smoking commercials Options

[Ballpointpencil]

I<3 commercials like that. My fave commercial would still have to be the Truth one with the body bags.

Ahh I love those commercials. Sadly, it doesn't prevent my dear Johnny from smoking. Anywho, no matter how many facts you present towards smokers and potential smokers, the vast majority of them fail to listen. To quote Metallica, it's sad, but true.

Actually, the vast majority of teen smokers, at least, has dropped by some insane number (don't remember the stat exactly, but is was impressive) since the start of the D.A.R.E. program and things like the Truth commercials.

[jordanriane]

You guys are miscontruing what THETRUTH actually stands for:

let's start by telling you what truth is not:
truth is not anti-smoker. We love smokers. In fact, we love everybody. truth isn't about passing judgement on people or the choices they make. As far as we're concerned, smoker, non-smoker, non-issue.

And truth is not here to tell you, or anyone else, what to do. We hate when people do that. So you're never gonna hear any "just say 'no' to cigarettes" stuff from us. But there's an industry out there that makes billions of dollars selling a product that's responsible for over 1,200 deaths a day in the U.S. alone. This industry spends more than $34 million each day advertising and promoting those products, and it's entrenched itself in our culture by deceiving and manipulating the public. truth just thinks everyone ought to know more about that industry and the things they do.

truth makes sure all the facts are available. That way, when you make your own decisions, they can be based on all the information, not just those things tobacco companies want you to think. But truth is also an idea, and maybe it's bigger than just tobacco. It's about thinking for yourself and not allowing friends, teachers, politicians, television, movies or an industry to do it for you. It's about making your own decisions based on knowledge and respecting the choices others make as well. So go ahead. Apply truth liberally and wipe some on your friends.

The truth is geared towards tobacco companies, and what they have been doing to society.

[*jooleeah*]

I like those commercials. They spread a great message....I really appreciate them.

Eh .. the things in your body that get affected by smoking is pretty nasty. I think they should show those things. But yeah, I also love the Truth production called "Fair Enough" It shows what cigarette companies are doing. Also, there was an interview of one of the big executives of one big cigarette company when asked would they give their children cigarettes the guy said no way.

I've seen that. It's like " Tough, it's fair enough" or something. It's not bad.

[Paradox of Life]

I think the commercials are annoying. There are a few that are good though. Makes people who already smoke regret it even more and those people who work in cigarette companies lose money. This could be a good thing or it could be a bad thing. People shouldn't smoke because it pollutes the air, but then why drive a car? Well, what I'm trying to say is that people shouldn't try so hard to stop people from smoking (commercials, DARE). It's a smoker's own fault and they're not harming anyone but themselves. Second-hand smoking is very minimal and doesn't harm your body that much if it's spread out. I've second-hand smoked at least 2 or 3 cigarettes (Las Vegas 3 years in a row). Sit in a no-smoking area in a restaurant and if there aren't any, you don't have to go there at all.

[Saeglopur]

I think the commercials are annoying. There are a few that are good though. Makes people who already smoke regret it even more and those people who work in cigarette companies lose money.

The thing is ... if we're more informed less people will stop smoking in the future. Catch the drift? Of course we can't prevent smokers right now ... but stopping future ones will probably help a lot of people .. except the smoking company.

[Paradox of Life]

The thing is ... if we're more informed less people will stop smoking in the future. Catch the drift? Of course we can't prevent smokers right now ... but stopping future ones will probably help a lot of people .. except the smoking company.

Do you see how many smokers are out there? I don't think these commercials are doing such a hot job.

[fameONE]

You guys are miscontruing what THETRUTH actually stands for:



The truth is geared towards tobacco companies, and what they have been doing to society.

Excuse my French, madamme but that's Propa-fcukin'-ganda.

So lets ignore the positive impact that tobacco has on our economy or even how our rights would be stripped from us by the banning of these beloved cancer sticks. Lets look at the facts and how many people got lung cancer last year and are terminally ill. There's the Surgeon General's warning on the back of every pack and carton, who's fault is it? Lets blame the wicked tobacco companies!!!

Is there anyone out there attacking Anheuser Busch? Or Pfizer and Zeneca Pharmeceuticals?

Maybe its just me, but when you turn on a tv and see a TRUTH commercial after the Blacked Eyed Peas video, its as if this encouraged social/political awareness is marketed in such a matter that it is merely a trend. "Wow, those commercials are hella deep, man. Save the environment and save my lungs. I'm down with TRUTH!" Umm, err, yeah. So are you anti-tobacco because of truth commercials or are you anti-tobacco because you seriously, whole-heartedly, see something wrong with the leaf itself?

[Tung]

yeah those are cool. not only because it helps the kids understand the truth about smoking. it is also TRUE and very funny. ahahha

[*salcha*]

okay.. this is what they should include in their commericials:

http://whyquit.com/joel/emphysema.jpg
This is a smoker's lung ... with emphysema.

http://whyquit.com/joel/cancer.jpg
Tar on the lungs ... and the whitish stuff on top is cancer.

http://dccps.nci.nih.gov/images/gums.jpg
Self expanitory

... THIS is what they should show .. except ... not pictures - but the real deal.

god, eew. I started feeling a little squeamish when I saw those pictures.
eeweeweeeweeeweeew.

[swishersweet]

i smoke i drink im suppose to stop but i caint

[*wind&fire*]

smoking ads are banned where i live...

[jordanriane]

Excuse my French, madamme but that's Propa-fcukin'-ganda.

So lets ignore the positive impact that tobacco has on our economy or even how our rights would be stripped from us by the banning of these beloved cancer sticks. Lets look at the facts and how many people got lung cancer last year and are terminally ill. There's the Surgeon General's warning on the back of every pack and carton, who's fault is it? Lets blame the wicked tobacco companies!!!

Is there anyone out there attacking Anheuser Busch? Or Pfizer and Zeneca Pharmeceuticals?

Maybe its just me, but when you turn on a tv and see a TRUTH commercial after the Blacked Eyed Peas video, its as if this encouraged social/political awareness is marketed in such a matter that it is merely a trend. "Wow, those commercials are hella deep, man. Save the environment and save my lungs. I'm down with TRUTH!" Umm, err, yeah. So are you anti-tobacco because of truth commercials or are you anti-tobacco because you seriously, whole-heartedly, see something wrong with the leaf itself?

I'm not trying to prove anything, so there was no need to be a condescending ass about it. I'm just telling them exactly WHY THE TRUTH EXISTS AND WHAT IT STANDS FOR--nothing more, nothing less.

[ItzOnlySydney]

i don't smoke anymore but i am not out to shut it down per se. i don't believe in it but think about how many jobs those cigarette,cigar, and chewing tobacco companies create. if smoking was banned a lot of people would be unemployed.

[teeners4]

i agree those commercials are good for younger kids but not for teens or adults.

to tell you the truth, most adults i know only stop smoking (usually only for a period of time) when they had a child. some stop for 9 months, 6 years and some actually STOP.


but yea.. i dont know smoking is a really hard habit to kick

[sadolakced acid]

smoking is only addictive to some people:

after the first smoke, there are 3 kinds of people:

1. people that will never do it again
2. people who like it, but aren't addicted. they can go weeks without a ciggarette, or smoke 3 in a day, and it doens't matter to them
3. people who get addicted to it, and must smoke continously.

that being said, if you fall in the 3rd group, tough luck:

this teacher, her brother was trying to ger his friend to quit smoking. his friend said he couldn't. so her brother made a bet: he'd smoke a pack a day for a week, and then quit. and when he quite, his friend would have to quit. both still smoke today.

[heyyfrankie]

oh yeah!!!!! so glad that you brought this up! *high five*
i love those commercials. and i also like it whenever they show facts about smokers and stuff like. if only they weren't true.

[eli5e]

haha the ANTI DRUG one... "what i YOUR anti-drug?" hahahha niccee.. wonder if ppl actually care.

[Saeglopur]

Do you see how many smokers are out there? I don't think these commercials are doing such a hot job.

Did I mention the future .. or did you not catch that part?

Anyway, it's somewhat weird to smoke. I mean so many people know what the after effects of smoking .. I mean, you obviously don't have to try it. Like someone said before, there's a warning on every pack. Let's put it into simple matters, you know how well what a sharp knife can do and you obviously don't have to stab yourself in the heart to know what it feels to be stabbed in the heart. It hurts much like anything sharp that comes in contact with your body .. probably even much more than that.

[Paradox of Life]

Did I mention the future .. or did you not catch that part?

Anyway, it's somewhat weird to smoke. I mean so many people know what the after effects of smoking .. I mean, you obviously don't have to try it. Like someone said before, there's a warning on every pack. Let's put it into simple matters, you know how well what a sharp knife can do and you obviously don't have to stab yourself in the heart to know what it feels to be stabbed in the heart. It hurts much like anything sharp that comes in contact with your body .. probably even much more than that.

Yes, you did mention the future. But the present is the future. If you know what I mean. They've had anti-smoking commercials in the past. So this is the future. A future of SMOKAHS.

[Saeglopur]

Yes, you did mention the future. But the present is the future. If you know what I mean. They've had anti-smoking commercials in the past. So this is the future. A future of SMOKAHS. 

But it seems like everytime a new commercial airs more and more deadly things are found in the substances that are in Cigarettes and etc.

[jordanriane]

. They've had anti-smoking commercials in the past. So this is the future. A future of SMOKAHS. 

If you're referring to The Truth, you're wrong.

The Truth is geared towards making the people aware of what tabacco companies do not make the people aware of. The truth is NOT an anti-smoking campaign!

[Paradox of Life]

If you're referring to The Truth, you're wrong.

The Truth is geared towards making the people aware of what tabacco companies do not make the people aware of. The truth is NOT an anti-smoking campaign!

I'm not talking about "The Truth" and I have no idea what that is.

[jordanriane]

Almost the entire thread has been in regards to commercials done by The Truth.

http://thetruth.com

[waitwaitwait]

They can put good points across, but a lot of people won't listen to the message.
Smoking is just already such a huge part of society, it's hard to tell people to just stop.

[*Weird addiction*]

Those commercials make me mad!!