If he knew..

[Eruanna]

Originally posted by Lalwendë

I find some refuge in LotR, where there is a world where tobacco can be smoked in peace and comfort, and where it seemingly does no harm

This is part of the rustic charm of the Hobbits. When we read about pipe smoking now, knowing the risks as we do, we can give a wry smile at it being described as an art. Pipes have always been seen as the choice of the elderly or the less sophisticated. Right up to the 1970s cigarette smoking was seen as the height of sophistication and grown-up glamour. Remember the glamorous film stars who seemed to chain smoke through a film?

I wonder why PJ decided to include those scenes which seem to be against smoking. I have read about some of the film production companies refusing to include smoking scenes in films. Perhaps he had to do so in order to negate any criticism that he was advocating pipe smoking.