That comment by Big Mick which caused DV so much distress that he or she has evidently left us seemed very moderate and good natured to me. Can't be helped, I suppose.
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Following up on that electronic cigarette I came across, here's a rather bizarre video of some bloke testing out a range of similar products, including a cigar version. Seriously, I can see this catching on.

No pipe so far, it appears, or I might be tempted. Particularly since they evidently have a nicotine free option. Just steam up the room a little and freak people out... (I can imagine what they'll do with these in Amsterdam. Or San Francisco for that matter...)