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bubbatx

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So everyone always like to chat with me about my mods, tanks, etc.

I know I'm not the only one that gets stupid questions. I wanna hear some of the crazy things people have asked you.

One of my favs
"Wow, that doesn't smell like a cig!"
 

ej1024

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Why is my tank always empty after 20 puffs...
This was today...


Vape On
 

Mythical_OD

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"You don't REALLY think that's better for you than smoking do you?"

This one. Ive only been vaping for under 2 months and already had an older truck driver shoot this one at me. Convo went like this:

*me walking and vaping out front of my warehouse job past a trucker opening his trailor doors*

Him: You know theyre doin studies about those things?

Me: What?

Him: Those electronic cigarettes, theyre bad for you!

Me: Well, cant be any worse than a pack a day

Him (now angry and half yelling): I smoked 2 packs a day for 35 years and I quit cold turkey without that crap!!

Me; Uh huh, not for me *walk away*

He legit got angry at me that he quit smoking cold turkey and I didnt. I think the old fucker was just mad he didnt have these when he was quitting lol
 

bubbatx

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I've been told it would be safer to smoke out of a gun than vape.

Everyone thinks it will explode

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"You don't REALLY think that's better for you than smoking do you?"
This is the big one for me. I've been told this, or had it brought up into conversation over and over and over again. The first couple times, I wasted my breath trying to teach, trying to educate a little bit, trying to defend my stance. Not once did it go over as well in reality as it did in my head. The last time it was used in conversation was with an extended family member, and I replied with a slightly defeatist "well it's not as harmful as cigarette smoke, and I honestly don't care."
"Yeah but-"
"Nope, I don't care."
"But y-"
"Don't care."

Because, honestly, I don't. I don't really care what people think of my vaping. I'm not blowing clouds in their faces, I'm not doing it to please them, they can take all that advice and good intention and stuff it for all I care. Go save someone else, you're wasting your time.

In a mood today, I suppose, forgive the snark.

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To go back on topic, I think the stupidest question I get asked is "what're you hitting on in that?" Because it's always either A. thinly alluded to drugs (and if so, hook a brotha up with a hit or two!) and/or B. they want to try it - and that's a no-go for me. I hear that question get asked and my eyes start rolling before "whatchu" gets out of their mouths.
 

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My favorite is " are they really selling those at Toys Are Us" , but mostly it's "You know those things blow up and kill people". Around here, the good church ladies run a massive smear campain aganst anything people may enjoy.
 

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Not a question, but more of a statement. "We get it, you vape." I swear to everything holy the next person that says that to me when I'm not guilty of trying to be an irritant to people around me is going to get the taste slapped outta their mouths.
 

bubbatx

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I got the "Really, you would have one of those" yesterday.

What's that supposed to mean? Hey it got me off a pack and a half of cigs a day.

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"What are you smoking? A crack pipe?"

My normal response has become "yeah, exactly"
 

Angrygod50

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My response to that kind of stuff is......Another uneducated jackass heard from.
Another good response is ... Congratulations that's the dumbest thing I heard today.
 
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Angrygod50

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Not a question, but more of a statement. "We get it, you vape." I swear to everything holy the next person that says that to me when I'm not guilty of trying to be an irritant to people around me is going to get the taste slapped outta their mouths.

Response....I get it your an idiot.
 

pulsevape

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How do I get bigger cloud bra.
Is vaping as bad for you as smoking
Is Rip Tripper married.
 

kross8

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This one. Ive only been vaping for under 2 months and already had an older truck driver shoot this one at me. Convo went like this:

*me walking and vaping out front of my warehouse job past a trucker opening his trailor doors*

Him: You know theyre doin studies about those things?

Me: What?

Him: Those electronic cigarettes, theyre bad for you!

Me: Well, cant be any worse than a pack a day

Him (now angry and half yelling): I smoked 2 packs a day for 35 years and I quit cold turkey without that crap!!

Me; Uh huh, not for me *walk away*

He legit got angry at me that he quit smoking cold turkey and I didnt. I think the old fucker was just mad he didnt have these when he was quitting lol


i had a rather 'round' woman give me the same 'dangerous' lecture,, i stared at her as if i was shocked, when she was done i said : somebody better tell the govt,, because i heard this is the next big thing in major weight loss.
 

Fukitol

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Usually starts with an insult. Than that smells good. Then "I'll just keep my cigs"
 

mikecr

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So everyone always like to chat with me about my mods, tanks, etc.

I know I'm not the only one that gets stupid questions. I wanna hear some of the crazy things people have asked you.

One of my favs
"Wow, that doesn't smell like a cig!"
"Hey...isn't the same stuff that's in anti-freeze"
 

f1r3b1rd

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'How many ohms you pushing bro?'
'why are you still on a kayfun?'
'when are you gonna stop using that RDA and get a crown?'
And
my favorite from the smoker at work
"when are you going to realize those chemicals aren't healthy?'
 

wheelie

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Work in a vape store and hear the things people ask you daily. It is crazy.
 

ej1024

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I'm looking for a VERY tight draw single coil RTA?
SMH!!



Vape On
 

pulsevape

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what's a genny.....
where's the cotton.
aren't mech mods are pipe bombs waiting to happen...
 

robot zombie

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Not a question, but more of a statement. "We get it, you vape." I swear to everything holy the next person that says that to me when I'm not guilty of trying to be an irritant to people around me is going to get the taste slapped outta their mouths.
LMAO man, I love that one. You just gotta own it. Just be like "FUCK YEAH I VAPE CHECK IT OUT!" and do your best loud-ass, cloud-chaser bro impression. Convince yourself of how cool it is for a moment. Fuck it. When people come at you with that cringey shit, you just gotta send it right back at them. Otherwise, its just awkward/serious for you and not them... ...and that's no fun.

Worst case scenario, they are just uncomfortable and embarrassed to be seen next to you, which is still pretty fuckin' great in my book. They pretty much asked for it by opening the floor to the cringey exchange in the first place. If you're lucky, they won't even know what to think about vapers anymore. It's kinda one of those "Is this real life?" scenarios.

Master the art of not giving a fuck and problems with people making fools of themselves when attempting to converse with you about vaping just goes away. Really... ...either ignore it or just roll with it. You gain nothing if you get mad.

When people ask stupid questions, I like to give them accordingly stupid answers. I try to give them the answers they would come up with if we switched places. I play it straight, too. No sarcastic overtones. I like to see how long it takes for the self-awareness to catch up with them. That "Okay, I think you're fucking with me" moment is the best.

Just be careful. People don't like it when you take their stupidity and present it to them with a pretty bow on top. It's uncomfortable. But that's the whole idea. It's what they need. Make it as uncomfortable as possible for them.

Some people just beg to be fucked with, yanno? They say that embarrassment is one of life's greatest teachers.

And the thing is, most people are actually smart enough to realize what's going on and can laugh at themselves enough to not make a big deal out of it. People just don't think before they speak sometimes. We all do it. Sometimes its good to point it out in a lighthearted way. Most people are more reasonable than they seem just from one or two sentences. It's something you can feel out sometimes.



Not really an example of what I'm talking about, but I think my favorite little street interview of all time was back when I was working in this big, crowded plaza. I was off to the side of my store vaping while the folks working at the one next door were off to the side of their store having smokey time.

One of them coyly approached me and asked "So, we've all be wondering, how does that thing make so much smoke?" to which I popped the top of my RDA and very politely responded, "Well the coils are bigger, the chamber is bigger, the airflow is bigger, and the power source is bigger - it's a dual-battery device... ...all around, it's just a bigger unit." Which, I mean... ...it isn't exactly wrong! My unit really is bigger and that's why I get big clouds.

She then went to all of her co-workers and rather loudly proclaimed "He's got a bigger unit." One of them said, without a hint of sarcasm, "Ahh, a bigger unit eh?" They must've just figured big unit = big smoke. I get more vapor because I have a bigger "unit." Makes sense. I fuckin love people, man.
 
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mach1ne

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usually the randoms who talk to me about vaping are just starting, just trying to quit smoking, or they know someone who just quit smoking/started vaping. i have had a person try to popcorn lung me, but i told her popcorn is my favorite flavor and she gave up and left immediately.
 

ckquatt

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Vaping one day on a bench, there was a guy on another bench blowing bro clouds talking to a couple of people. I could tell he was the type who suffers from Dunning-Kruger ( thinks he's awesome and knows everything but in reality he's just a douche bag!). He says "Hey man whatcha vaping on?" I had my Reo with a Nuppin on it at the time. I said "a Reo Grand with a Nuppin". "What's that?" "It's a squonk box with a bottom fed atomizer". He's says and I quote "Yeah those things weren't very popular when they came over from Europe a few years ago." I just got up and walked away without responding.

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When I walk into one of our vape shops here in town. Not a real one, one that's only in it for a quick buck. Usually with my Reo or an IBTanked on one of my Provaris. They told me one time a TFV4 would look great on my Reo or if I was running sub ohm in my IBTanked...




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usually the randoms who talk to me about vaping are just starting, just trying to quit smoking, or they know someone who just quit smoking/started vaping. i have had a person try to popcorn lung me, but i told her popcorn is my favorite flavor and she gave up and left immediately.
I had a popcorn lung comment yesterday from a coworker that smokes. Gotta love it.
 
No one is sure if vaping causes lung disease. Just like with cigarettes, doing so may elevate your risk.
 
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