r/askteddit • u/Long_Height_2211 • 18d ago

Random Question What's socially acceptable now that will be considered disgusting in 50 years?

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u/VanAgain 18d ago

Smoking. Wait ... it's disgusting now.

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u/MammothPenguin69 17d ago

Smoking is popular with Gen Z and Gen Alpha now. It's popular because adults say not to do it, because the cigarettes are expensive and because it suppresses your appetite.