Internal musings and thoughts

Smarties and Lines

         The mirror is on the coffee table, the powder is divided into six narrow lines, and the straw sits in a users hand.  The powder isn't cocaine, its Smarties

candies.  "What are you talking about?"  you ask.  I'm not making this stuff up.  News reports have discovered a disturbing trend amongst middle schoolers. 

         These young kids are jumping at the chance to simulate the experience of faux drug use.  The report stated that these kids are doing this because their

buddies are doing it.  I'm not sure what they get out of this new trend as the report didn't go into any detail.  The report stated that the issues that arise can be

infections and irritations.  I never thought that vintage candy would be utilized in this manner. 

         I can't imagine anything going up my nose that shouldn't be there.  There can't really be a high that would send them into utter euphoria.  This has got to

be rough going through the nasal passage.  I imagine some have choked and gagged as the powder reaches the back of the passage when it reaches the

throat. I always hated having a sore throat, and can't imagine what kind of an irritation Smarties snorting could do. 

         I remember getting these candies at the local market down the street for ten cents a pack.  I always got them in my Halloween basket with the intention

of eating them.  I would always throw them at my brother for the fun of it.  I liked opening the wrapper letting all of them drop into my mouth all at once.  This is

what I remember doing with them. 

         The intention of snorting them boggles my mind.  Are these kids so blind by a friends pressure?  I'm not sure if this is a stepping stone into actual

substance abuse or not.  They may find this trend intriguing, but I'm hoping it doesn't take them down a darker road.  Are we going to have to ban candy over the

counter? 

         This trend is ridiculous.  I would love to meet the kid who started this idea.  I know little kids stick things up their nose because they are learning about

themselves, but this isn't what we had in mind.  Keep these candies off the mirror, and in the wrapper.  Open the wrapper, don't snort it, just eat it.