Stuff They Don't Want You To Know Listener Mail: Big Tobacco, Kaikōura Lights Theories, Post-Snuff Messages and More
Oct 9, 2025
A mysterious theory about the Kaikōura lights sparks imaginative speculation. An insider's view of Big Tobacco reveals unexpected corporate smoking culture. Listeners share quirky anecdotes, including a coded message about lasagna quesadillas. Dark humor emerges with jokes sent in to lighten the mood after a heavy snuff film discussion. Uplifting pet photos and hopes for climate recovery create a warm connection with the audience. Lastly, a trivia tidbit about faces on U.S. currency adds a fun twist to the conversation.
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Inside Big Tobacco Offices
- Nemesis recounts working as an IT contractor at Philip Morris and Philip Morris International, describing a surprising workplace culture around smoking.
- He reports employees received a monthly 10-pack allocation and lavish smoking areas with strong HVAC to manage smoke.
Rooftop Smoking And Deals
- Nemesis describes his BAT contract in London where in-office smoking was banned but the CEO had a private rooftop smoking area.
- He suggests rooftop smoking served as a private place for business and deals to occur.
Scale Of Cigarette Manufacturing
- Industrial cigarette machines can operate at astonishing speeds, reportedly over 10,000 cigarettes per minute.
- That throughput highlights the enormous scale and industrial precision behind combustible tobacco production.