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Go set a record! If you can think of it, you can set a new world record for it.
Not surprisingly, I agree with Dan's take here. Both and he and I used cigarettes which were not purchased in order for the record to be undertaken - they already were available. To underscore our point (and to address Andrew's possible misgivings) why not challenge folks going forward to only use packs that their friends and family donate as a statement that they are quitting smoking and want the smokes gone, broken in half, jigsawed, whatever. What better testimonial to the underlying premise of this record - that smoking is unhealthy and we ought to assist smoking cessation efforts in whatever form they take. As Simon said 5 months ago, "say no to cancer sticks".
@Andrew The cigarettes I used were an open pack someone had left at a party. Art used, at least in his first attempt, an old pack he'd kept as an antique. I certainly don't hope people buy cigarettes just to beat this feat.
Simon - thanks for asking. Originally from Chicago, but have lived all over the U.S.. Gotta admit that ending up in KY is deliciously ironic given my background in fighting Big Tobacco. Always have to watch my back here. Been enjoying all your records too - you're an "out there" kind of guy too.
Did I inspire this new record attempt, Dan? LOL - Anyways, it will be very interesting to see how far this record will go, could get exspensive to break?
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Art Hoffman
Not surprisingly, I agree with Dan's take here. Both and he and I used cigarettes which were not purchased in order for the record to be undertaken - they already were available. To underscore our point (and to address Andrew's possible misgivings) why not challenge folks going forward to only use packs that their friends and family donate as a statement that they are quitting smoking and want the smokes gone, broken in half, jigsawed, whatever. What better testimonial to the underlying premise of this record - that smoking is unhealthy and we ought to assist smoking cessation efforts in whatever form they take. As Simon said 5 months ago, "say no to cancer sticks".
Dan Rollman
@Andrew The cigarettes I used were an open pack someone had left at a party. Art used, at least in his first attempt, an old pack he'd kept as an antique. I certainly don't hope people buy cigarettes just to beat this feat.
Andrew Carhart
thanks to this record, 3 packs of cigarettes have been purchased. tobacco companies must want this record to keep getting broken
Noah Riffe
Nice Job Dan And Art
Simon Kirk
Say no to cancer sticks!
Simon Kirk
Hope this record keeps going
Lindsay Braun
Love it!
Simon Kirk
Rob wouldn't believe me that you werent' from the south. i guessed ny
Art Hoffman
Simon - thanks for asking. Originally from Chicago, but have lived all over the U.S.. Gotta admit that ending up in KY is deliciously ironic given my background in fighting Big Tobacco. Always have to watch my back here. Been enjoying all your records too - you're an "out there" kind of guy too.
Simon Kirk
@Art Hoffman - Where are you from originally and how did you end up in Kentucky?
Peter Craig
What a ripper!
Thomas McGinniss
Man you really smoked that record Dan!
Peter Craig
haha Simon. Sorry Rob but it's true :) ... suck on that Rob
Simon Kirk
If we had a leaderboard of best comments, Peter and I would be at the top. Rob would be at the bottom.
Peter Craig
This is sich a gerette idea...
Rob Birdsong
Taking a trip tobackin time.
Darryl Learie
Did I inspire this new record attempt, Dan? LOL - Anyways, it will be very interesting to see how far this record will go, could get exspensive to break?
Simon Kirk
You did it in the nic-o-time
Simon Kirk
This was addictive to watch.
Simon Kirk
You tore this one up.