cigars vs cigarettes

hotreds · 07-20-2011, 12:29 PM

Cigarettes are the perverse opposite of cigars:
Cigars are long, cigarettes are short;
Cigars are dark, cigarettes are white;
Cigars are thick, cigarettes are slim;
Cigars smell strongly, cigarettes are perfumed;
Cigarettes are for the lips while
Cigars are for both mouth and teeth;
Cigarettes never go out but burn up quickly,
While cigars seem to last forever;
Cigars are big brutes, cigarettes are as feminine as jewels.
Cigarettes are for chain-smoking,
Cigars must be smoked one at a time,
Peaceably, with all the leisure in the world.
Cigarettes are of the instant,
Cigars are for eternity.
- Guillermo Cabrera Infante

Blak Smyth · 07-20-2011, 12:31 PM

Nice!

Cigarettes are disgusting and cigars are delicious!

07-20-2011, 12:47 PM

Yea, I would take Cigars over a cigarette anyday. But I will agree with you Hotreds, great list.

blacklabel · 07-20-2011, 12:47 PM

^^Exactly!

Doctorossi · 07-20-2011, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Blak Smyth

Cigarettes are disgusting and cigars are delicious!

Bingo.

lilcgrsmkr · 07-20-2011, 12:54 PM

that's right!! used to be a cigarette smoker, but i chose cigars over cigarettes any day!!!

N2 GOLD · 07-20-2011, 12:55 PM

BULLSEYE, winner winner chicken dinner...

NCRadioMan · 07-20-2011, 12:59 PM

Cigarettes are the perverse opposite of cigars: (true)
Cigars are long, cigarettes are short; (not exactly true)
Cigars are dark, cigarettes are white; (true)
Cigars are thick, cigarettes are slim; (not exactly true)
Cigars smell strongly, cigarettes are perfumed; (perfumed? Not to me.)
Cigarettes are for the lips while (lips? lungs more like it)
Cigars are for both mouth and teeth; (teeth? how about the nose)
Cigarettes never go out but burn up quickly, (not true now that cigarette paper is laced with carpet glue so they will go out if unattended)
While cigars seem to last forever; (I wish)
Cigars are big brutes, cigarettes are as feminine as jewels. (somewhat)
Cigarettes are for chain-smoking, (true)
Cigars must be smoked one at a time,
Peaceably, with all the leisure in the world. (true unless you smoke a full culebra)
Cigarettes are of the instant, (true)
Cigars are for eternity. (again, I wish lol)
- Guillermo Cabrera Infante

kaisersozei · 07-20-2011, 01:00 PM

I wonder if cigarettes were different back in the day before chemical additives & manufactured processing--when it was just a cowboy, some cured tobacco, and something to roll them in. Wonder if they were more akin to what we would think of as mini-cigars.

NCRadioMan · 07-20-2011, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kaisersozei

I wonder if cigarettes were different back in the day before chemical additives & manufactured processing--when it was just a cowboy, some cured tobacco, and something to roll them in. Wonder if they were more akin to what we would think of as mini-cigars.

Yes, absolutely. They still can be that way if you roll your own with quality baccy. You can make your own carton for less than $20. I am firmly convinced that the tobacco doesn't kill like they say it does. It's all the crap (300+ chemicals and known carcinogens to manipulate the nicotine content) added to it that will do you in.

And as I mentioned in my other post, the carpet glue (fsc) added to the paper is mind boggling to me. There have been no studies or research on the effects of it. I get people in the store all the time complaining of massive headaches since they started it and now that they roll their own, no headaches, less coughing and less overall smoking while being more satisfied.

http://www.examiner.com/holistic-sci...cker-than-ever

Devanmc · 07-20-2011, 01:07 PM

and yet i still smoke cigs when im bored and driving somewhere. a cigar needs to much attention to do while driving.

NCRadioMan · 07-20-2011, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

a cigar needs to much attention to do while driving.

Couldn't disagree more, bro.

Devanmc · 07-20-2011, 01:14 PM

im a very safe driver. had my bouts and seen to much happen to people from not paying attention. smoking a cigarette, changing the radio, looking at the gps and drinking(water or juice) are the only things i will do other then actually driving. I cant touch up my cigar while i drive, i cant relax and enjoy the flavors. for me a cigar needs to much attention for for driving.

but then again i see people reading the newspaper or applying makeup while they drive. so maybe im just over cautious.

awsmith4 · 07-20-2011, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Devanmc

im a very safe driver. had my bouts and seen to much happen to people from not paying attention. smoking a cigarette, changing the radio, looking at the gps and drinking(water or juice) are the only things i will do other then actually driving. I cant touch up my cigar while i drive, i cant relax and enjoy the flavors. for me a cigar needs to much attention for for driving.

but then again i see people reading the newspaper or applying makeup while they drive. so maybe im just over cautious.

I smoke cigars in the car a good bit and don't have many issues. I do tend to loosely follow this:

http://www.cigarmony.com/smokinginyourvehicle.aspx

Just cracking the windows is the biggest help, it reduces the burn issues and need for touch ups.

Devanmc · 07-20-2011, 02:04 PM

thanks for the link just switching to real cigarillos(gotta find some good ones. as apposed to cigarettes. i have a habit of sitting back puffing and closing my eyes. not a good idea when driving.

LasciviousXXX · 07-20-2011, 02:06 PM

Your entire argument is now invalid.

icehog3 · 07-20-2011, 02:06 PM

Cigars are 100% tobacco.

Cigarettes are not.

NCRadioMan · 07-20-2011, 02:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Cigars are 100% tobacco.

Cigarettes are not.

Ah, but some cigars are not and some cigarettes are.

LasciviousXXX · 07-20-2011, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by icehog3

Cigars are 100% tobacco.

Cigarettes are not.

See above picture

icehog3 · 07-20-2011, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by LasciviousXXX

See above picture

The white wrapper on the Cohiba cigarette is made of tobacco? I call

07-20-2011, 12:29 PM	#1
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,662 Trading: (63)	cigars vs cigarettes Cigarettes are the perverse opposite of cigars: Cigars are long, cigarettes are short; Cigars are dark, cigarettes are white; Cigars are thick, cigarettes are slim; Cigars smell strongly, cigarettes are perfumed; Cigarettes are for the lips while Cigars are for both mouth and teeth; Cigarettes never go out but burn up quickly, While cigars seem to last forever; Cigars are big brutes, cigarettes are as feminine as jewels. Cigarettes are for chain-smoking, Cigars must be smoked one at a time, Peaceably, with all the leisure in the world. Cigarettes are of the instant, Cigars are for eternity. - Guillermo Cabrera Infante __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

07-20-2011, 12:31 PM	#2
Blak Smyth Think Blue! Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: SD Location: THE WOOD Posts: 8,486 Trading: (52)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes Nice! Cigarettes are disgusting and cigars are delicious! __________________ SUPPORT OUR TROOPS

07-20-2011, 12:47 PM	#3
Sherlockholms Guest Posts: n/a	Re: cigars vs cigarettes Yea, I would take Cigars over a cigarette anyday. But I will agree with you Hotreds, great list.

07-20-2011, 12:47 PM	#4
blacklabel Just in from the Storm Join Date: Jun 2011 First Name: Adam Location: North Georgia Posts: 17 Trading: (0)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes ^^Exactly!

07-20-2011, 12:54 PM	#6
lilcgrsmkr Ready to smoke Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: may Location: south bay Posts: 335 Trading: (0)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes that's right!! used to be a cigarette smoker, but i chose cigars over cigarettes any day!!!

07-20-2011, 12:55 PM	#7
N2 GOLD MIND OVER MATTER... Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: RICO Location: So. CAL 33° 44' 44" N / 117° 52' 0" W Posts: 2,330 Trading: (1)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes BULLSEYE, winner winner chicken dinner... __________________ When I want your opinion, I'll give it to ya.

07-20-2011, 12:59 PM	#8
NCRadioMan Chutney Lovebusciut Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Chutney Location: On the shores of Loch Shiel Posts: 4,277 Trading: (66)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes Cigarettes are the perverse opposite of cigars: (true) Cigars are long, cigarettes are short; (not exactly true) Cigars are dark, cigarettes are white; (true) Cigars are thick, cigarettes are slim; (not exactly true) Cigars smell strongly, cigarettes are perfumed; (perfumed? Not to me.) Cigarettes are for the lips while (lips? lungs more like it) Cigars are for both mouth and teeth; (teeth? how about the nose) Cigarettes never go out but burn up quickly, (not true now that cigarette paper is laced with carpet glue so they will go out if unattended) While cigars seem to last forever; (I wish) Cigars are big brutes, cigarettes are as feminine as jewels. (somewhat) Cigarettes are for chain-smoking, (true) Cigars must be smoked one at a time, Peaceably, with all the leisure in the world. (true unless you smoke a full culebra) Cigarettes are of the instant, (true) Cigars are for eternity. (again, I wish lol) - Guillermo Cabrera Infante __________________ The path to loyalty is trust.

07-20-2011, 01:00 PM	#9
kaisersozei The Homebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gerard Location: Midlothian, VA Posts: 3,183 Trading: (40)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes I wonder if cigarettes were different back in the day before chemical additives & manufactured processing--when it was just a cowboy, some cured tobacco, and something to roll them in. Wonder if they were more akin to what we would think of as mini-cigars. __________________

07-20-2011, 01:07 PM	#11
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes and yet i still smoke cigs when im bored and driving somewhere. a cigar needs to much attention to do while driving. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

07-20-2011, 01:14 PM	#13
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes im a very safe driver. had my bouts and seen to much happen to people from not paying attention. smoking a cigarette, changing the radio, looking at the gps and drinking(water or juice) are the only things i will do other then actually driving. I cant touch up my cigar while i drive, i cant relax and enjoy the flavors. for me a cigar needs to much attention for for driving. but then again i see people reading the newspaper or applying makeup while they drive. so maybe im just over cautious. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

07-20-2011, 02:04 PM	#15
Devanmc Have My Own Room Join Date: Sep 2010 First Name: Devan Location: The Zoo Posts: 1,971 Trading: (40)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes thanks for the link just switching to real cigarillos(gotta find some good ones. as apposed to cigarettes. i have a habit of sitting back puffing and closing my eyes. not a good idea when driving. __________________ I spent a lot of my money on booze, cigars, birds and fast cars, the rest I just squandered. -George Best

07-20-2011, 02:06 PM	#16
LasciviousXXX Team of 11...Always Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Týr Location: New Orleans Posts: 4,579 Trading: (8)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes Your entire argument is now invalid.

07-20-2011, 02:06 PM	#17
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: cigars vs cigarettes Cigars are 100% tobacco. Cigarettes are not. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!