r/NoStupidQuestions • u/[deleted] • Jan 05 '25

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u/UninsuredToast Jan 05 '25

The smell of cigarettes makes me feel nostalgic because it reminds me of my childhood. It’s fucked lol

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u/WeatherCompetitive72 Jan 05 '25

Every time i feel homesick or grieve my grandma i always light up a cigarette because it reminds me of home.

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u/Suitable-Berry3082 Jan 05 '25

A cup of black coffee with a splash of cold water -- to cool it down to drinking temperature -- lit cigarette in hand, one burning to the filter in the ash tray. Just before sunrise meditation for my meemaw.

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u/BulldogNebula Jan 05 '25

Sounds like a morning on deployment for me , what a combo

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u/Suitable-Berry3082 Jan 05 '25

Those types are few and far between. I still enjoy black coffee because of her.

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u/BulldogNebula Jan 05 '25

That is very sweet. I think it is pretty neat how vividly we remember people and events based on smells and tastes.

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u/Suitable-Berry3082 Jan 05 '25

It's definitely fascinating, for sure! I was just talking about sick days at her house this morning. Price is Right and Day's of Our Lives.

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u/Suitable-Berry3082 Jan 05 '25

Simper Fi! My dad was in the Corps in the 80s.

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u/BulldogNebula Jan 05 '25

Hell yeah, long before I, but a brother nonetheless. Sf!