The Smoking Gun (notice the capitals, MEW)

Meet the Sam*, the Indonesian 2-year-old who is addicted to cigarettes.

Our chubby friend here smokes up to 40 cigarettes a day, and throws tantrums when he doesn’t get his fix. The government has offered to buy his parents a car if they are able to end his smoking habit.

Mind you, I have spent minutes staring at this clip, looking for evidence that it has been altered and/or edited in any way. I cannot find any clues that would prove that this clip is anything but authentic.

My obvious question? Isn’t nicotine supposed to serve as an appetite suppressant? It is clearly not working in this situation.

*original names have been changed in order to protect the innocent, well guilty in this case.