Tobacco use in sports

[sportstar1212]

I really don't understand dipping. At least cigarettes have some historical "cool" behind them, work great as personal props and tap into the American myth of the individual.

But dipping? Nobody in history has ever made a case that chewing a wad of tobacco was sexy, sophisticated, or glamorous. "Bovine Chic" has yet to sweep the world.

It gives the same rush as cigarettes so most athletes, such as myself, will dip because it doesn't wreck your lungs. Plus, you can do it basically anywhere as it's way easier to hide than smoking a cigarette.

[monkeypower]

I really don't understand dipping. At least cigarettes have some historical "cool" behind them, work great as personal props and tap into the American myth of the individual.

But dipping? Nobody in history has ever made a case that chewing a wad of tobacco was sexy, sophisticated, or glamorous. "Bovine Chic" has yet to sweep the world.

It gives the same rush as cigarettes so most athletes, such as myself, ill dip because it doesn't wreck your lungs. Plus, you can do it basically anywhere as it's way easier to hide than smoking a cigarette.

Weeelll thank goodness for that!

[rams80]

Why don't athletes just...chew gum?

[The_Admiral]

most athletes, such as myself, will dip because it doesn't wreck your lungs.

dat mouth tho

[monkeypower]

most athletes, such as myself, will dip because it doesn't wreck your lungs.

dat mouth tho

Mmm Mmm Good

(don't look if you're easily grossed out or even mildly grossed out)

[TheRicSlick]

most athletes, such as myself, will dip because it doesn't wreck your lungs.

dat mouth tho

Mmm Mmm Good

(don't look if you're easily grossed out or even mildly grossed out)

sportstar is going to be getting the lady's with his new mouth.

[Mac the Knife]

Says is all, pretty much...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMgeeafLk2o&list=UUdJtV6wXT6lnrvldU_urowQ

[The_Admiral]

You know, I gotta be honest, now that he's been humbled and doesn't get to lord over an entire network news division, Keith Olbermann is really really good.

[Tigers6884]

Why don't athletes just...chew gum?

I believe Big League Chew gum was invented for that purpose. To use as an alternative to tobacco.

[Breakwood]

I'll stick to sunflower seeds thank you very much.

[hailstateunis]

I really don't understand dipping. At least cigarettes have some historical "cool" behind them, work great as personal props and tap into the American myth of the individual.

But dipping? Nobody in history has ever made a case that chewing a wad of tobacco was sexy, sophisticated, or glamorous. "Bovine Chic" has yet to sweep the world.

It gives the same rush as cigarettes so most athletes, such as myself, will dip because it doesn't wreck your lungs. Plus, you can do it basically anywhere as it's way easier to hide than smoking a cigarette.

If you're around it enough, it's pretty easy to tell when someone has a dip in.

[Sport]

Some of my baseball teammates in high school used to do it on the back of the bus on the way to road games and our coach carried a briefcase with nothing but skoal in it and dipped during the games. I tried it once and almost puked. That was in 2005/2006.

I'd be interested to know if both of those things still happen.

[monkeypower]

I really don't understand dipping. At least cigarettes have some historical "cool" behind them, work great as personal props and tap into the American myth of the individual.

But dipping? Nobody in history has ever made a case that chewing a wad of tobacco was sexy, sophisticated, or glamorous. "Bovine Chic" has yet to sweep the world.

It gives the same rush as cigarettes so most athletes, such as myself, will dip because it doesn't wreck your lungs. Plus, you can do it basically anywhere as it's way easier to hide than smoking a cigarette.

If you're around it enough, it's pretty easy to tell when someone has a dip in.

And because they're carrying around an previously empty waterbottle with nasty brown liquid in it.

It's not nearly as discreet as people think.

[wonderbread]

I really don't understand dipping. At least cigarettes have some historical "cool" behind them, work great as personal props and tap into the American myth of the individual.

But dipping? Nobody in history has ever made a case that chewing a wad of tobacco was sexy, sophisticated, or glamorous. "Bovine Chic" has yet to sweep the world.

It gives the same rush as cigarettes so most athletes, such as myself, will dip because it doesn't wreck your lungs. Plus, you can do it basically anywhere as it's way easier to hide than smoking a cigarette.

If you're around it enough, it's pretty easy to tell when someone has a dip in.

And because they're carrying around an previously empty waterbottle with nasty brown liquid in it.

It's not nearly as discreet as people think.

More discreet than haveing a smoke cloud around you, and if you are outside you can just spit it on the ground. My colonel who I've known for 4 years just this past year i found out he dips. I always thought he kept them coke cans around because he was drinking out of them.

[Rays]

beside ortiz and peavy, are there other high profile MLB players that use it ?

[nash61]

beside ortiz and peavy, are there other high profile MLB players that use it ?

Tim Lincecum, (former player) Manny Ramirez, Chase Utley, Nick Swisher, Pablo Sandoval, Raul Ibanez, (manager) Terry Francona, Josh Hamilton, Stephen Strasburg and Jayson Werth

[Gothamite]

Stephen Strasburg

Not any more.

[Billy B]

Stephen Strasburg

Not any more.

I think Hamilton quit too. At least I remember he was going to a couple years back at the end of the season but they were in the division race and Nolan Ryan wanted him to wait until the off-season.

Think I've seen Chris Sale do it too.

[The_Admiral]

I expect that at least half these guys will fall right back off the wagon, some before the summer is out, but Deadspin won't post about that.

That I can say this with such certainty just attests to how awful and evil tobacco is, and how important it is for the MLBPA to act on behalf of the health of its members in getting tobacco out of the majors for good. No one should feel obligated to use this product, but that's what its mere presence does. So get it out. If it "gives guys that extra rush," then it's a performance-enhancing drug. Some cost you your balls, this one costs you your tongue or your life.

[Ateles fusciceps]

I don't see the big deal in the MLB prohibiting it on the field. Most every employer in the country prohibits tobacco use in the workplace. It's no different, and the MLB is one of the few that are in the public eye.