Well, ain't that a drag

02 February 2016 - 02:04
By Katharine Child

Imagine John Travolta in 'Grease' without a cigarette, Uma Thurman in 'Pulp Fiction' unable to puff away, or Brad Pitt in 'Fight Club' unable to light up after a bout. If the World Health Organisation has its way, movie stars won't be allowed to smoke on the big screen.The WHO has asked countries to place age restrictions on movies that show people smoking, citing smoking in films as one of the reasons teens start the habit.

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