Noticable Curiosity

[muhren]

Since this is a broad spectrum thinking kinda of thing. Here is another thought.

I was talking to Steve Saka at one point, and he said something like 'you know 98% of cigar smokers aren't on the internet and forums.' I don't know if he was making up that fact or not, BUT it may seem like some brands are hot (because they're referenced a lot on a forum via discussions) when in actual sales figures (like the first post states) they're not even close to the big old boys.

Also, the Internet and forums specifically are a relatively new medium (considering the 2001 start date to this line of thought) and the new companies are a little more savvy and involved in shaping discussions about their brands.

Lastly, as a point WAY off topic...for discussion's sake, it's more "fun" to talk about a new release than it is to say something like "I smoked another X because its consistent"

Comparative example...Other folks don't want to know you've been sleeping with your wife for 30 years (even though it's been great for both of you). They want to read about what that college kid did last night after that party when he went home with those two hot girls.

Folks want to READ sizzle. I'm sure most would like to SMOKE consistent.

My

M

[RevSmoke]

Originally Posted by muhren

Since this is a broad spectrum thinking kinda of thing. Here is another thought.

I was talking to Steve Saka at one point, and he said something like 'you know 98% of cigar smokers aren't on the internet and forums.' I don't know if he was making up that fact or not, BUT it may seem like some brands are hot (because they're referenced a lot on a forum via discussions) when in actual sales figures (like the first post states) they're not even close to the big old boys.

Also, the Internet and forums specifically are a relatively new medium (considering the 2001 start date to this line of thought) and the new companies are a little more savvy and involved in shaping discussions about their brands.

Lastly, as a point WAY off topic...for discussion's sake, it's more "fun" to talk about a new release than it is to say something like "I smoked another X because its consistent"

Comparative example...Other folks don't want to know you've been sleeping with your wife for 30 years (even though it's been great for both of you). They want to read about what that college kid did last night after that party when he went home with those two hot girls.

Folks want to READ sizzle. I'm sure most would like to SMOKE consistent.

My

M

What a great addition to this thread. Thanks!

I am guessing Saka was right, and furthermore, the majority of cigars sold are machine made and sold in such places as Walgreens and the corner gas station.

I also like the idea of what we talk about. Athough I might have used a different illustration, because I've been married 26 years, and lovemaking is better than ever - but I'm also not going to talk about it. And, I personally don't want to hear about your sexual explorations - I think that's to be discussed solely between a man and a woman. Teen-agers brag about such.

However, I'll take the concept of Mike's illustration and put it this way. I love my wife's cooking, and my own home cooking. But, you don't want to discuss the meatloaf recipe we eat every other Saturday for the last 25 years. Instead, you want to hear about the exploration of a new bread recipe using whole wheat, honey, and the New Glarus beer, Stone Soup. It is something new and exciting!

By the way, I want to hear from the 30 year smokers who find one of their long time favorites tasting as good as the latest Tat/Illusione/Viaje/Etc...

Peace of the Lord be with you.

(Just on a personal note, I'll take an ERdM Robusto over a Viaje 10-to-1, at least over every Viaje I've already smoked.)