By now, it’s pretty clear that paying to inhale carcinogens on a regular basis is not a decision made with much consideration for our lungs, wallets and loved ones. Anti-smoking ads are everywhere.
But over the last century and before we knew the many dangers of smoking cigarettes, puffing on a cancer stick was a hobby enjoyed and encouraged by everyone from relaxing royals to sultry saxophonists. Here are some of history’s most absurd cigarette ads:
![Cigarette Ads Benson](https://allthatsinteresting.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cigarette-ads-benson.jpg)
Source: Anorak
![Russian Smoking Ad](https://allthatsinteresting.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/cigarette-ads-russian-smoke.jpg)
Source: Zamantika