Can have something from under the counter please

jaysay · 09-12-2008, 12:16

So the Government are to ban ciggies being displayed in shops, brings an all new meaning of can I have something from under the counter please and its not for the weekend either

AccyLass · 09-12-2008, 12:24

Just hope the shop assistant doesn't bring out what other delights they have under the counter while getting ya fags

emamum · 09-12-2008, 12:27

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Originally Posted by AccyLass28

Just hope the shop assistant doesn't bring out what other delights they have under the counter while getting ya fags

copied dvds and cheap fags?

AccyLass · 09-12-2008, 12:29

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Originally Posted by emamum

copied dvds and cheap fags?

Depends where ya go

emamum · 09-12-2008, 12:31

hmmm..... what do they have under the counter at your local shop?

AccyLass · 09-12-2008, 12:36

I dunno... have never had to ask for somet under there....

emamum · 09-12-2008, 12:38

lol, thought i was gunna find out something exciting then.

AccyLass · 09-12-2008, 12:58

Go in and ask em.... ya just never know

jambutty · 09-12-2008, 14:58

I wonder what bad news the government is trying to bury whilst we concentrate on this latest government initiative?

In an interview on the Jeremy Vine show this morning the Health Secretary for England Alan Johnson stated that tobacco related health care costs this country £1.2 billion. He neglected to state how much the government took in from the sale of tobacco products.

He also neglected to state how much alcohol related health care costs not just the NHS but also what it costs to police the weekend drunks. Police who would be better employed looking out for burglars who take advantage of empty houses whilst the occupants are out boozing.

But then he wouldn’t because if he did it would destroy his anti smoking argument in one go.

I suppose that the next logical step is to ban fast food advertising and force burgers to be kept under the counter. And not forgetting alcohol.

magpie · 09-12-2008, 17:04

tobacconists will have too close down..... and next it will be drink under the counter:
in fact I think I will go and live underground full stop:

garinda · 09-12-2008, 18:47

It'll soon be easier to but ciggies from those souped-up cars you see driving round with blacked out windows.

katex · 09-12-2008, 19:12

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Originally Posted by jambutty

In an interview on the Jeremy Vine show this morning the Health Secretary for England Alan Johnson stated that tobacco related health care costs this country £1.2 billion. He neglected to state how much the government took in from the sale of tobacco products.

Was driving along and heard this too Jambutty, was screaming at my radio "£4 billion put into the system!!"

As I smoke heavily myself, would not wish our future children to adopt this habit .. silly habit really isn't it ? Remember telling my own dad off for smoking bless him, only smoked 10 Woodbines per week at the most, but got caught up in it. Could help, not sure.

The only annoyance to myself would be to queue up at a counter only to be told they have none of my brand. Asda sell out of it regularly, but I can at least see if there is none in the slot to save me the time. Same with newsagents. Would I have to go through the diatribe of asking, "Well, what have you got ?"

cashman · 09-12-2008, 19:28

as we smokers are public lepers anyway, nobody cares hardly but us.

MargaretR · 09-12-2008, 19:41

The brands will still be displayed in pictures online.
I can't see that being altered because any delivery which includes tobacco must have an over 18 person to recieve it.

Lolly · 09-12-2008, 19:51

So this is going to stop people smoking how?? Certainly wont stop me, it was just cause more hassle and longer queues for the reasons the Kate said!