Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious - Page 3

Salvelinus · 07-01-2010, 03:46 PM

"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."'

Does this statement make sense to anyone? I don't smoke them because they are a status symbol, I smoke them because I like having a luxury others cannot. Seems like the definition of status symbol to me. Now lets get back to defining what that status is

DPD6030 · 07-01-2010, 03:57 PM

Legend, is that you?

Pass · 07-01-2010, 04:33 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......

Well... It does seem to be quite the buzzword.

....But in their case, it doesn't seem to be a good thing lol!

Smokin Gator · 07-01-2010, 04:39 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

Legend, is that you?

Too funny...

forgop · 07-01-2010, 04:56 PM

Gurkha makes some very ok cigars, but they might seriously be respected by cigar smokers as a sub-$5 cigar rather than marketing themselves as a super premium cigar.

Mr B · 07-01-2010, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

Legend, is that you?

hotreds · 07-01-2010, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by DPD6030

Legend, is that you?

No, it's Driftking, actually.

DPD6030 · 07-01-2010, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

No, it's Driftking, actually.

GKitty · 07-01-2010, 05:50 PM

Holy schnikes!! Has Bobby checked himself out of the asylum?!?! I knew something was missing. How have we gotten this far into a Ghurka thread without an appearance by their #1 fan?

Perhaps he's busy signing copies of this article, which he probably co-authored.

icehog3 · 07-01-2010, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by GKitty

Holy schnikes!! Has Bobby checked himself out of the asylum?!?! I knew something was missing. How have we gotten this far into a Ghurka thread without an appearance by their #1 fan?

Perhaps he's busy signing copies of this article, which he probably co-authored.

dyieldin · 07-01-2010, 07:23 PM

I smelled a Gurkha once and it reminded me of the perfume counter at Penneys, I gave it back to the guy.

Every time I hear 'Gurkha' I think of a pickle, not a cigar. Who would want to smoke a pickle? Wait, that's a 'Gherkin'! Ya know, I think the guy next door likes to smoke a pickle every now and then. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

07-01-2010, 07:26 PM

Gurkha sucks

maninblack · 07-01-2010, 07:54 PM

Gurkha's are bad? Now you guys tell me. After buying 10 boxes from cbid.

Chingas · 07-01-2010, 08:39 PM

Oh man this sucks. See, I'm torn. I can't stand when companies do stupid **** like this. There are some Gurkhas I like. And like a lot. I don't agree with the pricing. $30 for a beauty is out of hand but it's a damn good smoke in my eyes. $10 is more reasonable. I can't stick up for a company with marketing like that but I like some of their smokes.

See why I'm torn. Oh well. Now I'm gonna feel weird smoking a Gurkha. Good thing I always remove my bands before I smoke. I hate having any kind of status related to my smoke. I just want to relax and have a good smoke, weather it's a $2 Everyday Joe or a $30 Sublime 04.

Can't win these days anymore.

ValorBali41 · 07-01-2010, 09:55 PM

Ghurka cigars: For the person who likes to smoke a diesel truck's tailpipe, and brag just to give an impression that they like to show off price tags.

A real cigar enthusiast would know that it doesn't matter as to what your smoking that makes you a "real cigar enthusiast" as Hansoita likes to say.

Blind taste test a Ghurka vs. any other reputable cigar, lets see what happens

Goldie · 07-01-2010, 11:03 PM

Is today April Fool's?

No?!?!?! Oh, this was for real? Hmmmm....

thebiglebowski · 07-02-2010, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by GKitty

Holy schnikes!! Has Bobby checked himself out of the asylum?!?! I knew something was missing. How have we gotten this far into a Ghurka thread without an appearance by their #1 fan?

Perhaps he's busy signing copies of this article, which he probably co-authored.

shh! be quiet, man...

love this:

You'll see the likes of Michael Jordan and Alex Rodriguez as Gurkha customers.

don't know about a-rod, but jordan ought to sue for libel.

Ogre · 07-02-2010, 01:05 PM

For me, its a 50/50 shot of a Gurkha being any good. The only one so far that has been consistent for is is the Ancient Warrior. I have smoked 4 of these and all have been good. I picked up a box at a decent price. This is Gurkha last chance with me. If this box turds out I am done with them.

Subvet642 · 07-02-2010, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by thebiglebowski

shh! be quiet, man...

love this:

You'll see the likes of Michael Jordan and Alex Rodriguez as Gurkha customers.

don't know about a-rod, but jordan ought to sue for libel.

A-Rod can't sue; he's a purse slappin' douch and probably does smoke them.

(Apologies to the Yankees fans)

Pass · 07-02-2010, 01:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

For me, its a 50/50 shot of a Gurkha being any good. The only one so far that has been consistent for is is the Ancient Warrior. I have smoked 4 of these and all have been good. I picked up a box at a decent price. This is Gurkha last chance with me. If this box turds out I am done with them.

Yeah... There is a HUGE consistency issue with Gurkha. I've smoked 3 Centurian Perfectos - 2 were good and 1 was utter crap, and by crap I mean it was literally like smoking garbage. I still have 2 more and I'm letting them sit to see about the difference.

I smoked an "evil" and barely forced myself to the half-way spot... But then smoked a Nepalese Warrior and nubbed it. I also smoked an Empire III one day and liked it, then smoked a second the next and tossed it not long after lighting.

When it comes to Gurkha, I'll give 'em a shot, but I will NOT pay MSRP for ANY of their sticks... They're just not worth it.

07-01-2010, 03:46 PM	#41
Salvelinus Have My Own Room Join Date: Dec 2009 First Name: Brendan Location: Vermont Posts: 1,116 Trading: (12)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious "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."' Does this statement make sense to anyone? I don't smoke them because they are a status symbol, I smoke them because I like having a luxury others cannot. Seems like the definition of status symbol to me. Now lets get back to defining what that status is

07-01-2010, 03:57 PM	#42
DPD6030 Shepard of the sheeple Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The Mitten Posts: 7,166 Trading: (151)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Legend, is that you?

07-01-2010, 04:56 PM	#45
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Gurkha makes some very ok cigars, but they might seriously be respected by cigar smokers as a sub-$5 cigar rather than marketing themselves as a super premium cigar.

07-01-2010, 05:50 PM	#49
GKitty JAFO Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Crystal Location: Olathe, KS Posts: 1,938 Trading: (8)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Holy schnikes!! Has Bobby checked himself out of the asylum?!?! I knew something was missing. How have we gotten this far into a Ghurka thread without an appearance by their #1 fan? Perhaps he's busy signing copies of this article, which he probably co-authored. __________________ A lost SOTL wandering the weird landscape of domesticity.

07-01-2010, 07:23 PM	#51
dyieldin Still Watching My Back Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Dave Location: S. Phoenix AZ Posts: 235 Trading: (0)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious I smelled a Gurkha once and it reminded me of the perfume counter at Penneys, I gave it back to the guy. Every time I hear 'Gurkha' I think of a pickle, not a cigar. Who would want to smoke a pickle? Wait, that's a 'Gherkin'! Ya know, I think the guy next door likes to smoke a pickle every now and then. Not that there is anything wrong with that.

07-01-2010, 07:26 PM	#52
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Gurkha sucks

07-01-2010, 07:54 PM	#53
maninblack Will smoke for food Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Kevin Location: Where the hoot owls f$ck the chickens Posts: 10,637 Trading: (80)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Gurkha's are bad? Now you guys tell me. After buying 10 boxes from cbid. __________________ Proud member of the GMCGTPWHAFA

07-01-2010, 08:39 PM	#54
Chingas Death Is Waiting Join Date: Jun 2010 First Name: Chingas Location: Slayerville, Jersey Posts: 5,295 Trading: (35)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Oh man this sucks. See, I'm torn. I can't stand when companies do stupid **** like this. There are some Gurkhas I like. And like a lot. I don't agree with the pricing. $30 for a beauty is out of hand but it's a damn good smoke in my eyes. $10 is more reasonable. I can't stick up for a company with marketing like that but I like some of their smokes. See why I'm torn. Oh well. Now I'm gonna feel weird smoking a Gurkha. Good thing I always remove my bands before I smoke. I hate having any kind of status related to my smoke. I just want to relax and have a good smoke, weather it's a $2 Everyday Joe or a $30 Sublime 04. Can't win these days anymore. __________________ ---Chingas--- ---Team Death Bomb Squad: Captain---

07-01-2010, 09:55 PM	#55
ValorBali41 Weekend in Monaco Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 103 Trading: (0)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Ghurka cigars: For the person who likes to smoke a diesel truck's tailpipe, and brag just to give an impression that they like to show off price tags. A real cigar enthusiast would know that it doesn't matter as to what your smoking that makes you a "real cigar enthusiast" as Hansoita likes to say. Blind taste test a Ghurka vs. any other reputable cigar, lets see what happens

07-01-2010, 11:03 PM	#56
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious Is today April Fool's? No?!?!?! Oh, this was for real? Hmmmm.... __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

07-02-2010, 01:05 PM	#58
Ogre **CENSORED** Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Larry Location: Central Florida Posts: 12,068 Trading: (46)	Re: Oh Gurkha...you're hilarious For me, its a 50/50 shot of a Gurkha being any good. The only one so far that has been consistent for is is the Ancient Warrior. I have smoked 4 of these and all have been good. I picked up a box at a decent price. This is Gurkha last chance with me. If this box turds out I am done with them.