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Big Tobacco used Pride to target members of the LGBTQ+ community. So we’re asking you: what makes you feel proud?

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In 1985, one tobacco company brainstormed the idea of reaching younger adult customers in record stores.

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"XG BRAINSTORMING NYC, 2/26." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. 26 Feb. 1985. Report. "Briefing Document for Project XG Brainstorming Session." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. 20 Feb. 1985. Report.

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In 1988, one tobacco company brainstormed the idea of a colored cigarette to "enhance wardrobe."

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"Attachment #1. Flavor Division Planning Meeting March 25, 1988 (880325)." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, 25 Mar. 1988. Agenda. "Attachment #2. New Product Ideas." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents, 1988. Report.

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One tobacco company brainstormed reaching its target consumer from ice cream trucks.

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"Other Ways to Reach the Target." Truth Tobacco Industry Documents. 02 Oct. 1989. Report.

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Yep. When people see the celebs that they love smoking, they start thinking smoking is a normal, aspirational thing. Says who? Says science. Lots and lots of science.

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"The Role of the Media in Promoting and Reducing Tobacco Use. Tobacco Control Monograph No. 19." U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, National Institutes of Health, National Cancer Institute. Bethesda, MD. June 2008.

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Exposure to pro-tobacco movies, TV shows, and ads more than doubles your chances of starting smoking.

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Wellman, Robert J., et al. "The Extent to Which Tobacco Marketing and Tobacco Use in Films Contribute to Children's Use of Tobacco: A Meta-analysis." Archive of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. Jan. 2007.

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Teens who see tobacco use in movies have more positive attitudes towards smoking.

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The more 10-14 year olds in the U.S. see smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking.

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"Preventing Tobacco Use Among Youth and Young Adults: A Report of the Surgeon General Executive Summary." U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Office of the Surgeon General. 2012.

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There is more smoking in TV shows rated TV-PG than in TV shows with a TV-14 rating. In other words, smoking is more prevalent on shows that aim to reach younger viewers. Hmm.

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Cullen, Jennifer, et al. "Depictions of Tobacco Use in 2007 Broadcast Television Programming Popular Among US Youth." Archives of Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine. 165(2). 07 Feb. 2011: 147-151. Web.

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Fact In 1985, one tobacco company brainstormed the idea of reaching younger adult customers in record stores.

Fact In 1988, one tobacco company brainstormed the idea of a colored cigarette to "enhance wardrobe."

Fact One tobacco company brainstormed reaching its target consumer from ice cream trucks.

Fact Yep. When people see the celebs that they love smoking, they start thinking smoking is a normal, aspirational thing. Says who? Says science. Lots and lots of science.

Fact Exposure to pro-tobacco movies, TV shows, and ads more than doubles your chances of starting smoking.

Fact Teens who see tobacco use in movies have more positive attitudes towards smoking.

Fact The more 10-14 year olds in the U.S. see smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking.

Fact There is more smoking in TV shows rated TV-PG than in TV shows with a TV-14 rating. In other words, smoking is more prevalent on shows that aim to reach younger viewers. Hmm.

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In 1985, one tobacco company brainstormed the idea of reaching younger adult customers in record stores.

Fact

In 1988, one tobacco company brainstormed the idea of a colored cigarette to "enhance wardrobe."

Fact

One tobacco company brainstormed reaching its target consumer from ice cream trucks.

Fact

Yep. When people see the celebs that they love smoking, they start thinking smoking is a normal, aspirational thing. Says who? Says science. Lots and lots of science.

Fact

Exposure to pro-tobacco movies, TV shows, and ads more than doubles your chances of starting smoking.

Fact

Teens who see tobacco use in movies have more positive attitudes towards smoking.

Fact

The more 10-14 year olds in the U.S. see smoking in movies, the more likely they are to start smoking.

Fact

There is more smoking in TV shows rated TV-PG than in TV shows with a TV-14 rating. In other words, smoking is more prevalent on shows that aim to reach younger viewers. Hmm.