What is a Bong or pipes?
The terms bong or pipe widely refer to devices used for smoking Tobacco or other drugs such as cannabis or crack may also be smoked. Smoking from a bong is somewhat different than smoking from a pipe or cigarette. Bongs are designed to either cool the smoke before it enters the operator’s lungs, and/or to build up a large buffer of smoke which the user inhales quickly, or both. The word bong derives from the Thai word baung which refers to a cut off section of bamboo. Bongs can vary greatly in their shape, material, style, color, and size. Commonly constructed from acrylic, ceramic, or glass, bongs can also be fabricated from household objects or empty water bottles. Some people even make bongs out of fruits and vegetables and discard (or consume) them after use. Many bongs are regarded for their style, distinct vivid colors, or customizations such as stickers, and become a personalized signature of that particular bong owner. Some people even name their bongs. These names usually refl