The Hall of Manly Excellence

My name is Dr. Harlan K. Upmann, and I’d like to talk to the readers of The Hall of Manly Excellence about tobacco. The primarily reason for using tobacco is to obtain a wonderful chemical called nicotine, which occurs naturally in tobacco leaves (Figure 1). Some of the many documented benefits of nicotine include improved reaction time, better short-term memory recall, and a reduced risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. The use of tobacco is also highly enjoyable, provides a nice pick-me-up during the day, and a pleasant way to unwind and relax at the end of the day (especially when paired with whiskey, the manliest of all beverages). Using tobacco is also a great way to meet and socialize with other like-minded tobacco users. There is a common brotherhood that binds tobacco users together, which provides pleasant social interaction.

As you may be aware, there is a group of people called the “anti-tobacco lobby” that wants to restrict, or even take away your adult right to enjoy tobacco. Their evil tentacles are spreading throughout society, and in some states and countries they have successfully banned smoking in all bars and taverns, despite the wishes of the adults that own and frequent these establishments. Continue reading →