Today, the Oakland City Council voted to ban smoking in "ATM lines, parks and other public places," which is smurfy, health-conscious, makes the bitch behind you at the ATM line stops her self-righteous fake coughing, will result in animated birds singing on your shoulders, etcetera.

And although we understand that it's a private establishment, this always brings to mind the fact that we can no longer smoke at Denny's. One should still, always, and forever be allowed to light up at Denny's. It just seems right.

In related news, Santa Cruz temporarily lifted its ban on smoking in public parks for the Medical (that's adorable that they put in "Medical") Marijuana Festival. Oh, Santa Cruz, we'll always love you. Because you're insane.