Should I Take Up Smooching?

I’ve never smooched in my life, and I know the best way to quit is never start. But the only reason I never smooched was a disaproval of it and it’s effects on human psychology. Back then I was a right-thinking closed-mouthed fool. I’ve since switched to the left (it was fairly gradual) so I understand vices and the need to have them. I also think each to their own where the particular vice of smooching is concerned. So many peolple seem to do it.
My anti-smooching stance was strong enough that I’ve never smooched and I am in my middle thirties.

What is the appeal of smooching? Do you (only smoochers need reply) think I should take it up?

OOoooo kay.

Hmmm . . .

I’ve necked, and petted, and even canoodled in the long-distant past. But if I recall, “smooching” was the best of all.

I highly recommend it! It doesn’t make you smelly, or stain your teeth, or give you cancer, however, it is highly addictive.

You may start with me. puckers lips and gets ready for a smooch

:smiley:

Aren’t you supposed to include links in parody threads to the original thread?

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/showthread.php?t=311960&highlight=smoking

Not if the parody was a pure find-replace job. (Kinda ruins the similarity)

Yes, but only if you remember that smooching in public can irritate people, especially those who aren’t smooching but really wish they could be.

Yeah, smooching can make some bystanders nearly physically ill - or so they’d claim - and you might even get told to stop smooching. It’s best to be polite about it.

9 out of 10 doctors agree that smooching may cause cancer.

Don’t worry about getting hooked. You can always buy “The Patch” or go to hypnotherapy. Besides, the American Lip Lock Association (praise be to ALLA) denies any addictive characteristics.

Is there any truth to the claims of harms from second-hand smooching?

Stranger

Research suggests that smooching is the leading cause of heavy petting, laboured breathing, rapid disrobing and ultimate exchange of bodily fluids… often followed by smoking during the refractive state.

Smooching is a way for mature, responsible, committed adults to demonstrate their love for one another. Don’t cheapen the experience by rushing into it. Unless you and your smoochee are really ready for such a commitment, just stick to light bondage and frottage.

I just had to do it, I misread your title and chose to do a find/replace parody rather than hijack yours for what I figured was a pretty good question.

No offense intended, old bean…here, have some roasted deergoat.

None taken. I didn’t really think any offense was meant anyway, but I couldn’t be sure.

My thread was stupid though.

Yes. But I’m glad you came to us first, before deciding to start smoking.

Now give me a smooch. :smiley:

Well naturally. If I’d gone to one of my smoking colleagues they’d have said “Sure. Join us! In fact smoking is actually good for you! It makes you lose weight and everything!”

::smooooo…ooooch::

Nine out of ten 1940s doctors agree that smooching refreshes and tones the system!

What? I saw those old tobacco ads, they were hilarious…

9 out of 10 people agree that out of every 10, there’s that one bastard who ruins it for everyone.

You should definitely start smooching. It’s quite socially acceptable (unless you drool a lot). In fact, some people might like you more if you like to smooch.

People who smooch a lot tend to be more relaxed and happy than people who never smooch. So you should smooch whenever you get the chance.