Real Dirt
Fear of death? Meh. It could be worse.
So clearly the idea of impending doom is not enough to convince you smoking sucks. Here are some "super fun" facts that affect college-aged smokers every day.
Everybody's NOT doing it
Yes, back in the day smoking was the hotness. Now? Not so much. And in case you're wondering, most of your friends have already figured this out.
Only 10% of college students are daily smokers- meaning a whopping 90% of your fellow students have figured out that smoking is about as sexy as Carrot Top.
Getting freaky can get a little freaky
Cigarettes have been proven to negatively affect the sexual performance of both men and women. The fellas can't get it up and the ladies can't get aroused- making those late night top-bunk encounters even more awkward.
Turn up your taste buds to eleven
Yes, college food can suck pretty hard. But smoking to deaden your ability to taste is not the answer. Plus, once you quit you can use the extra cash to buy some decent grub.
Yellow teeth are super hot -- umm no
Remember that hottie who you seriously checked out until they opened their super creepy yellow-toothed mouth and you shuddered in disgust? Bingo.
The loner vibe is not that sexy
Standing outside alone with your cigarette in the mid-February cold is neither James Dean-like nor intriguing. Plus, your cigarette-induced immune deficiencies coupled with extended standing in cold climates will probably get you sicker faster and longer.
Stench you never smelt coming
Ever wonder why people won't sit on your futon? It's cause it reeks. It probably doesn't seem so bad because smoking severely affects your ability to smell.
More money = cool stuff
Smoking is a serious money sucker. Add up the cost of a couple packs and you can be on your way to buying something truly kick-ass.
The best choice for mainstream suckers
Becoming a smoker may seem like a statement of individuality. But the truth is, every year 13 billion dollars is spent convincing you to make that choice. That's the marketing budgets of Nike, The Gap, and -- combined. So much for being special.
Riding the bench- the ultimate glory
So smoking will likely cause emphysema- possibly forcing you to be hooked up to one of those breathing things that flows through a hole in your throat. But WAY before that happens, the tar building up in your lungs will severely diminish your athletic abilities while severely increasing your sexy phlegm coughing abilities -- hot.