500 cigarettes show Ex-smoker here. This scene (and episode) had me rofl literally. Anyone else? : r/TheOrville 500 Cigarettes The Orville GIF

Casual smokers tend to buy by the pack

While menthol cigarettes are not actually cures for sore throats or the common cold, the menthol additive does act to temporarily reduce the irritating properties of nicotine and other cigarette byproducts inhaled through cigarette smoke, providing a smoker with the illusion that menthols contain curative powers (1)

Given that smokers are generally undeterred by price increases due to their addiction, this strategy is expected to remain effective for companies operating in the tobacco sector

What happened

Retailers who sold individual, unpackaged cigars were to display a sign with all six warning statements that is a minimum size of 8.5-by-11 inches either on or within 3 inches of each cash register