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“Isn’t making a smoking section in a restaurant like making a peeing section in a swimming pool?” quote by George Carlin
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“Isn’t making a smoking section in a restaurant like making a peeing section in a swimming pool?”

George Carlin

About This Quote

Equating a smoking area to a urinal in a pool highlights the absurdity of allowing harmful habits in public spaces.

In simple terms: Smoking in restaurants is absurd.

Key Takeaway

Question the logic.

Themes

public health rights policy

Mood

provocative humorous

Type

satire critique

When to use this quote

  • restaurant design
  • legislation
  • public campaigns

Key Concepts

public health policy civil liberties environmental design

Questions to Reflect On

  • Should personal freedom trump public health?
  • What alternatives exist?
A Different Perspective

Some argue personal freedom outweighs health concerns.

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