Gurkha hatin - Page 8

icehog3 · 04-17-2009, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

The Brick and Mortar version of yens is a hell of a lot nicer than the intrawebz version, Admiral Dooshus Baggus.

I'm gonna go stomp my feet and think of ways to hold my breath until I turn blue.

Are you blue yet, Pete?

Apparently Legend doesn't care what color you turn.

04-17-2009, 10:31 PM

I don't hate Gs but I do hate the way CI praises these cigars like they're Jesus walkin on the water and I hate the inflated prices. I've seen em $20 at B&Ms. And then CI always has AMAZING deals on these things and they act like they are doing you such an amazing favor. I've tried 6 different ones and only liked the class regent, the others were just ok, or plain awful! For me, If I'm paying say, $8 a stick at a B&M, said stick better bring it!

Heck, the name Gurkha (which sounds dirty), Kaizer Sosze or whoever makes them, the silly man on the band, the hype...It's all ripe for comedy! But I'm sure some of them are good and if you like em then let yr freak flag fly. But for whatever reason, they are soooo much fun to make fun of.

replicant_argent · 04-17-2009, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

Are you blue yet, Pete?

Apparently Legend doesn't care what color you turn.

Just one of the Huevos, Murphy, and I think it has a little itch too, can you oblige? Would you rather recommend a cream?

Legend probably has creams and stuff, but I don't know where hes been, and momma done tol' me...

icehog3 · 04-17-2009, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Just one of the Huevos, Murphy, and I think it has a little itch too, can you oblige? Would you rather recommend a cream?

Legend probably has creams and stuff, but I don't know where hes been, and momma done tol' me...

I recommend immersing your huevos in ranchero sauce, Petie.

G G · 04-18-2009, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I recommend immersing your huevos in ranchero sauce, Petie.

now that's some good advice right there.

replicant_argent · 04-18-2009, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I recommend immersing your huevos in ranchero sauce, Petie.

Huh.. Who'd a thunk......

Ponders.......

Personal experience is the best teacher, Tom, but in this case, we may have to use the stated policy, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

thebiglebowski · 04-18-2009, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pnoon

Like what you smoke.

alright, i've decided we should take a different approach and you all should smoke what i like.

yeah, there we go.

icehog3 · 04-18-2009, 10:04 AM

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Originally Posted by replicant_argent

Huh.. Who'd a thunk......

Ponders.......

Personal experience is the best teacher, Tom, but in this case, we may have to use the stated policy, "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."

By me a couple Guinness and I'll tell, Pete.

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Originally Posted by Legend

This was kind of my point. For the most part people will say they don't like something and ok whatever smoke what you like. But Gurkha seems to elicit numerous venomous responses. So the point of this post was to figure out why. Which I think we've done.

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Originally Posted by icehog3

So shut 'er down??

?????

thebiglebowski · 04-18-2009, 10:54 AM

ok, tom - now you're answering yourself? hmm...

take two shots of vodka and call me in the morning.

i'm off to the grand opening of jack white's record store.

icehog3 · 04-18-2009, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

ok, tom - now you're answering yourself? hmm...

take two shots of vodka and call me in the morning.

i'm off to the grand opening of jack white's record store.

I already did!

Is Jack White going to be at the opening?

DKPRLP · 04-18-2009, 11:05 AM

Gurkha... There OK for $2-$3 ... thats all

04-18-2009, 12:28 PM

gurka blah. blah.... yard gar, "can i have a cigar" box...

s15driftking · 04-18-2009, 12:30 PM

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Originally Posted by DKPRLP

Gurkha... There OK for $2-$3 ... thats all

you know, i've heard this statement alot. i believe that gurkhas are not worth their MSRP prices. i would pay in the 6-8 dollar range for them...

then again... most gurkhas can be had for 3 bucks a CBID

DocLogic77 · 04-18-2009, 01:46 PM

I think alot of the "hate" comes from the shameless marketing. I will say this though...my second love when I was introduced to cigars was the Gurkha Legend. I'm not sure if I would still like em...haven't smoked a Gurkha in over 2 years but at the time I really liked em.

thebiglebowski · 04-19-2009, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I already did!

Is Jack White going to be at the opening?

evidently i just missed him by about a half hour. a friend was there later than me, jack walked up, chatted with the people and left. my friend snapped a few pics of jack talking with his kid. totally cool. i'll post it over here:

http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...702#post344702

shilala · 04-19-2009, 12:55 PM

I find them inconsistant and lousy.
I have a bunch of Gurkhas and I'm putting a little time on them. That might help, but I doubt it. It's hard to fix something that's totally screwed up from the git-go.
I get the feeling from Gurkha that they're far and away more interested in selling a brand than a good cigar.

borndead1 · 04-19-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by JJG

Puros Indios, now THAT was truly of piece of sh*t

I can actually agree with that. If I had to choose between a Hansotia product and a Reyes product, I would go with a Gurkha.

RevSmoke · 05-21-2009, 08:51 AM

You know, I hadn't really stopped to consider this thread before today. I read through the first 2 pages, and decided I wasn't going to read any more.

BUT... I did manage to work up an opinion on the subject in what I read.

1) What's the point of the question?
2) While I enjoy reading reviews of cigars, not everything others love, will I love. Nor, by the same token, will others find all the things I love something they enjoy.

I love fishing, my wife hates it - but she loves to eat what I catch. A pretty good combination if you ask me.

So my opinion boils down to this. Smoke what you enjoy, and enjoy it! You can only please your palate, do it with whatever suits your tastes.

s15driftking · 05-21-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by RevSmoke

So my opinion boils down to this. Smoke what you enjoy, and enjoy it! .

your opinion is one of 1000 similar opinions in every gurkha discussion thread.

csbrewfisher · 05-21-2009, 10:35 AM

Doble Maduros $3 each w/free shipping today @ Joecigar for all you non-haters...

04-17-2009, 10:31 PM	#142
bookman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha hatin I don't hate Gs but I do hate the way CI praises these cigars like they're Jesus walkin on the water and I hate the inflated prices. I've seen em $20 at B&Ms. And then CI always has AMAZING deals on these things and they act like they are doing you such an amazing favor. I've tried 6 different ones and only liked the class regent, the others were just ok, or plain awful! For me, If I'm paying say, $8 a stick at a B&M, said stick better bring it! Heck, the name Gurkha (which sounds dirty), Kaizer Sosze or whoever makes them, the silly man on the band, the hype...It's all ripe for comedy! But I'm sure some of them are good and if you like em then let yr freak flag fly. But for whatever reason, they are soooo much fun to make fun of.

04-18-2009, 10:54 AM	#149
thebiglebowski Jack White's Roadie... Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: larry Location: music city, USA Posts: 665 Trading: (0)	Re: Gurkha hatin ok, tom - now you're answering yourself? hmm... take two shots of vodka and call me in the morning. i'm off to the grand opening of jack white's record store.

04-18-2009, 11:05 AM	#151
DKPRLP Just love cigars & poker Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Roger Patterson Location: Buffalo Posts: 156 Trading: (13)	Re: Gurkha hatin Gurkha... There OK for $2-$3 ... thats all __________________ Just love cigars & poker

04-18-2009, 12:28 PM	#152
darb85 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Gurkha hatin gurka blah. blah.... yard gar, "can i have a cigar" box...

04-18-2009, 01:46 PM	#154
DocLogic77 Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Shawn Location: Deliverance Country Posts: 504 Trading: (1)	Re: Gurkha hatin I think alot of the "hate" comes from the shameless marketing. I will say this though...my second love when I was introduced to cigars was the Gurkha Legend. I'm not sure if I would still like em...haven't smoked a Gurkha in over 2 years but at the time I really liked em. __________________ Talent wins games...heart wins championships. Go Steelers!

04-19-2009, 12:55 PM	#156
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Gurkha hatin I find them inconsistant and lousy. I have a bunch of Gurkhas and I'm putting a little time on them. That might help, but I doubt it. It's hard to fix something that's totally screwed up from the git-go. I get the feeling from Gurkha that they're far and away more interested in selling a brand than a good cigar. __________________

05-21-2009, 08:51 AM	#158
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,861 Trading: (51)	Re: Gurkha hatin You know, I hadn't really stopped to consider this thread before today. I read through the first 2 pages, and decided I wasn't going to read any more. BUT... I did manage to work up an opinion on the subject in what I read. 1) What's the point of the question? 2) While I enjoy reading reviews of cigars, not everything others love, will I love. Nor, by the same token, will others find all the things I love something they enjoy. I love fishing, my wife hates it - but she loves to eat what I catch. A pretty good combination if you ask me. So my opinion boils down to this. Smoke what you enjoy, and enjoy it! You can only please your palate, do it with whatever suits your tastes. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

05-21-2009, 10:35 AM	#160
csbrewfisher Welcome to my nightmare Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jerry Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 676 Trading: (10)	Re: Gurkha hatin Doble Maduros $3 each w/free shipping today @ Joecigar for all you non-haters...