it's so sad/scary, you can see her facial reaction at the end when she says and now you're ready for the day, you can see the regret in her eyes

@snapperhd

7 жыл бұрын

I know, it's just so sad, like It'd just make me feel sorry for her whenever I saw this commercial on TV

@wolfgang1097

7 жыл бұрын

Sadly, she died a few years ago at the age of 53.

@amac2004

7 жыл бұрын

Lui Trap yeah her lip quivers and it looks like she's about to cry 😥

@jg_crusade

7 жыл бұрын

Snapper Not me.

@krila6770

7 жыл бұрын

ik.. u could even see her mouth kinda shake like she was about to cry

Takes notes Truth, this is how you make an anti-smoking ad.

@ozzie.mogo06

6 жыл бұрын

Rick Jones

@grizzlyowlbear3538

5 жыл бұрын

*wE wIlL bE tHe gEnErAtIoN tHaT sToPs sMoKiNg*

Wow, if this doesn't wake smokers up then i don't know what will.

@dandymcgee

8 жыл бұрын

+Santricia Jones This doesn't wake smokers up because there's like 10 zillion smokers and 3 people with this disease. It's like saying you shouldn't play on train tracks because you might get hit by lightning.

@santriciajones2579

8 жыл бұрын

dandymcgee Well regardless if i was a smoker i would consider quitting after watching this. I don't do anything that could be a huge danger to my health. Smoking isn't at all healthy. My great grandpa was a smoker and died from emphysema.

@dandymcgee

8 жыл бұрын

Santricia Jones As a non-smoker I agree, but both of my parents smoke and this sort of advertising does nothing to help them. In fact, it has a negative effect because it hardens their defenses against the media. My grandfather passed from lung cancer after smoking most of his life. I'm sorry for your loss.

@santriciajones2579

8 жыл бұрын

dandymcgee Thank you. My apologies for your loss as well.

@PhaseControlDNB

8 жыл бұрын

+Santricia Jones The problem is that smokers don't usually believe these 'ads'. They will do everything to defend themselves and will always find an excuse. Nicotine addiction can be a dagerous thing.. I'd rather be dead than live the life of this woman.

Terri and I graduated from Forbush High School, Class of 1978. While Terri was beautiful, energetic and a kind person in high school, I will always remember her for her courage in her battle against cancer and for the numerous lives she touched and those saved through her ad campaigns via the CDC. Terri lost her long battle with cancer on Monday, September 16, 2013. Her family and friends will miss her loving spirit. Thank you for all you did to eradicate smoking. It was not in vain. RIP Terri.

They should stop selling cigarettes

@Skrillexskillet18

9 жыл бұрын

Like the tabacco stop making them then they can stop selling them

@Skrillexskillet18

9 жыл бұрын

If you want cancer then go ahead ...

@umgajoportugese

9 жыл бұрын

we all die so if a person wants smoke let her smoke because the destination is the same as non smoker

@Skrillexskillet18

9 жыл бұрын

I know

@BrickInTheWall82

8 жыл бұрын

Um, no.

And yet people today STILL continue to smoke!! How can anyone continue after seeing this?!?! Rest In Peace Terrie :'(

@TheDGSexperience

9 жыл бұрын

Probably because people like this are rarely seen in public.

@Tbaribone1115

9 жыл бұрын

TheDGSexperience can't imagine why right?

@TheDGSexperience

9 жыл бұрын

Jacob Carter I think this story is actually pretty rare. My mother is 80 and in perfect health and has smoked up to 20 cigs a day for 65 years...and she hasn't quit! Mind you her sister gave up 20 years ago and has emphysema.

@kenrickbautista6141

9 жыл бұрын

The world is a very sick and cruel place.

@jll9916

9 жыл бұрын

I just saw one on tv where a woman gets needles in her eyes as a treatment for something caused by smoking

I'm 4 days into quitting smoking and finding it REALLY difficult so I'm binge watching videos like this to help me.

Not gonna lie, this one scares me.

@CPMGaming

8 жыл бұрын

ikr

@code-xgamin1109

7 жыл бұрын

I feel like it's mostly her voice.

@kostonl

7 жыл бұрын

xxiAcid ur joking right

@joshualeon7234

7 жыл бұрын

every time

@darla04love86

6 жыл бұрын

Me too

I am from India. I was smoking for many many years but somehow managed to quit. Really feeling healthy & happy. Also I can walk faster, breath easier, sleep better etc.

@AccountUsedSomewhatFrequently

9 жыл бұрын

Congrats on your quit on smoking!

@sunitbandyopadhyay171

9 жыл бұрын

Many thanks

@joshuamcvay3927

9 жыл бұрын

for your body to recover from smoking it takes 20 years

@jll9916

9 жыл бұрын

Good for u man way to be able to put down the pack

@FUSHICHOorKURAYAMI

9 жыл бұрын

***** THATS GREAT!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND HELP OTHERS QUIT TOO!!! I have read a lot about India and smoking at a young age is something that is ramped there....Its sad to see kids who are 10 or 12 smoking....I hope that one day people will realize that smoking isn't worth all the crap it causes and just stop.

THEY'RE SELLING CHOCOLATE??

@crotchrocketeer7965

8 жыл бұрын

lol

@HumFan

8 жыл бұрын

WHAT?! WHAT ARE THE SELLING?!

@splinky9226

8 жыл бұрын

+micahw64 Chocolate... I remember when they first invented chocolate. Sweet, sweet chocolate. I always HATED IT! But in all seriousness, this commercial is sad and effective.

@baseballislife1233

8 жыл бұрын

LOL

@AlwaysCoolin

8 жыл бұрын

I feel bad for laughing

It's sad but also creepy every time this comes on I turn my tv off

@thatguy7132

9 жыл бұрын

Creepy? What's creepy about it, people die like this every day! No one wants to see that, no one wants to fell that, buts it's not creepy, it's sad! God bless Terrie RIP Terrie

@zadiefluxx8874

9 жыл бұрын

Yeah when I was little things like this made me cry it is so creepy

@aliceponder

6 жыл бұрын

Yeah I change the channel

@joelbohan4231

6 жыл бұрын

Archer Läughlin when I was younger i was brave to watch this and ok I’ll say it I only laughed at this ad and so did my sister because of her voice and it is sad that’s what she did to ruin herself like that 3 years later I’m like why did I laugh at this ad it’s very sad that she’s like this but I know that I was immature and can’t blame myself for it

Have you ever noticed how all the smokers turn away when this PSA comes on? Denial, is mind boggling

@lacuerpodeuva

8 жыл бұрын

Smoking is disgusting!

@MrBrandorsls

8 жыл бұрын

+Mala Suerte Yes!....I cringe every time, yet it's the motivation I need at the moment, to let smoking go all together....

@lacuerpodeuva

8 жыл бұрын

@Brando Rosales good for you, adelante caminante! 😉👍🏽

@Stokedhavok

8 жыл бұрын

Good luck on quitting smoking, Brando!

@theemyplayz7718

6 жыл бұрын

I hate this comment, they're not denying it, they're just aware or their addiction and cant help it.

I swear ads like this really kept me from smoking

See, *these* are the commercials that make teens stop smoking, not those dumb "it's a trap" commercials with a bunch of pop music and flashy colors. -a teen that used to smoke

My mum smokes and I told her about this video and as I was saying about it I didn't realise that I burst into tears. This woman broke my heart and I pray for her. If my mum ever went away I wouldn't be able to cope with anything and I would always be depressed. She said she is trying to stop and I really hope she does...

RIP Terrie. You saved thousands of lives by sharing your story. I am sure your family grieves terribly for you but they are proud of how you educated so many people about how terrible smoking is.

Holy smokes

@TheBobbyHendersons

8 жыл бұрын

TheLollypop587 you win

@fivedollars3052

8 жыл бұрын

Leave.

@mightron

8 жыл бұрын

lol

@Cryptic23

8 жыл бұрын

+Ah Dollar Leave.

@tinystalker1821

7 жыл бұрын

Ba-dum tissss

We are so glad to hear that you have quit smoking and reached your 1 week smoke-free milestone! You should be very proud of yourself. Within 20 minutes of the last cigarette you smoked, your body already begain to heal itself, and this will continue for the long term. Keep up the good work and you will be smoke-free for good!

I started smoking when I was 18 and after 10 years I was finally able to quit smoking

@Wickery.

8 жыл бұрын

That's awesome how did you?

@tacocat2394

8 жыл бұрын

+SoRRiii ....hoodini

@506jeff

8 жыл бұрын

+Taylor Nicole Dean nice. i started when i was around 14 and i quit when i was 19.

@831WatsonvilleCaLi

8 жыл бұрын

Good a beautiful girl like you doesn't need to be smoking. Live life to the fullest.

@ruantengyi

7 жыл бұрын

Good on you and don't look back!!! tDon't worry, we all make mistakes in our life!

Terri Hall (the woman in this video) died yesterday (Monday Sept. 16, 2013). This video helped me educate my children on the dangers of smoking. Terri was only 53 years old. Thank you CDC for introducing her to us, RIP Terri.

Thank you for the positive feedback regarding the Tips From Formers Smokers campaign. We are grateful to have such courageous participants, including Terrie, who are willing to share their stories to help encourage others to quit smoking and prevent youth from ever starting.

After 25 yrs of smoking....I quit the very DAY I saw this commercial. I had seen every stop smoking ad, I'd participated in 2 focus groups regarding those ads. This woman....this commercial....stopped me in my tracks. It's been 3.5 yrs, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

Why do governments allow the selling of cigarettes yet, the law says its prohibited? Give me an answer!

@toujoursparfaite9725

9 жыл бұрын

its only prohibited in public places like restaurants. the reason why there are still tobacco products is because of trade and business. if the america stops the trade and makes tobacco products illegal, that is a LOT of money lost.

@cyanideneko8795

9 жыл бұрын

How about in the Philippines? Our government doesn't allow it anywhere yet they don't arrest them.

@toujoursparfaite9725

9 жыл бұрын

Kobe Estacio well this was filmed in america, and i live in france, soooo... yeah like i know. but still, there is tobacco trade all over the world. why don't you stop using the comment section as a search engine and research it yourself?

@cyanideneko8795

9 жыл бұрын

toujoursParfaite because they don't display concrete answers. I could use opinions too but their answers are too shallow...

@toujoursparfaite9725

9 жыл бұрын

Kobe Estacio well you just don't know how to look information up. just look up the laws of your country, they go in depth.

After a person with a laryngectomy and stoma has recovered from surgery, speaking should not be painful.

Omg i can see a beautiful woman in her face

@ecogazoo

9 жыл бұрын

And also the young picture of her at the beginning.

@Allyssandro_

9 жыл бұрын

yeah but now she's beautiful, i dont know if that is for her eyes or something, She looks like a beautiful woman behind that skin

@joshuamcvay3927

9 жыл бұрын

Garlicfarm she is young smoking can cause you to look very old at a young age at about 23

@Spookyghost16

6 жыл бұрын

Yupp

This is why I don't even think about smoking.

This woman is an inspiration. She may have lost her battle with cancer but not before baring her soul & going naked before the world. I saw this ad only a few times before I saw the light & quit smoking. It has been almost 3 year since I quit & I have this woman to thank for that. I hope she has touched many more people with her message about smoking.

@CandyJT70

8 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your nice words. I have yet another year under my belt thanks to her. These commercials are so hard to watch. They are scary & heartbreaking. Every time I see one of her messages I still get emotional. I have so many people in my family who smoke. I wish they would quit. I can only try to be a positive example for them I suppose.

Poor Terry. She just breaks my heart. I wish there was something I could do to help her.

i'm 22, i've been smoking for 6 years, and it has already begun to destroy my heart and my lungs- much faster than i thought possible. i saw this commercial and the other CDC commercials and started to cry. i quit right then and there. it really can happen to anyone.

Just saw this commercial. I applaud her for being a cancer survivor, for overcoming her addiction to smoking, and for especially for making this commercial. It broke my heart to see it. Her eyes are beautiful and so is she. Truly someone to look up to-3.

sounds like she saying "I'm Mary " instead of Terrie.

Truth doesn't tell the Truth as much as this tbh protecc your lungs

Of course they're disturbing. I'm on the verge of tears. Seeing someone suffer like she still is wasn't exactly what i came looking for on youtube. She's beyond defeated, and it shows in her expression. I commend her perseverance and know that you're helping others, but now i'm really depressed.

Smoke-free for 94 days and counting, that’s great news! Keep it up, we know you can continue to be smoke-free for good and improve your health. Thank you for sharing your story with us.

It is sad to see what cancer did to Terrie. She was such a beautiful woman

Cigarettes should be illegal! And this is coming from someone who smoked on & off for 7 years but just officially quit on New Years Day, and so far so good.

Truth is probably watch this thinking "naw lets use outdated memes to get kids to stop smoking instead"

Wow, this is the most powerful and heartbreaking anti-smoking message I have ever seen. I almost started bawling at the end. My heart goes out to smokers. I do not know one who wouldn't quit if they could. That poor woman, but she is doing a great thing now.

What a brave woman. I'm so happy she did this commercial for everyone who has smoked or ever thinks of smoking.

Rest In Peace Terrie. Smoking eventually took the life of my mom and I miss her and my dad everyday.

What happens to her throat? I'm not trying to be rude at all, I'm just curious 😟

@CDC

8 жыл бұрын

+Angi 123 After years of smoking, Terrie was diagnosed with throat cancer. When Terrie had surgery for her cancer, her voice box was removed. Some people who have this surgery have an artificial voice box (or voice prosthesis) in order to speak. They can push air from their lungs through the implant device so they can create sound for speech. The hole in Terrie’s neck (also called a stoma) had to be covered so that the air went through her voice box and not out of her stoma. The hands-free device closed the stoma so Terrie could speak without having to use her hands to cover her stoma.

@Holmesymom

8 жыл бұрын

+Mod And Bad had*, Terri died.

@jo-ellechesson908

8 жыл бұрын

+Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) oh.i thought it was just there because she was smoking.not to be rude

@thatonegamer8527

8 жыл бұрын

she smoked and got cancer

@movedmovedmoved

7 жыл бұрын

+Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) terrie was a heroe

this commercial gets me every time.

Thank you so much CDC for having started this campaign! It's the first thing that REALLY helps me quitting. As soon as I feel the urge to smoke, I just watch Terrie and all the others and the cravings are immediately gone. Thank you all for taking part in these videos and for being so honest. This is way better than pictures of black lungs etc.! I won't ever see mine anyways! But watching these people suffer really woke me up. They are so brave for exposing themselves and sharing their story to shock current smokers! RIP Terrie

@kenziebacklin11

8 жыл бұрын

My grandmother has COPD from smoking

A true hero. RIP Terrie. Hopefully she saved many lives.

The people featured in the Tips From Formers Smokers campaign showed incredible courage and commitment by telling their stories, and all shared a common goal of inspiring and motivating others to take steps to quit smoking. We support them and are inspired by their example. When asked why they took part, each said that they didn’t want anyone to have to go through what they have gone through. Smoking is the leading preventable cause of death and watching these ads will motivate people to quit.

Terrie, you are an inspiration to all. Thank you for your bravery and drive to help others who are or who have been in similar shoes. God Bless.

If that doesn't put people off from smoking, I don't know what will.

Awww Terrie!! All my love and prayers go out to you. ♡♥ shes 51 I feel so bad xoxo

Thank you for putting this one on KZread. This woman touches me every time i see her ads. She is courageous, and her sense of humor comes through. i really would love to meet her. Thank you for telling your story, Terri. You must have been one awesome cool young rebel, and now you inspire on a whole higher level. Peace and Love to you, sister

You have to admire her bravery in doing these videos to illustrate the dangers. Great courage in exposing her daily battle in the face of cancer. As a former smoker it is all the more compelling to what I may have faced if I had not stopped.

After seeing this over and over when I pressed play I jumped lol

did she use to voice big smoke? ?

@clwireg

7 жыл бұрын

big *smoke*

@thiago475

6 жыл бұрын

LOLOL

@Noname-ki9mu

6 жыл бұрын

She’s dead now that’s mean

@wisedragon2247

5 жыл бұрын

😆😆😆😆😆

She used to be so pretty. Gosh, people. Why do you do it to your *perfectly healthy body*?

@RockinMcQueen

7 жыл бұрын

I obviously know that. What I meant by this comment is people know that smoking is not good for your body. I definitely do not mean to offend anybody, but people keep watching these commercials, not caring about what could happen to them.

@applefan2151

6 жыл бұрын

Keke Grant-Floyd It's called addiction.

@mohanpatwary7278

6 жыл бұрын

Keke Grant-Floyd ikr

@sofiakazakova3031

6 жыл бұрын

Mehar Mannava they were not strong enough and stupid

Hats off for Terrie. This took a lot of courage and her efforts will definitely make a change in today's life.

She sounds like roz from monsters inc.

Rest in peace. My mother died from metastatic cancer which spread from her breast to her lung and never smoked a day in her life. If you can prevent cancer from not smoking - then please stop. Thank you, Ms. Hall for giving or yourself and opening your life to show what you smoking did to you. I hope it helped saved thousands of lives. Sleep well, and know you are in pain no more and you can now sing with the angels.

She's amazing for showing you what could happen to you. Not many people are willing to put themselves out there in order to help prevent other people from getting to that point. Thank you Terrie.

This is why I'll never touch a cigarette in my life, and always hold my breath when i approach someone smoking one.

One of my heroes. As someone with a lot of smokers in my family, I have to say I will never even touch tobacco in my life. 😭

Terri was so brave. She made herself vulnerable publicly, to help people she would never meet. Thanks Terri.

@chocolatechipcookieschocol4582

8 жыл бұрын

she was probably vunerably publicly already but kk

@trystanottosen3608

8 жыл бұрын

+Chocolate chip cookies Chocolate chip cookies vunerably publicly?

Thank you for sharing your encouraging story with us. We are glad to hear that Terrie’s ad motivated you to quit. Within 20 minutes of smoking that last cigarette your body began a series of healing changes that last for years. If you would like assistance to stay quit, please know that free resources are available by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or accessing Smokefree.gov. We know you can be tobacco-free for good and improve your health in the short and long term!

Thank you for the comment. CDC's role as a public health agency is to educate the public on how to prevent disease and lead longer, healthier lives. This campaign encourages smokers to quit by raising awareness of the human suffering caused by smoking and providing access to resources to help smokers quit. At this time, banning tobacco products would be an issue for Congress not a federal agency.

Terrie Hall, the woman in this commercial, just passed away from cancer. She was 53 years old. Many of my friends are in their 20s, and they smoke. They say it helps them feel energized, keeps them skinny, gives them something to do. When I watch the suffering Terrie went through, it hurts to know this may be the future for the people I love. Thank you Terrie, for being brave enough to show the tragic reality of smoking.

She sounds like a motor cycle engine revving up

i feel so bad for her 😭😭

@AlwaysCoolin

8 жыл бұрын

Sadly she passed away a couple years ago 😪

@peacebwithu97

7 жыл бұрын

DON'T

@thiago475

6 жыл бұрын

Don't. It was her fault

@jacobknight3737

5 жыл бұрын

Jxess s hey you want some

RIP Terrie, you bravery to share your story helped inspire many smokers to finally quit. Good job.

terri i want to thank you from the bottom of my heart all of you that have done these commercials,i am a 54 year old woman who has smoked since i was 13 years old.i smoked a lot and often for 41 years then i saw the commercials and sat down and started crying even my brother dying in 2011 from lung cancer did not scare me for some reason and i was his caregiver to the end..i hope you can feel good knowing you stopped me from smoking 7 months clean thank you to all of you for my life.bless you

I believe this was the most successful anti-smoking ad I've ever seen.

Rip Terrie 💔❤️

We should show this video to every smokers

*Lights up a cigarette* This one's for ya Terrie!!

AND NOW IM READY FOR THA DAY

@xxundeadgoddessxx

6 жыл бұрын

rowan drake I'm going to hell for laughing at this.

@privateaudition747

6 жыл бұрын

OH NO U ARE SO MEAN BUT I LAUGHED SO HARD

Such a candid view into a smoking victim's life. Terrie is such a beautiful person for showing the world what smoking has done to her!

i dont know how to stop my dad from smoking, please help ;(

This is probably the most hard-hitting series of ads I've seen, keep up the good work guys!

I want to give her a hug. 😢

I'm older than Terrie and it shocks me to see how much older she looks. She has a tremendous amount of courage to go on TV and let everyone see how smoking has ravaged her body, hoping to help others. It has been over 40 years since cigarette ads were taken off of TV and the surgeon general's warning has been on cigarette packages, but I think young people just think they will quit before it hurts them, or just look at those people who manage to live a long life, in spite of their smoking.

Thank you Terrie for turning your tragedy into a tool to help others to never start smoking or hopefully to quit before they experience the terrible reality of cancer .... your bravery is to be applauded!

👩🚬👵🚬💀, an emoji reminder of the dangers if smoking.

Terrie if u r reading this i feel so bad for u, i was about to watcha video and i saw your add and i came right here to say somthin' or anything really. but this made me cry... and i anmost NEVER cry, I'm so sorry for you.

It's the way she takes that little breath at the end of the clip and the sad look in her eyes....It just breaks my heart that this poor little woman is going through this, yet exposing herself to criticism by showing all of her private flaws to help other people. God bless her and save her....

This is a very effective commercial. Thank you for finally scaring the crap out of me so I can hopefully succeed in quitting this time. There should be an app so I can watch this commercial every time I want to pick up a cigarette, I think that'd be a very helpful tool to help me quit smoking for good this time. Good job on the commercial & thank you!!!

One of the funniest commercials to exist to this day! XD

for all those who have this I hope that those recover :( really sorry😢😢😢😞😞😞

@grizzlyowlbear3538

5 жыл бұрын

That's cancer bruh, you don't just recover from that

So tragic. She was so beautiful now she not only lost it but even more importantly her life. All because of legal drugs

@snapperhd

7 жыл бұрын

She died a couple years after this was filmed

This commercial blows all the cringe Truth "Left Swipe" ads out of proportion

R.I. P. Ms. Hall (9-16-13) Thank you for your courage in making this PSA.

She provided a great service with these ads. RIP terrie.

Our teacher showed us this at school. Now I'm showing this to anyone I see smoking.

@gerardwayismydad9511

6 жыл бұрын

Cicelia The Introverted that’s annoying

@khaylareadsalot7279

6 жыл бұрын

same

This is so unbelievably sad!! But the thing I hate the most is that this is a meme

God bless her, she was a kind positive woman! RIP, Terri!

Makes me wanna cry. Still such a beautiful woman, rest in peace angel.

@imnuttynut865

6 жыл бұрын

CHRIS12345and7 she is a lovely women, probably in heaven smoking 50 cigarettes having a great time.

"they're selling chocolates?"

@kianaminajj

6 жыл бұрын

spongebob ;))

@bridget6767

6 жыл бұрын

I hate myself for laughing I’m sorry

@fusion4015

6 жыл бұрын

All for likes huh?

@archy3737

6 жыл бұрын

Taken

@DarkAngel-mo6wf

5 жыл бұрын

Oml I feel so bad that I laughed 😂

This is too scary 😨 please to everyone out there stop smoking 😟

I feel the same way. I instantly think about what she goes through in her daily life, and it makes me hurt for her.

Way to go, David! We are very encouraged that you have decided to quit smoking and using tobacco and have taken all the right steps to help you succeed. We know it’s not easy, but you can do it and begin to enjoy the benefits of a healthier, happier lifestyle.

When she said now your ready for the day I almost cried

One of the most effective recent anti smoking PSAs.

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT REMINDS ME OF GRANDMA WHEN I WAS A KID!!!!!!!!! Everytime I see this, my grandmother is what comes first to mind. She's been smoking for 53 years and died at 68 in December 2011. RIP (1943-2011). She came to the states in the early 90s with my dad from Cuba. I turned 13 when it happened. I'm starting to tear up because it breaks my heart whenever I see people smoking and might end up with the same fate as her. My dad was the one who took it harder than I did because started to visit me and my twin when we were three. My dad's an orphan now. At least he's got us now.

I smoked for a year and recently quit, I hope this ad (and others) along with my personal frame of mind is a tool to cutting this addiction for good.