I'll Say She Is!
Friday, 27 February 2004
"Another great idea from the guy who brought you beer milkshakes!"

I've been feeling really off lately - depressed, negative, not well, lacking energy - and I need to do something about it. So I was thinking, why not start wearing nicotine patches? That way I won't smell like a smoker, but I'll get all the positive benefits of nicotine!

I think this is one of my better ideas, but Godfrey doesn't seem to think so. He hasn't said anything to dissuade me yet, so I may be picking up a box of these little gems this weekend.

Posted by ginevra (link)
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Nothing like a little carcinogen directly on the skin to get one going. Maybe you should come over and we can light up my pipe. Minimal carcinogen, maximum relaxation.

Tobacco, you people! Honestly.
Actually, nicotine only contributes to Tobacco-Specific Nitrosamines (the carcinogenic agents) during the nitrosation process (which occurs during fermentation, curing and burning of tobacco leaves). If it's pure nicotine, it shouldn't be carcinogenic, just addictive.

It's still not a good idea, in my opinion, but you can see how much that counts for...

Mmmm, pipe smoke. Does it come in chocolate or other flavors?