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He Didn't Find Cigarettes in the …Fridge

Published January 24, 2026, 07:16
He Didn't Find Cigarettes in the …Fridge

A journalist recounts a conversation with a fervent smoker desperately searching for a cigarette, to the point of looking even in his fridge. This story serves as an opportunity to discuss the smoker's relationship with the kiosk, a place where people with various addictions meet, as well as police officers investigating drug trafficking. The smoker, a law-abiding family man who works in an area with high crime rates, describes his intense need for a cigarette and the insecurity that overwhelms him when he can't find one. He remembers his childhood, when he smoked elder branches with his friends, a practice that made him feel supported. The journalist emphasizes the smoker's strong addiction, which is so deep that it accompanies him in every aspect of his life. He smells of cigarettes, his clothes, the objects around him, and even the people who love him. This story is a metaphor for the human inability to break free from addictions, even when aware of the negative consequences. The smoker remains a child seeking comfort and security in a harmful habit.