I remember that too!
Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 3 months ago
I was born in the early 80s. Yes I remember a time when so many people smoked and indoor smoking was extremely common.
Even children’s places were ok for adults to smoke in. You know on how many arcade bars today they have cup holders bolted onto the machines for people to put their drinks (alcoholic or otherwise)? Back in the 80s and 90s, they had the same thing in many of those arcades… but they were bolted on ashtrays.
BonesOfTheMoon@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Zementid@feddit.nl 3 months ago
I recently sat in a flight with a Boeing so old it still had ashtrays.
I can’t even Imagine this…
Vorticity@lemmy.world 3 months ago
You’re probably talking about a plane so old it had ashtrays in the arm rests. Just as an interesting note, though, the FAA still requires ashtrays on new aircraft. Not in every seat, but they’re required to have one in each lavatory. They are also all required to have the no smoking signage as a constant reminder that there is absolutely no smoking.
Semi_Hemi_Demigod@lemmy.world 3 months ago
Better to have an ashtray than to let someone who needs to light up set the bathroom trash on fire
Phoenicianpirate@lemm.ee 3 months ago
I don’t get non-smoking signs in many places. Smoking bans have been around for so long that they almost feel redundant.