Neil Patrick Harris, who by pretty much all accounts did a spectacular job hosting the 2009 Emmy Awards this past Sunday night, was spotted on the campus of Fairfax High School here in SoCal posing for an as-yet-unknown photoshoot. Here are a few pics of NPH being all sexy on the photoshoot set:
While NPH was lookin’ decidedly hawt during the shoot, I noticed something that really detracts from all the sexiness that was going on. I had no idea that *NPH was a smoker:
I have to say, it’s such a turn-off when I see someone smoking. Not only is it a dirty habit, IMHO, but it’s a dangerous/deadly act that greatly threatens one’s health. NPH is enjoying so much success right now, I can’t understand why *he (or anyone, for that matter) would want to risk their health by inhaling carcinogens into their lungs. I very stupidly smoked in college and I thank my lucky stars I was able to kick the habit without much difficulty. I realize it’s not always easy to quit smoking but life is just too short to eff around with one’s health, especially when smokers are in complete control of the damage they are doing to their bodies. Whoa, didn’t mean to go all soap boxy but it’s just really upsetting to me when I see people I like/admire hurting themselves in this way. I’d love to see NPH enjoy many, many more years of success … and I’d also love to see him kick this nasty habit.
*UPDATE: It has come to my attention that NPH doesn’t smoke and was not really smoking in these photos … apparently, the cig was used as a prop for the shoot. While this is decidedly good news, I still maintain that I hate smoking. I am very happy to know that Neil Patrick Harris and his lungs are happy and healthy!!
[Photo credit: X17]
i knew once trent mentioned his own personal opinion on smoking that there would be people with comments bashing him for stating his opinion. did he not say, IMHO? yes, he did. no need to freak out people.
Smoking is disgusting plain and simple, and for some reason this senseless habit seems to turn people into selfish, careless idiots. I can’t stand seeing people throw their cigarette butts on the ground or out their car window when they’re done – so it’s not good enough to leave your dirty cigarette butts in your car but it’s ok to dirty our earth with these disgusting things (which my dog always picks up in her mouth when we go for walks). Not to mention when I’m sitting on a patio about to take a bite of my food and I get a bonus mouthful of cigarette smoke from the table next to me which he so thoughtfully waited for his partner to finish eating but could care less about the people sitting around him.
And for the person who was talking about Trent eating the cheese fries, etc, you’re right, they are bad for you as well, but I highly doubt he’s eating those 20 times a day. In one little cigarette there are so many chemicals (formaldehyde, tar, carbon monoxide – just to name a few at the top of my head) jam packed into one little cigarette and people are WILLINGLY inhaling these cancer sticks into their body……. I just can’t comprehend WHY people want to do this to themselves. I guess looking “cool” when they were a teenager was way more important. So for the people who smoke a couple packs a day – everyday – I would say that’s way more damaging to your body than the occasional plate of cheese fries.
Anyhooo…..Don’t smoke kids, it’s disgusting.
@Bella – Seriously! I’m not a fan of smoking, but whatever..It’s their bodies..But when they are totally rude about it and smoke right in front of restaurant doors or in crowds, I get so irritated! And don’t EVEN get me started on seeing people smoking with their kids in their cars or while pushing their kids in a stroller..It disgusts and saddens me..I may have a few vices of my own that people might not like, but none of them involve being rude or endangering other people’s lives..
Oh..And I <3 NPH no matter what..I'm hoping that what masterchief said is true and that it was for a prop, which is just silly anyways, but really..It makes no difference..He's just so awesome..
This is only a bit of interesting information on the subject I learned at work listening to expert testimony about the effects of smoking. I was totally unaware that statically only 10% of smokers develop cancer. I always thought that number was much higher. Still too high as it is but it is interesting topic. Everybody has their opinion on the issue.
DJVegas… no offense.. But man is that statistic WRONG…
If you don’t want to smoke that’s fine but I’m so sick of you judgy people who think you have the right to tell ppl wtf to do. Yeah we know smoking can be bad for your health thanks for the newsflash, if he wants to smoke that’s is business it’s not effecting you so fall back.
I love NPH.
I am a smoker.
I agree with Trent 100%.
It’s disgusting, harmful, unhealthy, and it’s NOT just YOUR body you’re affecting, it’s everyone around you, too.
Which is why I’m trying to quit. And yes, it is hard, but Trent never said it wasn’t hard for others, just that it wasn’t for him. Everyones all “it’s MY body blah blah” well that was HIS experience.
And omg, way more than 10% of smokers develop cancer, but you can’t ethically do a study on whether smoking CAUSES cancer, because you can’t force people to smoke in order to see if they then get cancer. So you can’t say there is a causal relation between smoking and cancer, but there is definitely a correlation, which wouldn’t be huge if only 10% of smokers got cancer.(Plus, there are many other risks like heart disease, stroke, emphysema, etc.)
Anyways, smoke if you want, but just because Trent doesn’t like it doesn’t mean he expects all his readers to be non-smokers/anti-smoking. I’m so sick of how everything he posts lately gets attacked in some way.
Woooo long post.
Trent, KEEP UP THE PRESSURE! It’s such bullshizz that people are allowed to make these bad decisions without any kind of social comment. It’s a bad decision, it harms me DIRECTLY (the science about both second hand smoke and the effects of seeing public figures smoking is completely clear), and therefore shouldn’t be recognized as “just another choice” people can make. Our health system is under enormous pressure, the tobacco industry is vile in its employment practices (tobacco is environmentally horrible, one of the worst child-labour offenders, etc), and we need to start putting an end to it. On with the comments, trent!
Trent – I’m always surprised that people get mad at you for expressing your opinion. It’s *your* website!! And you always qualify your statements with saying this is how you feel and others are entitled to their own opinion/lifestyle/choices etc. I really enjoy your commentary. Thanks for all the laughs and stories.
As I tell my smoking friends, I hate smoking, not smokers. I suffer daily with the effects of second-hand smoking; therefore, I hate it. However, I’m glad how it is not as prevalent in our lives like it used to be (i.e. Mad Men). Growing up in the 80s, smoking was EVERYWHERE.
This is a celebrity blog, where Tr3nt posts his opinions on celebs and their lives. He is commenting and free to do so, just as we are free to not view if we are offended.
@ LULU
No offense taken .I didn’t come up with it. But a very highly paid expert witness in the California Court system would beg to differ. I was only stating what I had learned from that individual.
Speaking of smoking HAS ANYBODY GOOGLE IMAGE SEARCHED “BRITTNEY SPEARS SMOKING”? Goodness. She has lots of pictures smoking. It’s a shame. Maybe she and NPH are smoking buddies. Here’s to healthy lungs! :D
@EMCEE Chantix worked like a charm for me. I haven’t even thought of smoking in 2 years.
Trent you sound like a drug addict who just came out of rehab and found God… Stop the preaching if NPH is not blowing his smoke in your face why complain? We need less bitching an judging in this world… I’m just saying….
@Believe me — Thank you. Please tell me what else I should blog about. K, thanks!!
I love smoking cigs. Doesn’t mean Trent can’t have an opinion on it. I mean I consider those deep fried Aussie fries disgusting and gross and yah, they ruin your health as well. But I understand Trent’s opinion and I almost wish it was as easy for me to break the habit as it was for you Trent
@TRENT…It wasn’t an attack..on the defense a little, yes…I was only making a point and stressing my opinion..Although this is Trent’s blog there is also a place where we can comment and reply, which I believe my opinion is just as valuable as anyone else’s..The hypocritical remark was not a direct hit..more of towards people in general–Struck a nerve didn’t it? Alot of people are so quick to judge others before actually looking at themselves– You (Trent) have your opinion about smoking/smokers and that it shouldn’t be glorified…well there are others that may think some of the things that you post, or do, shouldn’t be glorified as well and they have every right to comment on it as long as there’s a “comment button”…it’s all just a matter of opinion folks…What would NPH do? I am a daily reader and love the blog Trent..and I also love reading the comments and the “heated” debates
why put a winking emoticon at the end of your piece? to me that says you were just kidding about wanting NPH to quit smoking and enjoy many, many more years of success. ;) (see what i mean?) other than that, i’m right there with you pink is the new blog person!
I just wanted to say that my boyfriend went to Fairfax High School! I come on here and everyone is fighting about smoking! How lame :[[
Hi Trent,
I agree with Shawn that you are being hypocritical because you are criticizing people that are ‘damaging’ their health when many times I have read your posts about you drinking too much (therefore damaging your health, right?) or eating unhealthy food.
It is totally hypocritical and so American. I don’t get the anti-smoking thing, especially considering the way most people ‘damage’ their own health in other ways.
This is just my opinion., as a European living in North America. Too much hypocrisy!
Leave NPH alone! Jesus, who really cares if he smokes? America was built on tobacco. It was also built on liberty, and certain inalienable rights… So pipe down and mind your own bizzies you sissies.
It’s Trent’s opinion! If you people don’t like it then too bad! No need to be critical. To be honest, I agree. Smoking is really disgusting and a bad habit. Hello, cancer? Plus, the stench is horrible not to mention it ruins your lungs, skin, teeth, etc.