The main character in the story is Ibrahim Yücel, a lifelong smoker. It might be that he is affected by drastic anti-smoking measures.
He is determined to quit smoking, but he always fails, leaving him uncertain about his willpower. In an unconventional approach to keep cigarettes away from his mouth, Mr. Yücel, a 42-year-old from Turkey, found inspiration in another successful health campaign. He decided to use safety helmets worn by motorbike riders to help himself stop smoking.
According to Hürriyet, he has been smoking two packets of cigarettes a day since the age of 16. However, the death of his father due to lung cancer has left him with a strong desire to quit smoking, because he thinks about the good of his health and his family.
Despite his efforts, he attempts to give up but has always returned to the habit
Mr. Yücel designed a helmet resembling a birdcage to prevent himself from lighting up. He has gone to great lengths to ensure he can't open it and sneak a smoke. To further reinforce his commitment, he entrusts the keys to the cage to his wife and children, eliminating any possibility of breaking his vow.
So Mr Yücel, from the western province of Kütahya, designed the helmet, similar to a birdcage, which prevents him from smoking a cigarette at all.
Initially, his family had reservations about his rather unusual attire, but after a few days, they began to see that the plan might just be the thing to help him quit at last.
Video footage captures him strolling through his local area, captivating the attention of curious young children.
Watching the video below:
