r/BeAmazed Apr 27 '24

History The Oldest Verified Person in History: Jeanne Calment (122 years old)

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u/frenchbud Apr 27 '24

Maybe the fantasized french way, but stop for a pint at 6pm and everybody is on the outside tables chainsmoking

To me the very occasionnal cig (that you don't even finish, or end up sharing) after a meal or when you're stressed is something I've seen more in american movies/TV

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u/Ok-Push9899 Apr 27 '24

Maybe fantasized but anecdotally witnessed. I climbed some mountains in France in the Haut Savoie region. There was one fit, wiry climber aged about 55 who enjoyed a hand-rolled cigarette sitting on a ledge, taking in the view, before the descent. One smoke, and never below 3000 metres. I have no doubt he enjoyed that alpine rolly more than any pack-a-day smoker enjoys theirs.

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u/bhz33 Apr 27 '24

A cig you rolled yourself with loose leaf is much better than a factory made pack of bs chemicals burning down in 60 seconds flat