Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) - Page 2

replicant_argent · 03-05-2011, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by massphatness

I'm tired of pretending I'm not special.
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Oh, you are special, my boy.....Very Special.

icehog3 · 03-05-2011, 07:08 PM

HEY!

I'm a Starfish!

Sauer Grapes · 03-05-2011, 06:45 PM

I probably should have read all the options before choosing... I'm somewhat of a brand snob (CC and NC), but taste rules all. There are expensive brands I can't stand and cheap brands I love.

shilala · 03-06-2011, 03:27 AM

It's cnob.

68TriShield · 03-06-2011, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by W.B.

I pretty much don't care what other folks smoke, they paid for it and hopefully enjoy it. Though if I am with others while smoking I would rather not be around them if the aroma of their cigar is affecting my enjoyment. Examples for me, the Acid line and other flavored cigars. Something about those aromas seem to overwhelm the area and even make it's way onto my palette, I HATE that. Then, I feel a my attitude change, definitely snobbery, but I think warranted. Fair or unfair?

I don't think you are being unfair with how you feel but how I would deal with the situation,I have no idea.

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Originally Posted by Bill86

Me too. So I didn't vote. Should be one there, although I think of snobs as people who act like a jackass and pretend to "know it all". So on those grounds I don't think we have many if any snobs on this board.

Or people opposed to anything but "their" cigars. Which again I think most everyone here is open minded on some level.

This is pretty much my line of thought Mike.

03-08-2011, 10:43 AM

never had a CC, so that option is out the window

MajorCaptSilly · 03-08-2011, 11:21 AM

I thought the poll was asking if I was a Cigar Slob! I'm always getting ashes all over myself, so I answered Yes.

MCS

Blueface · 03-08-2011, 01:09 PM

Since the OP probably never saw my question as that is what ignore lists are for, I figured I would "bump" this thread and define the root or key word "snob" based on my Google skills. Once that was accomplished, adding cigar to the front and understanding the meaning was easy.

Snob defined is as follows:

–noun
1. a person who imitates, cultivates, or slavishly admires social superiors and is condescending or overbearing to others.
2. a person who believes himself or herself an expert or connoisseur in a given field and is condescending toward or disdainful of those who hold other opinions or have different tastes regarding this field: a musical snob.

Key words here are "condescending", "overbearing" and "disdainful".
Personally knowing many of the folks that have responded on this thread, adding cigar to this meaning does not define you in any way.
I may be a litany of things but because I enjoy the finer things in life whenever and every time I can, I guess I now know I cannot participate in this poll.

If need be, I can also google those new three words.

icehog3 · 03-05-2011, 07:12 PM

OK, honestly? I prefer Cuban tobacco, but I try to keep an open mind (and palate). Actually, 3 of the last 5 cigars I smoked this week were NCs. But I smoke Cuban 95+ percent of the time. If that makes me a snob in someone else's eyes, I could care less. I smoke what I like, and like what I smoke. You should do the same.

Couldn't find an option to express that.

Bill86 · 03-05-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

OK, honestly? I prefer Cuban tobacco, but I try to keep an open mind (and palate). Actually, 3 of the last 5 cigars I smoked this week were NCs. But I smoke Cuban 95+ percent of the time. If that makes me a snob in someone else's eyes, I could care less. I smoke what I like, and like what I smoke. You should do the same.

Couldn't find an option to express that.

Me too. So I didn't vote. Should be one there, although I think of snobs as people who act like a jackass and pretend to "know it all". So on those grounds I don't think we have many if any snobs on this board.

Or people opposed to anything but "their" cigars. Which again I think most everyone here is open minded on some level.

DMK · 03-05-2011, 07:18 PM

Smoke what you like, like what you smoke.
I'll try just about anything.... once.
Never a Gurkha again..

Volusianator · 03-06-2011, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I smoke what I like, and like what I smoke. You should do the same.

25k+ posts and not one more spot on than this!

landhoney · 03-08-2011, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I smoke what I like, and like what I smoke. You should do the same.

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Originally Posted by Volusianator

25k+ posts and not one more spot on than this!

5K+ of Tom's post are him saying this exact statement though.

Tom, keep beating the drum though, your posts always apply and help put things in perspective.

icehog3 · 03-08-2011, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by landhoney

5K+ of Tom's post are him saying this exact statement though.

Tom, keep beating the drum though, your posts always apply and help put things in perspective.

I can't help myself even if I wanted to, Seth!

Krish the Fish · 03-06-2011, 03:10 AM

I like to smoke quality, regardless of what country they are from. If that's Nicaragua, DR, or Cuba, so be it.

I like Viajes, Anejos, and Behikes, Edmundo Dantes, etc. Doesn't matter where they come from, as long as they taste good

MurphysLaw · 03-06-2011, 08:45 AM

I agree with the smoke what you like, like what you smoke, but I'm always open for suggestions. It's very rare that I go into a B&M and don't walk out with something suggested by someone in the store. Sometimes I like 'em, sometimes I don't, and I'd never tell someone what they're smoking is crap just because it didn't appeal to me.

Average Joe · 03-06-2011, 11:58 AM

My #1 criteria for a cigar is it has ot be less that $5. Whether I get it from the devil auction site for that price or the B&M is running a special, must be less than $5.

From there taste rules. I like different tastes for different times of the day. I don't care too much for brands (except a couple that are strikeouts) but they do serve as a good guidepost for quality.

03-06-2011, 12:17 PM

It's kinda like music for me, if you like, you like, if you don't, you don't

03-06-2011, 12:52 PM

When I think of a "snob" I think of someone who critiques what others smoke. In that sense I don't think I'm a snob at all, smoke what you like how you like it. When it comes to what I smoke, I haven't been around enough to be a snob, but I would avoid gas station cigars. Long story short, I marked the sometimes box. Taste is the pen ultimate.

Blueface · 03-06-2011, 01:01 PM

Has the OP identified what a "cigar snob" in this poll means to HIM?
Can't see everyone assuming what he means.
I have no clue if I am a snob or not as to him it may have a completely different meaning than it does to me.

Interesting that if you google "definition of cigar snob", this thread comes up as first on list.

So......let's not disappoint and define it then see if anything on the list on the poll applies.

To help better define it, Snob to me has a condescending tone. If one can afford premium cigars and enjoys them, why are they a snob?
If one likes Cubans only, why are they a Snob?

View Poll Results: Cigar Snob?
Yes. I am a CC cigar snob.	10	7.41%
Yes. I am a NC cigar snob.	6	4.44%
Yes. But, I smoke top shelf from any country. Only the best!	16	11.85%
No. I am not a cigar snob. I smoke ANYTHING.	28	20.74%
Sometimes I am a cigar snob. Brands matter but taste rules all.	63	46.67%
Sometimes I am a cigar snob. When I can afford to be.	12	8.89%
Voters: 135. You may not vote on this poll

03-05-2011, 07:08 PM	#2
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) HEY! I'm a Starfish! __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-05-2011, 06:45 PM	#3
Sauer Grapes Snatchin' yo people up Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2,235 Trading: (44)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) I probably should have read all the options before choosing... I'm somewhat of a brand snob (CC and NC), but taste rules all. There are expensive brands I can't stand and cheap brands I love.

03-06-2011, 03:27 AM	#4
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) It's cnob. __________________

03-08-2011, 10:43 AM	#6
kickerb Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) never had a CC, so that option is out the window Last edited by kickerb; 03-08-2011 at 10:43 AM. Reason: spelling

03-08-2011, 11:21 AM	#7
MajorCaptSilly Sklee Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Location: Mishawaka, IN Posts: 2,523 Trading: (30)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) I thought the poll was asking if I was a Cigar Slob! I'm always getting ashes all over myself, so I answered Yes. MCS __________________ Pillsbury, Minneapolis, Prince, Spoon Bridge and Cherry, coinkydink?

03-08-2011, 01:09 PM	#8
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: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) Since the OP probably never saw my question as that is what ignore lists are for, I figured I would "bump" this thread and define the root or key word "snob" based on my Google skills. Once that was accomplished, adding cigar to the front and understanding the meaning was easy. Snob defined is as follows: –noun 1. a person who imitates, cultivates, or slavishly admires social superiors and is condescending or overbearing to others. 2. a person who believes himself or herself an expert or connoisseur in a given field and is condescending toward or disdainful of those who hold other opinions or have different tastes regarding this field: a musical snob. Key words here are "condescending", "overbearing" and "disdainful". Personally knowing many of the folks that have responded on this thread, adding cigar to this meaning does not define you in any way. I may be a litany of things but because I enjoy the finer things in life whenever and every time I can, I guess I now know I cannot participate in this poll. If need be, I can also google those new three words. __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian

03-05-2011, 07:12 PM	#9
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 71,308 Trading: (60)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) OK, honestly? I prefer Cuban tobacco, but I try to keep an open mind (and palate). Actually, 3 of the last 5 cigars I smoked this week were NCs. But I smoke Cuban 95+ percent of the time. If that makes me a snob in someone else's eyes, I could care less. I smoke what I like, and like what I smoke. You should do the same. Couldn't find an option to express that. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

03-05-2011, 07:18 PM	#11
DMK S.O.B. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Darryl Location: Hamilton, ON. Canada. Posts: 2,747 Trading: (86)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) Smoke what you like, like what you smoke. I'll try just about anything.... once. Never a Gurkha again.. __________________ Darryl, SOB...

03-06-2011, 03:10 AM	#15
Krish the Fish Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Krishna Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 164 Trading: (2)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) I like to smoke quality, regardless of what country they are from. If that's Nicaragua, DR, or Cuba, so be it. I like Viajes, Anejos, and Behikes, Edmundo Dantes, etc. Doesn't matter where they come from, as long as they taste good

03-06-2011, 08:45 AM	#16
MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) I agree with the smoke what you like, like what you smoke, but I'm always open for suggestions. It's very rare that I go into a B&M and don't walk out with something suggested by someone in the store. Sometimes I like 'em, sometimes I don't, and I'd never tell someone what they're smoking is crap just because it didn't appeal to me.

03-06-2011, 11:58 AM	#17
Average Joe Livin' the dream! Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Name Location: Over Yonder Posts: 183 Trading: (10)	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) My #1 criteria for a cigar is it has ot be less that $5. Whether I get it from the devil auction site for that price or the B&M is running a special, must be less than $5. From there taste rules. I like different tastes for different times of the day. I don't care too much for brands (except a couple that are strikeouts) but they do serve as a good guidepost for quality.

03-06-2011, 12:17 PM	#18
Beegerply Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) It's kinda like music for me, if you like, you like, if you don't, you don't

03-06-2011, 12:52 PM	#19
TheFool Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) When I think of a "snob" I think of someone who critiques what others smoke. In that sense I don't think I'm a snob at all, smoke what you like how you like it. When it comes to what I smoke, I haven't been around enough to be a snob, but I would avoid gas station cigars. Long story short, I marked the sometimes box. Taste is the pen ultimate.

03-06-2011, 01:01 PM	#20
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: Are you a cigar 'snob'? (poll) Has the OP identified what a "cigar snob" in this poll means to HIM? Can't see everyone assuming what he means. I have no clue if I am a snob or not as to him it may have a completely different meaning than it does to me. Interesting that if you google "definition of cigar snob", this thread comes up as first on list. So......let's not disappoint and define it then see if anything on the list on the poll applies. To help better define it, Snob to me has a condescending tone. If one can afford premium cigars and enjoys them, why are they a snob? If one likes Cubans only, why are they a Snob? __________________ Little known fact: I am a former member of the Village People - The Indian