CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be shot - Page 3

macpappy · 11-07-2009, 08:01 AM

Obviously the ad was produced by non-cigar smokers. When shooting product photography, the focal point of the image is often "dressed up" to make it look better. I would say that someone on the set said, "Let's make them look shiny and brand new!" without considering the fact that cigars don't glisten like a well-oiled piece of machinery.

This is nothing new for print advertising. Did you know that most of the food used in advertising and to illustrate articles and recipe books isn't real? That's because real food doesn't hold up well under the lights or for as long as necessary to get the perfect photo. My favorite is ice cream. Most of the time they use mash potatoes.

I like good cigars. I don't smoke Te-Amo's

VirtualSmitty · 11-07-2009, 10:20 AM

Interesting photo. Te-Amo actually has what I consider the most entertaining cigar ad i've seen all year. In the issue with the entourage folks on the cover they ran an ad for Te-Amo nub-like cigars

Starscream · 11-08-2009, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Skywalker

I'd smoke one!!!

A little greasy looking, but I'd try it.

Rabidsquirrel · 11-07-2009, 10:37 AM

Looks like they just finished up working out at the gym.

s15driftking · 11-07-2009, 05:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabidsquirrel

Looks like they just finished up working out at the gym.

hilarious!!!

gbum · 11-07-2009, 06:55 PM

hurm.... hot dog...

neoflex · 11-08-2009, 06:54 AM

Was in Barnes & Noble yesterday and of course I had to make my way over to the magazine rack after reading this discussion. That ad looked ridiculous and had I been Te-Amo I think I would seriously be thinking about firing my ad agency. Those sticks looked absolutely horrendous and no way would that ad get me thinking "Hey, I need to try one of those.". Last time I checked smoking plastic will bring the cancer on in a hurry.

Les Nessman · 11-08-2009, 07:11 AM

Wow, brilliant ad!

I mean after all, when was the last time there was a three page discussion on Te-amo around here?

11-08-2009, 08:07 AM

gee, I don't know, let's see how petty this thread REALLY is....

CA page 161. Of coures, no comments made about that (shocking)

JR Cigars - Thank you NCRadioMan and weak link for remembering that. Kudos to S15driftking for remembering the website photos.

Famous Smoke Shop (LK Holiday2009) - oh, pick a page...67, 69, 70

Cigar.Com (October 2009) - the ENTIRE catalog

Cigars International (Nov 2009) - throughout the catalog

Cigar Magazine (Winter 2009) - pg 2 (oh wait, same ad!), pg 70, 86, 102

And for the "Nub" comparisons??

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Originally Posted by VirtualSmitty

In the issue with the entourage folks on the cover they ran an ad for Te-Amo nub-like cigars

Guess you haven't been paying much attention, considering Felipe Gregorio was marketing the "Fat Boy" (3 1/2 x 55) since, oh, 2002...(technically 2000, according to the article quoted below) -

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The cigars -- which look as if someone sliced a robusto in half -- were conceived by owner Philip Wynne and vice president of national sales Michael "Micky" Pegg two years ago at the Retail Tobacco Dealers Association annual trade show in San Antonio. The pudgy smoke was originally intended solely as a sales vehicle, so that cigar store owners could sample Felipe Gregorio's various blends of tobacco without taking an hour to smoke each cigar. But the oddball smokes were an unintentional hit. "Everyone complimented the size and the flavor," said Wynne, and what started out as merely a sampler size expanded into an entire line.

Funny thing....they still make that same cigar to this day....

icehog3 · 11-08-2009, 08:09 AM

My butt itches.

Whee · 11-08-2009, 08:12 AM

Someone needs a hug.

macpappy · 11-08-2009, 08:24 AM

Actually this thread would be more at home in a graphic designer/advertising forum.

And if Te-Amo should be mad about anything then look more closely at the thin, ragged black line around a couple of the cigars. That's indication of poor work by the person clipping the background from around those cigars. Another thing is that the highlights are different on some of the cigars. The highlight should all be from the same direction.

The way I look at it is that we can't discuss politics so we might as well pick on something else.

11-08-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by macpappy

And if Te-Amo should be mad about anything then look more closely at the thin, ragged black line around a couple of the cigars. That's indication of poor work by the person clipping the background from around those cigars. Another thing is that the highlights are different on some of the cigars. The highlight should all be from the same direction.

You realize that you are the FIRST person to catch AND mention that major flaw in this thread Mac??

macpappy · 11-08-2009, 03:37 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

You realize that you are the FIRST person to catch AND mention that major flaw in this thread Mac??

That's because I'm a professional. It's what I do for a living.

pnoon · 11-08-2009, 08:25 AM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

My butt itches.

It's obvious what brought that on.

captain53 · 11-08-2009, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by OLS

December 09

I would be MORTIFIED if is had paid for the ad on page 110. I am sure the
advertising company said, "NO, it will look great! Trust Us."

Whipper Snapper · 11-08-2009, 04:45 PM

Tom, the real question is te-amo or gurkha

s15driftking · 11-08-2009, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by tecnorobo

tom, the real question is te-amo or gurkha

bite your tongue!!!!!

:d:d:d:d

11-07-2009, 08:01 AM	#1
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho Obviously the ad was produced by non-cigar smokers. When shooting product photography, the focal point of the image is often "dressed up" to make it look better. I would say that someone on the set said, "Let's make them look shiny and brand new!" without considering the fact that cigars don't glisten like a well-oiled piece of machinery. This is nothing new for print advertising. Did you know that most of the food used in advertising and to illustrate articles and recipe books isn't real? That's because real food doesn't hold up well under the lights or for as long as necessary to get the perfect photo. My favorite is ice cream. Most of the time they use mash potatoes. I like good cigars. I don't smoke Te-Amo's __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

11-07-2009, 10:20 AM	#2
VirtualSmitty WiP!? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Joe Location: The Evil Empire Posts: 2,084 Trading: (0)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho Interesting photo. Te-Amo actually has what I consider the most entertaining cigar ad i've seen all year. In the issue with the entourage folks on the cover they ran an ad for Te-Amo nub-like cigars __________________ We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid - Benjamin Franklin

11-07-2009, 10:37 AM	#4
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho Looks like they just finished up working out at the gym.

11-07-2009, 06:55 PM	#6
gbum Feeling at Home Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Asyraf Location: Cyberjaya-Malaysia Posts: 772 Trading: (0)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho hurm.... hot dog... __________________ http://mrgbum.wordpress.com

11-08-2009, 06:54 AM	#7
neoflex I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: John Location: Monroe, NC Posts: 2,765 Trading: (32)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho Was in Barnes & Noble yesterday and of course I had to make my way over to the magazine rack after reading this discussion. That ad looked ridiculous and had I been Te-Amo I think I would seriously be thinking about firing my ad agency. Those sticks looked absolutely horrendous and no way would that ad get me thinking "Hey, I need to try one of those.". Last time I checked smoking plastic will bring the cancer on in a hurry. __________________

11-08-2009, 07:11 AM	#8
Les Nessman Still Watching My Back Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Randy Location: Astoria Posts: 65 Trading: (7)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho Wow, brilliant ad! I mean after all, when was the last time there was a three page discussion on Te-amo around here?

11-08-2009, 08:09 AM	#10
icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 72,068 Trading: (60)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho My butt itches. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

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Whee formerly illinoishoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Sean Location: Bishopville, SC Posts: 3,593 Trading: (17)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho Someone needs a hug. __________________ "Maybe I'm wrong, when they tell me they're right…..naaaaahhhhhh, I'm an asshooooooleeee"--Denis Leary

11-08-2009, 08:24 AM	#12
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho Actually this thread would be more at home in a graphic designer/advertising forum. And if Te-Amo should be mad about anything then look more closely at the thin, ragged black line around a couple of the cigars. That's indication of poor work by the person clipping the background from around those cigars. Another thing is that the highlights are different on some of the cigars. The highlight should all be from the same direction. The way I look at it is that we can't discuss politics so we might as well pick on something else. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

11-08-2009, 04:45 PM	#17
Whipper Snapper 95% Banter 5% MMM Habanos Join Date: Feb 2009 First Name: Blake Location: Shawnee Posts: 1,037 Trading: (0)	Re: CA Magazine page 110...someone ought to be sho Tom, the real question is te-amo or gurkha __________________ "I don't feel that smoking makes me ashamed, and therefore I mean to smoke to the glory of God." -Charles Spurgeon.