah a lot without getting buzzed. A few of my cousins do hookah too. Hookahs not too bad. I guess in a way I kind of like it. Ohhhhh and i'm not a smoker or anything. Smoking hookah does it even count as smoking? Haha mkay. |
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![]() durian ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,124 Joined: Feb 2004 Member No: 3,860 ![]() |
QUOTE(dreamerOi @ Feb 2 2006, 10:39 PM) IMO, I think it does count as smoking. Regardless of whether it's a cigarette or hookah, you're still taking in.. well.. smoke! Willingly.. haha. I've only tried mixed berry and strawberry. |
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I love the hookah. Really I do. Its really soft and gentle and can actually help your respiration system if you get into the habit of taking really big drags (like the one pictured above) and it tastes good. Its very gentle, like smoking steam. I've only done it like 3 times (if that) and I got a buzz. If you want to get a buzz, just sit there and smoke for a long time. Then try to walk around. you'll feel it, but it doesnt last. Its a great way to relax and just talk to people without breaking the law (unless youre underage) and without harming your health. and I'm against smoking cuz I'm a singer. But hookah like I said is like breathing steam. we used to ahve contests to see who could suck in the most. But I digress. Just be careful you know whats in your hookah. People will put weed and stuff that even worse in there so make sure you know who you hookah with.
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QUOTE(starlette @ Feb 3 2006, 3:18 AM) Its a great way to relax and just talk to people without breaking the law (unless youre underage) and without harming your health. and I'm against smoking cuz I'm a singer. But hookah like I said is like breathing steam. It's important to specify that smoking a hookah does not significantly lower health risks related to smoking. Smoke from a hookah still contains dangerous carcinogens, as well as other toxic substances from both the tobacco, and the fuel (charcoal) used to heat the tobacco. |
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![]() ^_^ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 ![]() |
I love smoking the hookah. My friend has one in his apartment.
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i dont smoke...and i dont plan on doing so..[=
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![]() ^_^ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,141 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 91,466 ![]() |
Well, thats nice. And how exactly is that a contribution?
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I don't smoke. Well I used to smoke cigarrettes and Black and Mild, but I quit during the middle of my Sophmore year in High School. I promised myself I would never smoke anything again.
My ex girlfriend loves to smoke Hookah. When we were dating, I told her not too but she wouldn't listen to me. Oh well. |
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Have you tried it? Um, no, I'm 13.
Would you try it? Sure, why not? What are your thoughts about it? I think if you exercise restraint and don't do it excessively, I think it's fine. |
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This is strange, I had heard about this not too long ago.. One of my friends that lives on campus was telling me about it between classes but didn't have time to really explain it, so I didn't know what it was called or really anything about it. Leave it to CB to tell me. :)
I don't think I'd ever try it. It's interesting, but not enough that I need to experience it. *shrug* Thanks for bringing this up, it was killing me, and now I know. ![]() |
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![]() K R I S E X Y ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 438 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 351,189 ![]() |
Have you tried it? yes
Would you try it? done it What are your thoughts about it? it makes your room smells good lol. |
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![]() what do you think it says....if so obvious. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 1,838 Joined: Sep 2004 Member No: 52,420 ![]() |
Have you tried it? no i havent
Would you try it? yea i would im going to a lounge today . What are your thoughts about it? i think it seems pretty safe rather then using a blunt or a bong .....not that i smoke because im a singer as well but since my friends back in my old town are inviting today i guess ill get going .........anyone reccomend any good flavors ? |
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LMAO i used one of those at a party one time
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I've never smoked, and hope to never do so. Bleh.
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![]() mac & zee. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 243 Joined: Feb 2006 Member No: 376,265 ![]() |
While those waterpipes look awesome and it seems like there's less of a risk, I don't think I'd ever try hookah. There's probably more bad stuff about it that we'll find out about in 20 years or so. But one day I might just find that cool-lookin' gizmo too pretty to resist. ;]
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![]() I love Havasupai ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 1,040 Joined: Jul 2005 Member No: 163,878 ![]() |
It's a good deliverly system, but not the best. Vaporizer is king!
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I don't smoke.
And this topic reminds me of White Rabbit by Jefferson Airplane. |
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Hookah's really not harmful at all unless you're sitting there smoking it nonstop all day...
Have you tried it? No, but I've had many opportunities. Would you try it? Maybe. It would depend on the situation. What are your thoughts on it? I don't think it's that unhealthy, but don't break the law to smoke it. ![]() |
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That's pretty big. Or is it just a close-up?
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![]() Holla if ya hate me ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 2,386 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 80,819 ![]() |
Have you tried it? Of course
Would you try it? Already have What are your thoughts about it? Taste good. :) |
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![]() "lal! laugh a little!" ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 192 Joined: Jan 2006 Member No: 364,863 ![]() |
Hookah.
I don't really know my opinion about it. Why am I replying? Ughh. Anyone wanna help me try to understand me? |
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hmm; i've never tried it, and i dont think i would try it. At least not at this age. Maybe in the future like a 30% chance i'll try it just to see what its like. But i dont think my parents would really approve. If it does no harm to the body and its not illegal&its a way to help people relax without any negatives then it seems like its a interesting way to smoke
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hmm i've never tried it before. lol. i've never even heard of it until today! haha sheesh i'm slow..ah well, i really don't think i'd be interested in trying it either...mm even though its "less damaging" i'm sure it's damaging in some way right? and i'm sure it would be as damaging if one was to continue to do so right? i don't know...bleeks...i just don't like the idea of that stuff going through my system
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This reminds me of those flavored cigarettes I saw in an asianmart somewhere. I don't know what they're called though.
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I have not tried it, no.
I was at a hookah bar just the other night. I think it was friday or saturday. I dont really want to try it, cause I just... dont care? idk. I dont really think anything of it. its w/e |
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yeah hookah is really big with my friends..they go almost every week ..kinda pressured me to try it...but i didnt do much.. im always the only girl w/ a bunch of guys hookahing >.< ..and were all underage when we go to the hookah bars...most of the ppl there are all nyu students..and theyre like..whats that lil asian girl doing here..hahaha
![]() my friend...the hookah guru..it looks mad cool tho.. |
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![]() This bitch better work! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 13,681 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 28,095 ![]() |
i've heard of it but never tried it.
i probably would. *shrug* |
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![]() creepy heather ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Official Member Posts: 4,208 Joined: Aug 2004 Member No: 41,580 ![]() |
wow that looks pretty cool! i want one now lol. it looks pretty too, i could keep it in the corner of my room or something O_O.
that long hose keeps reminding me of a beer bong @_@ |
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its a big thing now, like a social thing. whether its less damaging than smoking other things, its still smoking and its still bad for you in some way.
i've never tried it, but i might. im not particularly interested. |
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![]() × Dead as Dillinger. ♥ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 1,527 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,615 ![]() |
I'm pretty sure it's spelled hukka.
I've tried it, and I love it. It's fun and smells good. You're not supposed to get any buzz from it anyway.. It's just an enjoyable social thing to do, with trying to make smoke circles and everything, that's all. Heh. Once I turn 18, that's the first thing I'm buying. =) |
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![]() i've never wanted anything rationale. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,449 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 19,045 ![]() |
^It can be spelled either way.
Wow, I smoked out of a hookah a few months ago, I was...wrecked haha. |
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![]() × Dead as Dillinger. ♥ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 1,527 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,615 ![]() |
Oh..you ARE supposed to get some kind of buzz..just not the first time.
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hoooooooooooka .. my friend wants one for her wedding gift when she gets older. hahahaha
would I .. maybe depends |
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![]() i've never wanted anything rationale. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,449 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 19,045 ![]() |
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![]() yan lin♥ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 14,129 Joined: Apr 2004 Member No: 13,627 ![]() |
Have you tried it? No i have not, since my parents won't let me go out lounging.
Would you try it? Yes I would, even though it's rather hypocritical of me since I don't like smokers. Hookah, or shisha as we call it in taiwan/asia intrigues me. What are your thoughts about it? well, after reading the wikipedia article on it, I guess there's not too much of a difference between smoking cigarettes and hookah. Even though I don't see the appeal in cigarettes, I find hookah more interesting. I guess I'll try it a few times, and I'll see. |
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![]() × Dead as Dillinger. ♥ ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Member Posts: 1,527 Joined: Mar 2006 Member No: 384,615 ![]() |
Hookah, or shisha as we call it in taiwan/asia intrigues me. What are your thoughts about it? well, after reading the wikipedia article on it, I guess there's not too much of a difference between smoking cigarettes and hookah. I thought the device itself is the hukka, while shisha is the tobacco you smoke? Anyway..that's weird. I always thought hukka was way healthier than smoking. |
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I thought the device itself is the hukka, while shisha is the tobacco you smoke? Anyway..that's weird. I always thought hukka was way healthier than smoking. Shisha can refer to both the hookah, or the tobacco smoked in it. And no, there isn't any evidence to suggest that smoking from a hookah is any more or less healthy than smoking cigarettes or pipes. |
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