Should i freak a black and mild

Then, we used the aforementioned decision tree to identify videos specific to CPM. We followed these procedural steps: Step 1: determined the number of years to be sampled; Step 2: determined the total population of videos for each year; Step 3: determined the total number of videos to be sampled; Step 4: computed the SI; and Step 5: chose a RS. Step 1: The number of years sampled equaled five from to Step 2: The total population of videos identified between the years and equaled ; however, only of the videos were deemed viewable by our research team.

Therefore, by year, the total number of videos equaled 5 in , 30 in , 53 in , 74 in and 64 in Step 5: We chose an RS equal to 1. Based on this logic, the following videos sequenced by year were sampled in this study: Video no 1 in ; Video nos 10, 19 and 28 in ; Video nos 37, 46, 55, 64, 73 and 82 in ; Video nos 91, , , , , , , , in and Video nos , , , , , and in More plainly, 1 of 5 videos in ; 3 of 30 videos in ; 6 of 53 videos in ; 9 of 74 videos in and 7 of 64 videos in We renumbered the sampled videos Video no 1— as V—V for presentation purposes only.

We developed a video data codebook and trained coders in its use. Variables in the codebook reflected defined characteristics and features of videos illustrating CPM: items pertaining to video content characteristics such as video demographics i.

Frequencies and reliabilities were computed and reported on content characteristics of each CPM video. Videos with similar features i. Next, videos were clustered based on their similarities and dissimilarities.

That is, videos that featured similar characteristics were placed in the same cluster or in clusters with close proximity; whereas videos that did not contain these features were placed in a different cluster or no cluster at all.

The rationale for forming video clusters was to facilitate the identification of patterns among sets of videos. Once the video data were clustered and indexed, we inferred what the patterns of data represented in terms of behavioral patterns associated with CPM. The analysis of video content was guided by the derived etic procedure. Each transcript was automatically filed with its associated video. Researchers and trained coders performed first-level coding on the video transcripts to identify distinct concepts and categories related to CPM.

A consensus among researchers and coders was reached on the final concepts and categories and their associated descriptions. This information was transferred to a data table and used by trained coders to rate the salience of certain concepts i. We report the frequency of each theme, average number of references to a particular theme in each video, and inter-coder reliability.

Trained coders transcribed all comments written in response to a sampled video on cigar use and CPM. They then reviewed the original text word and phrases for each video comment and tabulated frequencies for each keyword and word phrase as performed in Study 1. Following tabulation, keywords and word phrases were categorized according to context and meaning units.

Once meaning units were determined, recurring meaning units were identified and grouped together. This process continued until a sufficient number of meaning units were grouped i.

Coders next generated themes for each group of message units. We report the frequency of each message unit according to its theme, average number of message unit representing a particular theme in each video and inter-coder reliability.

A substantial majority of comments directed toward CPM videos were deemed nonsensical, un-interpretable or not relevant to the video or tobacco use in general. These categories were populated with comments related to a critique of the video and its content, consultation and support and experiential learning.

CPM videos averaged more than 13 unique viewers range —81 Only 3 As a consequence, these data are no longer available to general viewers. Cigar product packaging e. In Trained coders rated about one-quarter of the CPM videos as high quality i. The content characteristics of all videos are presented in Table II. As illustrated in Fig. Following modification, the cigar was ready to be lit and smoked by the user. Importantly, this process did not involve adding marijuana or other illicit substances.

Screenshots were taken from a YouTube video posted on 25 July Table III presents the percentage of videos where this theme was salient and average references number of times a specific video referred to this theme of a theme in each video. The theme that CPM made the cigar easier to smoke was evidenced in A perceived benefit of CPM was increasing the smoothness of the cigar. According to one African American male user who remarked on why CPM renders the cigar easier to smoke: I see plenty a yall walkin round and ya mild just as hard and stiff but Suckin ya jaws in just ta hit it.

Don't even how ta smoke da damn thing. So I said lemme go'on head and get me a new YouTube. Show deez boys howta smoke a mild, and dem ladies. I know there's a lot of you out there that smoke these milds, and snatch em straight out the pack, and fire it up, and it's like smokin a stick.

That's not how you smoke a mild. So let me show you. The theme that CPM reduced the risks associated with smoking a cigar was revealed in Here explain what the cancer paper is. You know why? Cause it cause cancer. In a bad way. Do you want cancer? The third theme in the CPM videos was related to taste enhancement. Users in A user replied, over a popular Hip Hop song performed by popular recording artists Rhianna and Jay Z: Then, inside the mild, there is another, what I call, I guess a, the slow burner.

Whatchu gotta do is, take dat bad boy out. Ya understand? This is also what makes it so harsh. Well ya get rid a that. Don't litter. Be kind ta the earth. Throw dat in da trash. You almost done. This study validated previous findings about cigar smoking and the CPM process. In addition, we identified several reasons for this smoking practice. Importantly, 8 of the 26 CPM videos did not contain any codable thematic content beyond basic video demographic information.

In overview, these findings are relevant to understanding the social norms and perceived risks of cigar smoking. Table IV presents information related to the frequency and average comments type for each video. Virtually all CPM videos were critiqued with respect to video content. Most of the favorable comments were concisely worded e. For instance, in response to one video, a viewer wrote: Good video im about to try this at home [V]. One commenter complained sarcastically in response to a video viewed about 16 times with a like-to-dislike ratio of 10 to 7: … can you tell me the point of this?????????

I smoke blacks daily … but whats the point of this???????? This makes me not want to go smoke this black I got in my hand, But i cant follow your step, cuz I cant even hear you … [V]. You cant really get cancer if you only smoke like one a week right?

People say it causes cancer and can taste it. So when you take it out you don't get all the chemicals from it and you don't have too taste it in the smoke. Occasionally, a viewer would respond critically to a subject in a CPM video or another commenter for responding in favor of CPM.

But really, the tobacco inside is what causes diseases. Viewers also posted several questions about specific techniques used in the CPM process. For instance, in response to a CPM video that had almost views in less than 1 year, a like-to-dislike ratio of 32 to 1, and a musical accompaniment by recording artist Lil Wayne, a viewer asked: Now when I get done to the end when my black get small like it is in most of yo vids the tobacco start fallin out … I think its cuz it ain't that tight in there … How do I fix that??

Nevertheless, users and viewers tended to agree that plastic-tip cigars were easier to modify wood-tips usually were glued, causing the cigar wrapper to tear during modification , and that original flavor tasted the best after modification. Viewers were more likely to provide favorable responses than negative comments. Questions by viewers were generally answered by the subject who posted the video or by other viewers. However, there exists scant data on the origins, practices, beliefs and consequences surrounding this phenomenon.

This study used an innovative, two-stage sampling procedure to randomly select 26 YouTube videos posted between and with content specific to cigar smoking and CPM. Demographic information for each video was first collected, and then content and thematic analyses were performed. The dissemination of these CPM beliefs and practices is likely facilitated by social media like YouTube, though the messages remain suspect and unproven within the scientific community. Also notable is that only three videos required the user to sign-in with an age-verified user name and password.

New registrants on YouTube can gain access to restricted content by falsifying their date of birth, as other proof of age controls, such as being a credit cardholder, were not required. Age restrictions continue to be an important component of tobacco control strategies to reduce tobacco product promotion, access, and exposure to youth populations, as most adult smoking and smokeless tobacco users initiate before the age of 18 [ 40 ].

While current advertising limitations have helped eliminate many marketing forums for tobacco promotion that especially appeal to youth [ 41 ], smoking portrayals on television and in movies persist despite repeating warnings from the public health community of a potential causal link to youth smoking initiation [ 42 , 43 ]. As demonstrated in this study and others, new sources of media like YouTube offer novel opportunities for both tobacco industry sponsored and user-created pro-tobacco content to be accessed by youth [ 26 , 44 ].

These statistics suggest there is significant reach for pro-tobacco YouTube content to this high-risk age group. With respect to CPM video content characteristics, most of the CPM videos analyzed in this study featured an individual as the primary actor, and primary actors were usually males of African American descent.

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Create an account. Edit this Article. We use cookies to make wikiHow great. By using our site, you agree to our cookie policy. Cookie Settings. Learn why people trust wikiHow. Download Article Explore this Article methods. Tips and Warnings. Things You'll Need. Related Articles. Article Summary. Method 1. All rights reserved. This image may not be used by other entities without the express written consent of wikiHow, Inc. Cut a small portion of the wrapper near the tip. Put a piece of paper down to catch your tobacco in the event that you drop the cigar or the plastic wrapper falls off.

Hold the Black and Mild vertically with the end of the cigar facing down. The process is the same for both versions of the cigar. This will make it harder to pour the tobacco back in though. Roll the cigar between your palms to loosen the tobacco. With the plastic wrapper still on, point the open end of the cigar down and begin to rub it lightly between your open palms near the end of the cigar.

This will loosen the tobacco, which will begin to fall out into the bottom of your wrapper. Start rubbing gently and slowly to remove the tobacco. Move the plastic wrapper down as you roll the cigar to create space. To create more room for the tobacco, slide the wrapper down your cigar a little bit without fully removing it. Continue moving the wrapper down as you need to make more space.

Use your thumb and index finger to roll the section near the tip. Pinch the plastic or wood tip to remove the tobacco stuck in the tip.

To dislodge it, pinch the upper portion of the tip between your thumb and index finger on each side and then flick the tip lightly with your fingernail to knock it out. Skip to search form Skip to main content You are currently offline.

Some features of the site may not work correctly. DOI: Cobb and Brittany M. Eissenberg Published 1 February Medicine Health education research Cigar smoking is increasingly common among adolescents who perceive cigars as less harmful than cigarettes. This perception of reduced harm is especially true for cigars that are user-modified by removing the tobacco binder through a process called 'freaking'.

Little is known about 'freaking' and this multi-study, mixed-methods analysis sought to understand better the rationale and prevailing beliefs about this smoking practice using YouTube videos. In Study 1, we conducted a descriptive… Expand. View on PubMed. Save to Library Save. Create Alert Alert.