By now, it’s pretty clear that paying to inhale carcinogens on a regular basis is not a decision made with much consideration for our lungs, wallets and loved ones. Anti-smoking ads are everywhere.

But over the last century and before we knew the many dangers of smoking cigarettes, puffing on a cancer stick was a hobby enjoyed and encouraged by everyone from relaxing royals to sultry saxophonists. Here are some of history’s most absurd cigarette ads:

Source: Anorak

Source: Clive White

Source: Old Paper

Source: Citizen Of The Month

Source: Flickr

Source: Blogspot

Source: Hurricane Vanessa

Source: Zamantika

Source: What’s Broken

Source: Weird Universe

Source: Lucky Strike

Source: Diesel Punks

Source: UK Graphic Designers

Source: Anorak

Source: Clive White

Source: Old Paper

Source: Citizen Of The Month

Source: Flickr

Source: Blogspot

Source: Hurricane Vanessa

Source: Zamantika

Source: What’s Broken

Source: Weird Universe

Source: Lucky Strike

Source: Diesel Punks

Source: UK Graphic Designers