The first photo (top) features a package of Marlboro cigarettes and a Juul pod: the “smokers.” The second photo (bottom) shows a shot glass of tequila and a slice of lime: the “alcoholics.” The teams are competing against each other. These photos can be interpreted as the competition between tobacco and alcohol sales in today's society. The market specifically targets young adults either entering or graduating college. In an economy where there are no restrictions prohibiting the advertisement of either substance to the public, it is expected that sales will skyrocket. Both are notoriously addictive and cause problems later on in life, such as liver disease, cancer, and in some cases, even death. Regardless of the warnings, college kids partake in leisurely activities that include these potentially hazardous substances. Cigarette smoking has been prevalent for years, but doctors have only recently understood the effects of tobacco smo...
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