"I am sorry sir, this is a non-smoking mountain." -- Broadcaster David Frost on what official told friend about to light up on skiing holiday at Aspen.
I'm not even a smoker, but when I read something like this it makes me want to buy a pack of Newports and fly to Aspen. ROFLMAO
2007-07-03 06:19:45 · 5 answers · asked by Beach Saint 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Quotations
The first response by UK misses the mark. If it's a skiing event - not much danger of fire due to snow cover. And you are quite correct. It is over-the-edge pc ism. I almost felt embarrassed for Frost when I read your blurb here. It would be nice if there was a mountain in Colorado declared, "non pc."
2007-07-04 01:17:32 · answer #1 · answered by Derail 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like that infamous smoker temper that goes away after they've finished their cigarette and the similarly infamous non-smoker temper that goes away when the smoke goes away. Anyway, it's their mountain isn't it! Aren't they rich enough to buy their own mountains out there in Aspen? --Basically, I don't know.
2007-07-05 03:57:38 · answer #2 · answered by LA TotiJoe 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It makes sense if there is a danger of fire. Forest fires ruin millions of acres every year, killing wildlife and people. Most areas protected by Forestry Commissions in various countries observe the same rule.
2007-07-03 14:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by derfini 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋
lmao - yep, that's about the epitome of pc!!! I don't smoke, either but can't stand when non-smokers get all territorial about things like - mountains!!! thanks for the laugh!!
2007-07-03 14:36:44 · answer #4 · answered by pumpkin 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it sure sounds like it
2007-07-05 06:38:10 · answer #5 · answered by mshonnie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋