Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious - Page 2

BigCat · 07-01-2010, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I feel like crap. I don't have a single one.

It may be time for a bombing run

replicant_argent · 07-01-2010, 12:35 PM

When you are dealing with subjective tastes, Gentlemen, you may claim whatever you want. Capitalism is, after all, an enviable thing, when done with passion. If your marketing works? Gosh, they must have some people that don't think they suck, or for whom it simply doesn't matter. Hell, I am not a fan of Kia, but they sure seem to sell a ton of them.

I do think it is prudent to "smoke what you like, like what you smoke" and remember that we should all treat each other as brothers, no matter our tastes in cigars. I gifted many a Gurkha when I bought them as a newbie, and I gifted them with good intentions as a Brother of the Leaf, and I thought they were the best I had. I sent/gave them to people I respected when I started on this journey of cigars. I still have one of the tin signs with the red/black Gurkha and his kukri in my office not only because it looks nice, but even though I no longer purchase them, to remind me of where I once was, and many others may be in this hobby. I would like to find some other artwork to reflect where I am today as well. I am just not sure if they make any that says "Palate of a Goat" in beautiful artistic terms incorporating Partagas, LGC, Monte, etc...

Oh, and BTW.... I can correct that for you, Carlos.

TheStatsGuy · 07-01-2010, 12:37 PM

Great now I'm going to smoke a real cigar to make my eyes stop bleeding after reading that. Suddenly I'm craving a white owl.

shilala · 07-01-2010, 12:47 PM

Anyone remember the good old days when we sent all the Gurkhas to Vinnie?

warren G. · 07-01-2010, 12:51 PM

Lol that is funny... I never tried a Gurkha before.

T.G · 07-01-2010, 12:54 PM

But Gurkha's are the Rolls Royce of cigars!

icantbejon · 07-01-2010, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

The last sentence says it all:

SOURCE Gurkha Cigars

I was just about to quote that myself. How is Gurkha going to quote itself for it's PR article. That's horrible.

Subvet642 · 07-01-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by T.G

But Gurkha's are the Rolls Royce of cigars!

Do you mean to say they're like huffing on a tailpipe?

T.G · 07-01-2010, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Subvet642

Do you mean to say they're like huffing on a tailpipe?

Yeah, pretty much.

icehog3 · 07-01-2010, 01:42 PM

Gurkhas were the highlight of Shack Herf IV's Punishment-Puff-Puff-Pass... that should say it all.

Old Sailor · 07-01-2010, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

Man this made me laugh.

I love the opening line:
If you thought that the Cubans are leading the world in brand identity with cigars, think again. Right now, the number one buzzword in the cigar industry is Gurkha.

I feel like crap. I don't have a single one.

Carlos, if you have a dog, just follow it around and sooner or later you'll have a Gurkha!!!

GKitty · 07-01-2010, 01:55 PM

I was on my Facebook just a lil while ago and the page suggester says that 19 of my friends are fans of Ghurkas. 19?!? Y'all need to stop liking things just because they have to do with cigars.

I was recently watching the season finale of Saving Grace and the title character was smoking a Ghurka. Don't know which one, but I recognized the guy on the band immediately.

I've smoked one. I didn't like it. I don't care to explore the line at this time.

Even if their blendmasters haven't figured out how to appeal to the masses, their marketing department is making Ghurka a highly visible and widely recognized brand. Good for them... and for the people who like what they do.

poker · 07-01-2010, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Blueface

I feel like crap. I don't have a single one.

I can arrange to have that changed for you with the help of some 420 Asylum members.

68TriShield · 07-01-2010, 02:05 PM

There are plenty of Gurkha smokers here and I always say,"smoke what you like.

But that ad is a bit much.

pnoon · 07-01-2010, 02:08 PM

Gurkhas don't have the "sweet spot" that only Nubs have.

Posted via Mobile Device

e-man67 · 07-01-2010, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Gurkhas don't have the "sweet spot" that only Nubs have.

Posted via Mobile Device

We need a Gurkha Nub...best of both worlds!

hotreds · 07-01-2010, 02:42 PM

Right now, the number one buzzword in the cigar industry is Gurkha.

Which cigar indusrty, I wonder......

e-man67 · 07-01-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Right now, the number one buzzword in the cigar industry is Gurkha.

Which cigar indusrty, I wonder......

The one located in HELL!

BFallehy · 07-01-2010, 02:55 PM

I was really loving this article and thread, then I realized it wasn't in the Jokes section.

Bax · 07-01-2010, 03:32 PM

...and they're launching several NEW lines! I guess the 612 lines they currently have aren't quite enough, but if Jackie Chan asks for them by name then I'm sold

07-01-2010, 12:35 PM	#22
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious When you are dealing with subjective tastes, Gentlemen, you may claim whatever you want. Capitalism is, after all, an enviable thing, when done with passion. If your marketing works? Gosh, they must have some people that don't think they suck, or for whom it simply doesn't matter. Hell, I am not a fan of Kia, but they sure seem to sell a ton of them. I do think it is prudent to "smoke what you like, like what you smoke" and remember that we should all treat each other as brothers, no matter our tastes in cigars. I gifted *many* a Gurkha when I bought them as a newbie, and I gifted them with good intentions as a Brother of the Leaf, and I thought they were the best I had. I sent/gave them to people I respected when I started on this journey of cigars. I still have one of the tin signs with the red/black Gurkha and his kukri in my office not only because it looks nice, but even though I no longer purchase them, to remind me of where I once was, and many others may be in this hobby. I would like to find some other artwork to reflect where I am today as well. I am just not sure if they make any that says "Palate of a Goat" in beautiful artistic terms incorporating Partagas, LGC, Monte, etc... Oh, and BTW.... I can correct that for you, Carlos. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade. Last edited by replicant_argent; 07-01-2010 at 12:44 PM.

07-01-2010, 12:37 PM	#23
TheStatsGuy I'm a proud Masshole Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Tim #4 Location: Somewhere, WMASS Posts: 288 Trading: (17)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Great now I'm going to smoke a real cigar to make my eyes stop bleeding after reading that. Suddenly I'm craving a white owl. __________________ Why is it a dog rocket and not a cat crater?

07-01-2010, 12:47 PM	#24
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Anyone remember the good old days when we sent all the Gurkhas to Vinnie? __________________

07-01-2010, 12:51 PM	#25
warren G. Also a WIS. Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Duy Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 209 Trading: (2)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Lol that is funny... I never tried a Gurkha before. __________________ "After a truly good meal, an outstanding cigar is still the most satisfying after-dinner activity that doesn't involve two human beings."

07-01-2010, 12:54 PM	#26
T.G Grrrrrr Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: The Other Adam Posts: 15,553 Trading: (37)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious But Gurkha's are the Rolls Royce of cigars!

07-01-2010, 01:42 PM	#30
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,743 Trading: (60)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Gurkhas were the highlight of Shack Herf IV's Punishment-Puff-Puff-Pass... that should say it all. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

07-01-2010, 01:55 PM	#32
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious I was on my Facebook just a lil while ago and the page suggester says that 19 of my friends are fans of Ghurkas. 19?!? Y'all need to stop liking things just because they have to do with cigars. I was recently watching the season finale of Saving Grace and the title character was smoking a Ghurka. Don't know which one, but I recognized the guy on the band immediately. I've smoked one. I didn't like it. I don't care to explore the line at this time. Even if their blendmasters haven't figured out how to appeal to the masses, their marketing department is making Ghurka a highly visible and widely recognized brand. Good for them... and for the people who like what they do. __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

07-01-2010, 02:05 PM	#34
68TriShield Got Torque? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dave Location: Maryland Posts: 7,184 Trading: (40)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious There are plenty of Gurkha smokers here and I always say,"smoke what you like. But that ad is a bit much.

07-01-2010, 02:08 PM	#35
pnoon YNWA Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Peter Location: San Diego Posts: 29,919 Trading: (20)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Gurkhas don't have the "sweet spot" that only Nubs have. Posted via Mobile Device

07-01-2010, 02:42 PM	#37
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,660 Trading: (63)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Right now, the number one buzzword in the cigar industry is Gurkha. Which cigar indusrty, I wonder...... __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-01-2010, 02:55 PM	#39
BFallehy Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Brian Location: Santa Rosa, CA Posts: 587 Trading: (12)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious I was really loving this article and thread, then I realized it wasn't in the Jokes section.

07-01-2010, 03:32 PM	#40
Bax C A P S...CAPS CAPS CAPS! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tim Location: Ringgold,GA Posts: 2,173 Trading: (70)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious ...and they're launching several NEW lines! I guess the 612 lines they currently have aren't quite enough, but if Jackie Chan asks for them by name then I'm sold __________________ I'm the most interesting man in the world... but only if you find stupid stuff really interesting.