Following ‘Brat Summer’ and other celebrity comments, there are worries that pop culture is once again glamorising and romanticising smoking.
Following ‘ Brat Summer ’ and other celebrity comments, there are worries that pop culture is glamorising and romanticising smoking among young people.
Charli XCX’s popular album was a fashion and lifestyle inspiration for young people this past summer, with the singer saying part of being a 'brat' included having a “pack of cigs and a Bic lighter”.“So, it doesn't help when we have one of our own biggest actors looking well and fit sitting on Graham Norton's couch saying he likes to smoke.
“Celebrities are not obliged to be role models for young people, and we should have our own critical thinking – but I accept that we are in the age of the influencer, and the imagery is rising in TV and films.”Entertainment journalist Serena Bellissimo said most of the smoking she sees in film and TV is in ‘period pieces’.
“As a parent, you should be turning to your kid and saying no, they're not there to be your role model – they are there to entertain you.”smoking ban here – and the later part of my generation, and I'm going to include myself in this – we remember when that came in.A Eurobarometer report from 2024 showing that children in Ireland start smoking at a younger age than the European average.Christmas Spending: Typical family spending over €2.3k on Christmas
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