What's the worst thing people do that they shouldn't?

Is it smoking?
Is it drinking?
Is it bad diet?
Is it bad financial decisions?
Is it sloth?
Is it arrogance?
Is it lust?
Is it envy?
Or is it being bothered with what other people do that you don't like?

I ask that you consider this, 'worst' in a full context; what's bad for the individual AND is bad for others AND is bad for the society as a whole.

I think smoking is the most rediculously stupid thing, ever. It stinks, it's expensvie. It is absurd in and of itself; roll this up, set it on fire and...inhale.
:lol: And, I used to really enjoy it.

However, smokers often cost less because they die younger. Smokers are nowhere near as dangerous as drunks. Their money is associated with agriculture, always a good thing. Smokers tend to know how to relax more better than many non smokers, thus perhaps a better quality of life.

So, give it some thought and pick your top three 'worst'. Honor system.

Smoking is the worst and the data supports this.

Annual Causes of Death in the United States
Tobacco 435,0001
Poor Diet and Physical Inactivity 365,0001
Alcohol 85,000 1
Microbial Agents 75,0001
Toxic Agents 55,0001
Motor Vehicle Crashes 26,3471
Adverse Reactions to Prescription Drugs 32,0002
Suicide 30,6223
Incidents Involving Firearms 29,0001
Homicide 20,3084
Sexual Behaviors 20,0001
All Illicit Drug Use, Direct and Indirect 17,0001, 5
Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs Such As Aspirin 7,6006
Marijuana 07
Annual Causes of Death in the United States | Drug War Facts (http://drugwarfacts.org/cms/?q=node/30)

Diet is 2nd.

3rd is alcohol
Excessive alcohol consumption is the third leading preventable cause of death in the United States (1) and is associated with multiple adverse health consequences, including liver cirrhosis, various cancers, unintentional injuries, and violence. To analyze alcohol-related health impacts, CDC estimated the number of alcohol-attributable deaths (AADs) and years of potential life lost (YPLLs) in the United States during 2001. This report summarizes the results of that analysis, which indicated that approximately 75,766 AADs and 2.3 million YPLLs, or approximately 30 years of life lost on average per AAD, were attributable to excessive alcohol use in 2001. Alcohol-Attributable Deaths and Years of Potential Life Lost --- United States, 2001 (http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm5337a2.htm)

You left out chewing tobacco.

I picked smoking, drinking, and envy. I had a hard time with the third pick, because nothing else really struck me as bad for more than the individual. Envy really only affects individuals, but it seems to strike a high number of the population. I'm thinking about it along the lines of people keeping up with the Joneses. People feel the need to drive $50,000 SUVs that never so much as drive on the grass, people buying $500K McMansions, huge TVs, boats, etc. :shrug:


I guess I could have picked bad financial decisions. :shrug: It's too early for such a big pole.

Smoking(an yea, I know I still smoke, but I'm working on it)....it's dangerous for me and all that are around me

Drinking(never really was a drinker)....the drink, get drunk, get in their vehicle and drive....possiblility of killing themselves(that would impact their family and friends) and/or someone else(that would impact their family and friends)....If they don't drive(stay home/get a driver) they, in time die of liver failure which would impact their family and friends)

Lust(definitely not me)....people who sleep with a lot of others are dangerous if not using some kind of protection(which isn't 99% effective)....the possibility of them contracting something and spreading it is great which impacts a huge number of people <--this one was a hard one to choose

huge TVs, boats, etc. :shrug: I like my toys!! :razz:



It's too early for such a big pole. That's not what other wimmins tell me.... :whistle:

I think they are all bad in their own way. Too much of something is probably bad. They all affect people in different ways and therefore I can't decide. :jameo:

Smoking is the worst and the data supports this.

That's why I will only buy the packs that have the "premature and low birth weight" warnings :wink:

I like my toys!! :razz:


Are you thousands and thousands of dollars in debt? If not, it doesn't pertain to you. :lol:

That's why I will only buy the packs that have the "premature and low birth weight" warnings :wink:

:roflmao:

That's why I will only buy the packs that have the "premature and low birth weight" warnings :wink:Well I hope you never have a premmie baby!! :lmao:



Are you thousands and thousands of dollars in debt? If not, it doesn't pertain to you. :lol: :roflmao:Hell no! If I can't afford it, I no buy it. :biggrin:

Well I hope you never have a premmie baby!! :lmao:


Nope, I can't get pregnant, I've had a vasectomy :yay:

Nope, I can't get pregnant, I've had a vasectomy :yay::killingme :buddies:

The most annoying habit it the perpetual #####ing, whining and complaining about what others are doing.

The most annoying habit it the perpetual #####ing, whining and complaining about what others are doing.

I vote for this :yay:

Or is it being bothered with what other people do that you don't like?

I ask that you consider this, 'worst' in a full context; what's bad for the individual AND is bad for others AND is bad for the society as a whole.




Poor Financial Decisions
Busy Body
Too Many polls - Uncle Rico Stand up and take a BOW

most are personal choice issues and do not effect me ....

but Poor Financial Decisions and Busy Bodies effect me .... either having to paid some loser out with my tax dollars (in this climate not in the past) and somebody sticking their nasal orifice into my business ...


and too many pools ... well ...........:cds:

Smoking is the worst and the data supports this.


Diet is 2nd.

3rd is alcohol

i was torn between these and poor financial decisions. i'm surprised u didn't think of poor financial decisions...if people made better decisions we'd probably have fewer liberals :wink:

financial stuff usually hurts other people. alcoholism and smoking can too. diet hurts, but usually when they either eat u outta house and home or if u have to lift them up. i put smoking/diet/finance but i'd probably drop diet and add alcohol after thinking more. any of the 4 work though.

I like my toys!! :razz:


:yeahthat:

What about some of the really annoying habits people have, like biting their fingernails, or picking their nose? DISGUSTING!

Kinky sex.

Whips, chains, black leather, spike heels...just annoying.

What about some of the really annoying habits people have, like biting their fingernails, or picking their nose? DISGUSTING!

Everyone picks their nose and bites their nails at some point. :rolleyes:

Kinky sex.

Whips, chains, black leather, spike heels...just annoying because no one ever invites me.

:fixed:

I have to go with the petty grievances people have with each other. If they aren't personally bothering you, just avoid it and move on with your life.

This one sucks. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/otterzzz/ht_flying_nun_080318_ssv.jpg)

This one sucks. (http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v203/otterzzz/ht_flying_nun_080318_ssv.jpg)

:lmao:

Everyone picks their nose and bites their nails at some point. :rolleyes:

That may be true, but it's still disgusting when they make a "habit" of doing it over and over.

You left out chewing tobacco.

Don't know about worst, but it IS the most disgusting.

Someone said something in another poll about kissing a smoker.. the thought of a 'dipper' makes me want to hurl.

You can't imagine how happy I was when BG finally gave it up.

What's the worst habit?

Arrogance.

posting here.

posting here.

Do you need to talk about it? :poorbaby:

Lots of experts on here can help.

Do you need to talk about it? :poorbaby:

Lots of experts on here can help.

I find it hard to believe there are many experts here =)

teeheehee

I like my toys!! :razz:



That's not what other wimmins tell me.... :whistle:

:lol:

Elephant Tipping.

:popcorn:

Elephant Tipping.

:popcorn:

You must be someone of many talents.

I chose "Poor Financial Decisions", "Gluttony/bad diet" and "Smoking."

I am guilty of 2/3 but feel like the 3rd (Gluttony) is the most damaging and disgusting.

I am working on the financial arena. It'll take time, but it'll come around. :yay:

I have no plans to quit smoking. I do enjoy it. I don't, however, enjoy smoky smelling clothes or damaging my clothes from smokes. It pizzes me off.

I chose "Poor Financial Decisions", "Gluttony/bad diet" and "Smoking."

I am guilty of 2/3 but feel like the 3rd (Gluttony) is the most damaging and disgusting.

I am working on the financial arena. It'll take time, but it'll come around. :yay:

I have no plans to quit smoking. I do enjoy it. I don't, however, enjoy smoky smelling clothes or damaging my clothes from smokes. It pizzes me off.

Sloth is worse.......VV

I hate a lazy man...:evil:

Worst habit ever.. Women using Charmin. :barf:

Worst habit ever.. Women using Charmin. :barf:

:shocking:












Pica (http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/271115/may_i_borrow_some_toilet_paper_im_hungry.html)

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You win. :dead:

You win. :dead:gimmy some greeeeeen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My worst habit is my nasty mouth. The words that I release can be pretty shocking at times. I can hang with the boyz!:1bdz:

My worst habit is my nasty mouth. The words that I release can be pretty shocking at times. I can hang with the boyz!:1bdz:Hmm got p?

OOPPS, My bad, I thought it said BusHy body..

OOPPS, My bad, I thought it said BusHy body..


For that, you receive a *groan* and a :rolleyes:

I'm drinking now !! I'm bad !! :lol:

No slot for indifference, lying, bigotry, hatefulness or adultery?

If you were just going by the seven deadly's, that would be one thing, but you threw other stuff in there.

What about filthiness or being abusive to animals and children? Too many things make up the negativity that swallows up humanity. They seem to out number the good things a lot:ohwell:

I think that all of your options are equally bad for the individual, but the things I mentioned are worse for people in the braod spectrum. Of course, it's 4:30 in the morning and this thread could be about blowjobs for all I know. :yawn: