Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious

tuxpuff · 07-01-2010, 11:43 AM

"Gurkha Cigar Brand Steps Up as Leader in Luxury Segment"

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...-97587729.html

Some excerpts...

'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.'

'What they are selling is an exclusive experience, when you see a Gurkha band on a cigar you know that smoker is serious'

'You smoke a Gurkha when you are looking for a guaranteed positive experience and you know your tobacco," as he puffed away on an 'Evil.' "Yes, it has become a status symbol to be seen smoking the Gurkha name, but that is not why I smoke them; I love knowing I can have a luxury that many cannot."'

elderboy02 · 07-01-2010, 11:43 AM

07-01-2010, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by tuxpuff

"I love knowing I can have a luxury that many cannot."'

That luxury must be not realizing he is an idiot.

chippewastud79 · 07-01-2010, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

That luxury must be not realizing he is an idiot.

Ignorance is bliss

groogs · 07-01-2010, 11:54 AM

That is marketing at its best... As long as you have never smoked one.

Pass · 07-01-2010, 11:58 AM

"Status symbol" "$150,000 a box"? Oi vai! This makes me think of idiots who judge something solely based on a price tag.

Granted... There are several Gurkhas that I have tried and enjoyed (yeah, I know, I'm pretty much the only one) but they are FAR from Luxury Ultra-Premium Hoi Polloi sticks. Talk about advertising-malfeasance. Don't get me wrong, they have several good cigars... but not all of them are that great and most are NOT worth the price tag. They also aren't that "rare" and "exclusive."

....and I won't even address the consistency statement. Unless by consistent they mean consistently inconsistent.

kelmac07 · 07-01-2010, 11:59 AM

Yeah right!!

Superbad · 07-01-2010, 12:02 PM

Gurkha= dirt flavor bitters to my palate. Will not buy another one again.

Lear31MX · 07-01-2010, 12:02 PM

Now that is funny

07-01-2010, 12:04 PM

Remember when the cat got fried in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation?

Gurkha's taste like that cat looked.

AlohaStyle · 07-01-2010, 12:08 PM

The last sentence says it all:

SOURCE Gurkha Cigars

HK3- · 07-01-2010, 12:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tuxpuff

"Gurkha Cigar Brand Steps Up as Leader in Luxury Segment"

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...-97587729.html

Some excerpts...

'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.'

'What they are selling is an exclusive experience, when you see a Gurkha band on a cigar you know that smoker is a serious idiot'

'You smoke a Gurkha when you are looking for a guaranteed positive experience and you know your tobacco," as he puffed away on an 'Evil.' "Yes, it has become a status symbol to be seen smoking the Gurkha name, but that is not why I smoke them; I love knowing I can have a luxury that many cannot."'

Fixed it for you.

Pass · 07-01-2010, 12:11 PM

The Centurian Perfecto's are pretty decent and I recall really liking the Nepalese Warrior (granted I WAS drinking heavily at the time)... I've got a couple of Empire VI's sitting in the humidor. I also enjoyed their Tins way back when.

All over-priced (unless you can get them for a steal - the only way I buy them)... but I wouldn't say that they are ALL garbage. The company... maybe. But there are some good sticks in there.

marge796 · 07-01-2010, 12:14 PM

Really???

Gurkha, you're soooooo funny!

Chris.....

07-01-2010, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HK3-

Fixed it for you.

Nice spelling of idiot, Hal.

Brutus2600 · 07-01-2010, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaStyle

The last sentence says it all:

SOURCE Gurkha Cigars

Lol, that's how you know it's unbiased reporting!

Personally I have a few Gurkha's in my stock because a) I got them for a crazy good deal (cheaper than most 2nds) b) they had a couple of years of age on them so they've mellowed out some and c) because of a & b, they make great yardgars

HK3- · 07-01-2010, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Darrell

Nice spelling of idiot, Hal.

Type first, read later.

VirtualSmitty · 07-01-2010, 12:20 PM

Thanks, that read just made my day

CigarNut · 07-01-2010, 12:20 PM

While I don't hate Ghurkas -- they're OK. Not what I would consider when I want a great NC...

Blueface · 07-01-2010, 12:21 PM

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.

07-01-2010, 11:43 AM	#1
tuxpuff Feeling at Home Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Luke Location: Austin Posts: 877 Trading: (2)	Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious "Gurkha Cigar Brand Steps Up as Leader in Luxury Segment" http://www.prnewswire.com/news-relea...-97587729.html Some excerpts... '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.' 'What they are selling is an exclusive experience, when you see a Gurkha band on a cigar you know that smoker is serious' 'You smoke a Gurkha when you are looking for a guaranteed positive experience and you know your tobacco," as he puffed away on an 'Evil.' "Yes, it has become a status symbol to be seen smoking the Gurkha name, but that is not why I smoke them; I love knowing I can have a luxury that many cannot."'

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elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,496 Trading: (133)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious

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groogs Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Grant Posts: 1,945 Trading: (62)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious That is marketing at its best... As long as you have never smoked one.

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Pass Puff, Puff... Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Max Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 459 Trading: (8)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious "Status symbol" "$150,000 a box"? Oi vai! This makes me think of idiots who judge something solely based on a price tag. Granted... There are several Gurkhas that I have tried and enjoyed (yeah, I know, I'm pretty much the only one) but they are FAR from Luxury Ultra-Premium Hoi Polloi sticks. Talk about advertising-malfeasance. Don't get me wrong, they have several good cigars... but not all of them are that great and most are NOT worth the price tag. They also aren't that "rare" and "exclusive." ....and I won't even address the consistency statement. Unless by consistent they mean consistently inconsistent. __________________ Live Free. Ride Hard. Smoke Up! Regnat Populus.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Yeah right!! __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

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Superbad Have My Own Room Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Bobby Location: Panama City, FL Posts: 1,784 Trading: (53)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Gurkha= dirt flavor bitters to my palate. Will not buy another one again.

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07-01-2010, 12:04 PM	#10
Darrell Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Remember when the cat got fried in National Lampoons Christmas Vacation? Gurkha's taste like that cat looked.

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AlohaStyle Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Ryan Location: WA Posts: 1,168 Trading: (40)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious The last sentence says it all: SOURCE Gurkha Cigars

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Pass Puff, Puff... Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Max Location: Fredericksburg, VA Posts: 459 Trading: (8)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious The Centurian Perfecto's are pretty decent and I recall really liking the Nepalese Warrior (granted I WAS drinking heavily at the time)... I've got a couple of Empire VI's sitting in the humidor. I also enjoyed their Tins way back when. All over-priced (unless you can get them for a steal - the only way I buy them)... but I wouldn't say that they are ALL garbage. The company... maybe. But there are some good sticks in there. __________________ Live Free. Ride Hard. Smoke Up! Regnat Populus.

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CigarNut Fck Cancer! Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Michael Location: Clermont, Florida Posts: 18,038 Trading: (111*)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious While I don't hate Ghurkas -- they're OK. Not what I would consider when I want a great NC... __________________ Need Beads? Need Five Finger Bags? 2 of 3 Requirements for use of the CA Rolodex: 100 posts/ 60 day membership/ participation in trade (trader rating). New members can be added at any time.

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Blueface Gramps 4x's Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Horatio Seymore Hiny Location: Boca Raton - North of La Habana Posts: 8,774 Trading: (8)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious 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. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian