ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Roll-your-own cigarette

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a cigarette? It's a little tube with tobacco inside that people smoke. Well, some people like to make their own cigarettes instead of buying them from a store. It's kind of like when you make your own picture instead of coloring in a coloring book.

So, to make your own cigarette, you need some stuff. First, you need something to roll the tobacco in. Some people use special paper that's made just for rolling cigarettes, and some people use little tubes with filters on the end. The paper or tube is like the wrapper on a lollipop that keeps the candy inside.

Next, you need tobacco. This is the stuff that goes inside the cigarette. It comes in little pouches or bags and looks kind of like grass or leaves. It smells really strong too. Some people like to mix different kinds of tobacco together to make their own special blend.

Then, you take a little bit of tobacco and spread it out on the paper or put it inside the tube. You have to be really careful not to use too much or the cigarette will be too strong. You also have to make sure it's spread out evenly.

Once the tobacco is in there, you roll up the paper or tube really tight. This is like wrapping a present, but instead of using tape, you lick the paper and seal it shut. You also have to tuck in the ends so the tobacco doesn't fall out.

Finally, you light it up and smoke it just like a regular cigarette. But remember, smoking is bad for your health and you shouldn't do it until you're much older and your body is strong enough to handle it.
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