Straight Shooter
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Mon Nov-07-05 07:46 PM
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| 53. I can't remember what specific movies I saw last month |
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much less in the last 3 years. I notice trends, as it begins to dawn on me that something is happening in an industry. The specifics of which, I cannot relate.
I can't do any more homework on this thread.
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| -Movies heavily shape teen smoking, study shows |
Ernesto |
Nov-07-05 09:26 AM |
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it's a problem |
cleofus1 |
Nov-07-05 09:28 AM |
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SteppingRazor |
Nov-07-05 09:29 AM |
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Bring on the "liberal" censors... |
Jed Dilligan |
Nov-07-05 09:29 AM |
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They should have shot that one in sepia... |
BiggJawn |
Nov-07-05 09:44 AM |
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Didn't they bathe in turpentine back in those days? |
Jed Dilligan |
Nov-07-05 09:55 AM |
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My friends and I have discussed the trend in movies to show smoking. |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 09:30 AM |
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I think, on the contrary... |
SteppingRazor |
Nov-07-05 09:31 AM |
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I agree about the classics showing a lot of smoking. |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 09:42 AM |
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I agree the product placement is annoying, but... |
SteppingRazor |
Nov-07-05 09:46 AM |
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Thanks for the Premiere reference. |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 11:40 AM |
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This is true |
salvorhardin |
Nov-07-05 09:44 AM |
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Yeah, but it's shown more often now then just a few years ago |
LostinVA |
Nov-07-05 11:46 AM |
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I'm not that aware of it. Can you name some of the movies? |
DemItAllAnyway |
Nov-07-05 09:42 AM |
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No, I don't see a lot of movies, that's why it stands out. |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 09:48 AM |
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I really am just curious. You say you've discuss it with your friends, |
DemItAllAnyway |
Nov-07-05 09:56 AM |
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I found a link for you. |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 11:47 AM |
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You do realize their definition or "promotes" smoking.... |
rinsd |
Nov-07-05 01:36 PM |
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Did you visit the site? |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 01:58 PM |
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See this |
rinsd |
Nov-07-05 02:27 PM |
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I'd still be interested in the movies you discussed with your friends |
DemItAllAnyway |
Nov-07-05 03:05 PM |
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I can't remember what specific movies I saw last month |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 07:46 PM |
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So your original assertion wasn't really based on your own experience |
DemItAllAnyway |
Nov-08-05 02:57 AM |
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It's the "not objecting" part that bugs me the most |
starroute |
Nov-07-05 10:33 AM |
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"the downside of smoking never shown" |
rinsd |
Nov-07-05 01:42 PM |
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"Direct Contrast to the Character"? |
Crisco |
Nov-07-05 09:46 AM |
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Yeah, I smoke...what does a smoker look like? nt |
LeftNYC |
Nov-07-05 09:50 AM |
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Wow. That would take a long time. |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 09:54 AM |
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Really, I thought mellow, laid back people did smoke? |
LeftNYC |
Nov-07-05 09:56 AM |
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I did say "tend" in my generalization. |
Straight Shooter |
Nov-07-05 11:35 AM |
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I Think You're Stereotyping |
Crisco |
Nov-07-05 11:09 AM |
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no, its because actors love to use a prop as a crutch |
thebigidea |
Nov-07-05 11:48 AM |
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As a smoker, I can say... |
LeftNYC |
Nov-07-05 09:55 AM |
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Parents, peers, and art all have an effect |
Stuckinthebush |
Nov-07-05 11:31 AM |
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I don't buy this.They probably just ASKED them.Not the best data. NT |
Baconfoot |
Nov-07-05 11:02 AM |
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Thay also cause drug use and sex..... |
rinsd |
Nov-07-05 11:12 AM |
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I would suggest a couple of reasons for the increase in |
Bob3 |
Nov-07-05 11:54 AM |
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1.) Yes and 2.) DEFINITELY yes |
LostinVA |
Nov-07-05 01:33 PM |
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Smoking in movies is nothing more than Big Tobacco product placement |
LynneSin |
Nov-07-05 12:01 PM |
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How often do you see the brand name in movies with smoking? |
rinsd |
Nov-07-05 01:26 PM |
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They don't have to brand -- they are all in it together |
LostinVA |
Nov-07-05 01:34 PM |
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Who cares what the brand is - the concept is to see them smoking |
LynneSin |
Nov-07-05 02:02 PM |
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Okay.... |
rinsd |
Nov-07-05 02:23 PM |
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Yes, but it goes back to the basic premise - why bother? |
LynneSin |
Nov-07-05 02:42 PM |
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There are many things I find gratuituous..... |
rinsd |
Nov-07-05 02:46 PM |
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Rupert Murdoch |
USA_1 |
Nov-07-05 12:46 PM |
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Hell you're putting it into the pocks of the Bush Regime |
LynneSin |
Nov-07-05 02:04 PM |
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Very True |
USA_1 |
Nov-07-05 02:54 PM |
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This has been going on for at least 75 years. |
The_Casual_Observer |
Nov-07-05 02:09 PM |
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Oh please, if this is the case then drug use, drinking, overeating,etc |
MadHound |
Nov-07-05 02:53 PM |
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Even if it isn't..... |
rinsd |
Nov-07-05 03:35 PM |
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well - it's been over used and it's a cliche now. |
Bob3 |
Nov-07-05 04:26 PM |
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How about nervousness, being under extreme stress, |
MadHound |
Nov-07-05 04:38 PM |
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I'm so sick of movies, tv & music being blamed - where are the parents???? |
AZBlue |
Nov-07-05 04:39 PM |
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No shit. The only reason I started. |
BlueIris |
Nov-07-05 05:23 PM |
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Nowhere does this article indicate that the kids themselves |
Moosepoop |
Nov-08-05 05:18 AM |
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What garbage |
Speed8098 |
Nov-08-05 06:35 AM |
#56 |
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