h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

Great posting. I have to agree with everything said. It certainly applies to pubs in Ireland too, although it should be noted that pubs in the south of Ireland are now non-smoking by law. Smokers are expected to now go outside for a smoke.
This has led to 2 unusual side-effects. Firstly, when you walk into a pub you are no longer hit by a wave of lung cancerous smoke but instead you can smell amongst other unpleasant odours the smell of unwashed armpits and urine.
Secondly, the smokers are finding it alot easier to chat up prospective dates since they now all band together outside and its quite a natural social atmosphere.