It's simply too much for them : yurop

[–] Fleur_@aussie.zone 44 points 11 months ago

I think it's about mixed use zoning, medium density, walkable car free streets. And perhaps drinking under the age of 21 but not so sure on the last one.

Too funny Reading the comments from Americans insisting they comprehend but then saying it's just about drinking and smoking lol

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[–] Tar_alcaran@sh.itjust.works 26 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (2 children)

Yeah, smoking bans and discouraging it is absolutely something the US done very well. It's one of the few american things I'm envious of.

[–] lobut@lemmy.ca 24 points 11 months ago (2 children)

I think laws like that wouldn't pass now. It'd be seized as ammo for the culture war and be anti-smoking would be woke and all that.

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemm.ee 8 points 11 months ago

Freedom sticks.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 5 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Ok but seriously, how do we start turning this culture war shit on conservatives cuz convincing a ton of them to start smoking would be a net benefit - imo.

[–] piccolo@sh.itjust.works 12 points 11 months ago

You want second hand cancer again? I'll stick with letting them take horse paste to cure the measles.

[–] GregorGizeh@lemmy.zip 5 points 11 months ago (7 children)

German here, albeit not a (tobacco) smoker. The only places where you can lawfully smoke nowadays are public spaces and specifically designated areas on private properties, which are also physically separated from the non smoking areas.

There are also some Kneipen (roughly equivalent to pubs) which allow smoking anywhere inside, catering to the smoking demographic; although those tend to be frequented by older people who are used to smoking while having a drink. Well there are also the alternative places which definitely have a younger clientele, some allow it anywhere some don't (and have a designated area outside as most other places do).

Ultimately though I believe we have a fair compromise going; and i am always taken aback by people being zealously anti tobacco anywhere, with no regard for individual liberties. Who then throw up their hands when I ask for a ban on personal cars.

[–] ahornsirup@feddit.org 4 points 11 months ago (14 children)

Because smoking anything in public is always intruding on everybody else's right to not have an increased risk of lung cancer. And it smells horrible. I'm fine with smoking in areas where everyone has consented to it, but public spaces like outdoor seating in restaurants aren't that.

[–] Genius@lemmy.zip 2 points 11 months ago

That's why driving cars is unconscionable. Especially near schools. Giving lung cancer to children so you can go zoomies is selfish and evil.

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[–] uffke@feddit.org 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Can we have both? Banning cars and smoking sounds beautiful.

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[–] Ioughttamow@fedia.io 3 points 11 months ago (1 children)

So glad I quit. Think it’s been 5 years now. Not precisely sure why but I don’t get cravings and usually feel revulsion when thinking about it, which is different from my first quit attempt

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[–] blimthepixie@lemmy.dbzer0.com 28 points 11 months ago

A woman not wearing a bra?

Drinking under 21?

Smoking?

No fat people?

No flags?

Odd sunglasses wearing style?

[–] HappySkullsplitter@lemmy.world 18 points 11 months ago (6 children)

That people are still smoking in 2025 given the verified risks involved?

You're right, that is incomprehensible

[–] some_guy@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 11 months ago

Even with my vape, I move away from other people.

[–] slaneesh_is_right@lemmy.org 3 points 11 months ago

Yeah that's a big no for me. I sometimes meet people i haven't seen in 10 years or so and they all pull out cigarettes and i'm always a bit shocked and like: oh, we're still doing that? Gross.

[–] Samskara@sh.itjust.works 3 points 11 months ago

It’s addictive that’s why.

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[–] twice_hatch@midwest.social 10 points 11 months ago

I comprehend cleavage

[–] Canonical_Warlock@lemmy.dbzer0.com 8 points 11 months ago (9 children)

What am I not comprehending?

[–] RaoulDook@lemmy.world 3 points 11 months ago

IDK, it reminds me of my college days in the US.

[–] variants_of_concern@lemmy.one 3 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

How we are all the same, the American mind cannot comprehend that

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[–] DragonTypeWyvern@midwest.social 4 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago)

It's dirty lungs and the stench of smoke ruining a beautiful moment is what it is

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 6 points 11 months ago* (last edited 11 months ago) (1 children)

As an American, the only thing in this picture you wouldn't see at a trailer park are the fancy shops and restaurants in the background. Also the girl in red would be 450lbs (204kgs).

[–] barsoap@lemm.ee 8 points 11 months ago

Trailer parks, the pinnacle of US urbanism. I can get on board with that.

[–] mr_jawa@lemmy.world 6 points 11 months ago (1 children)

Yes, please lump all of us into the same category of ignorant hicks. I mean we are all so alike.

[–] seejur@lemmy.world 5 points 11 months ago (6 children)

Couldn't the same be said about Americans calling them Europeans? Heck, even within Italy alone there is a lot of variation.

It is natural that you stereotype, ESPECIALLY in a sarcastic instance like yurop

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[–] peregrin5@lemm.ee 4 points 11 months ago (1 children)

I don't get what I'm not supposed to comprehend. I suppose you can say I'm not comprehending.

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[–] Please_Do_Not@lemm.ee 4 points 11 months ago

Can't comprehend what? Proceeds to focus on a single element of the photo and contextualize it within American culture

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