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!!

Lear31MX · 07-01-2010, 12:02 PM

Now that is funny

Superbad · 07-01-2010, 12:02 PM

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

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

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

VirtualSmitty · 07-01-2010, 12:20 PM

Thanks, that read just made my day

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.

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

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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: 12,497 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.

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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VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Thanks, that read just made my day __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

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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

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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.