I was probably about five when I delighted in my first candy cigarette. I can still remember opening the pack, shaking out a cigarette, putting it between my lips and inhaling deeply. Of course, the fake smoke rings were next. Looking back, this was definitely not a good thing to teach a child! My guess, the big tobacco companies started the whole candy cigarette craze. What's amazing is that, even today, they're brought in as "fun treats" to children's parties. Hmm.
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