Quick Trivia Question

I was listening to the radio this morning and there was a guest speaker on a show talking about cigars. He came out with a few facts that seemed interesting. I am using them as questions for this simple contest.

Rules:
- 50 posts or more needed to take part in this
- Both questions have to be correct in order to win
- I will offer "Hot/Cold" references to all submissions.

Prize:
3 sticks from my humi (gotta get rid of some blunts and macanudos :smiley36:) j/k. It'll be something good I promise.

Deadline:
This will be a quickie, Thursday, Jan 7. 2010 by 5:00 pm Central Time

Ready?????? GO!

1. Should you take the band off a cigar before lighting it? Why or why not? (Personal preference does not count) This should be an easy one.
2. What is the history of the "cigar band"? Why was it originally introduced?

1. No, the band is intended to add to the experience of the cigar by looking down the cigar with the band on it while smoking it.
2. The bands are a sort of family crest representing the original families that made cigars.

Those are my guesses!

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Originally Posted by denver24

1. No, the band is intended to add to the experience of the cigar by looking down the cigar with the band on it while smoking it.
2. The bands are a sort of family crest representing the original families that made cigars.

Those are my guesses!

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Cold!

I really need to get 50 posts...I feel like I could win this one, or at least that second question. Good luck guys. I will keep reading to see if my original idea is correct.

1. No you don't take the band off before lighting it, it may tear the wrapper. it also lets people know your not smoking a cheap cigar.
you should or can take the band off when it burns down close to it, The heat will loosen the glue and lessen the chance of messing up your cigar.

2. the cigar band was started to lessen the chance of counterfeiting cigars from Cuba. It also added a way to recognize different brands/company that made the cigars

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Originally Posted by Mangyrat

1. No you don't take the band off before lighting it, it may tear the wrapper. it also lets people know your not smoking a cheap cigar.
you should or can take the band off when it burns down close to it, The heat will loosen the glue and lessen the chance of messing up your cigar.

2. the cigar band was started to lessen the chance of counterfeiting cigars from Cuba.

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Toasty

No, the band stays on for the same reason it was originally created.

Bands were developed to prevent tobacco staining of fingers, particularly women's fingers.

1. No, you need that sucker on so you know which end to light :smiley36:

2. I think Dennis might be right, but I think it was also meant to help keep the cigar held together.

Thanks for the contest - hopefully people read the rules (and follow them) - grrr...

-Buzz

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Originally Posted by bigwhiteash

No, the band stays on for the same reason it was originally created.

Bands were developed to prevent tobacco staining of fingers, particularly women's fingers.

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Warm

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Originally Posted by buzz

1. No, you need that sucker on so you know which end to light :smiley36:

2. I think Dennis might be right, but I think it was also meant to help keep the cigar held together.

Thanks for the contest - hopefully people read the rules (and follow them) - grrr...

-Buzz

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" Cause you're hot and you're cold,
You're Yes then you're no..."

I love this!

2. it also added a way to recognize different brands/company that made the cigars. i don't know how i forgot that part.

1. No, you don't want to tear the wrapper.
2. To help keep the cigar held together.

But my original #1 was a better answer I think...

-Buzz

1. The cigar band should never be removed, its to keep your drool from running down the cigar and putting it out when smoking a tasty Cuban.


2. same as number 1.:smiley36:

Thanks for the contest, Nelson.

1) Take that band off, especially on Gurkha perfectos. Then, you can be confused on which end to light, and subsequently hop on chat to ask BWA what to do. Of course, it will still unravel.

2) The cigar band created as a response to devine intervention by the God of Tobacco. Its purpose is to keep the God of Tobacco happy with cool designs & varying sizes. The God of Tobacco is picky, and believes that the spice of life is variety.

:smiley4:Will

1. Leave them on so guys like me don't clip and light the end of my finger.
2. Bands were created originally by Tommy Tobaccy for a golden ticket contest to tour the the original Cohiba factory.

http://i904.photobucket.com/albums/a...igh-769156.jpg...

1. take it off....none of you business what I'm smoking.
2. invented to prevent tobacco staining the white gloves of gentlemen.

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Originally Posted by dr. cox

I really need to get 50 posts...I feel like I could win this one, or at least that second question. Good luck guys. I will keep reading to see if my original idea is correct.

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That's o.k., when you get past 50, everyone will just add the good old, "Can't be an asshat" qualifier. :smiley2:

1.Never take the band off the cigar. It is seen as a status symbol and enables you to look down on anyone who isn't smoking a Macanudo. They are clearly lesser than you.

2.The bands came about to give the members of high society another way to keep down the peasants who could not afford the bands.

The band should not be removed before smoking because the glue might tear the cigar wrapper.

The band was originated to keep the tabacco from staining fingers or gloves.

Keith

thanks for the contest Nelson

1. Leave the band on while lighting and 10-15 mins. later discreetly remove the band. Proper ettiquete!:smiley37:

2. Not sure about the band history...my guess it started as an early form of advertising.

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Originally Posted by MemphisFred

1. Leave the band on while lighting and 10-15 mins. later discreetly remove the band. Proper ettiquete!:smiley37:

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Nice, I didn't catch the "before smoking" part.

Not only do you need to take it off, you need to take it off right away so you can pass out "genuine Habanos" to your freeloading friends who wouldn't know a good cigar from oregano leaves wrapped in brown paper.

They were originally intended as decorations that you could use to adorn a picture frame, humidor, coffee table or bar, or just to save them in a jar. Over the years there have been many stories, but this is the real reason.

Did I win?




P.S. I'm only kidding around. I have heard several stories, but have no idea which one is right. I in no way intend to minimize your contest. Thanks for doing it..

Does the current "Artic Blast" have anything to do with everyone's responses? lol

1. Should you take the band off a cigar before lighting it? Why or why not? (Personal preference does not count) This should be an easy one.

No, because every time you do, god kills a kitten...think of the kittens!!!!


2. What is the history of the "cigar band"? Why was it originally introduced?

Well, the Cigar Band started off as a punk band back in the day. When they realized they couldn't make any money off smoking cigars and playing punk music at the same time, they decided to go to METAL!! Since that conversion in '79 they slowly started to gain fame, however, Azmadeus Fuente, lead guitar and founding member, decided that he want to to another project and left the band to raise rabbits and smoke banana's. Without their main song writer, the band decide to write what they knew could sell on the market and in '85 they started to make porn/elevator music. To this day they are the most successful elevator band ever.

Did I win?

Dr. Lopaka

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Originally Posted by ndv21

1. Should you take the band off a cigar before lighting it? Why or why not? (Personal preference does not count) This should be an easy one.

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No. The band should be left on upon lighting and until the cigar becomes warm; this loosens the glue on the band from the wrapper. It should be easier to take off at that point as well.

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2. What is the history of the "cigar band"? Why was it originally introduced?

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The cigar band was introduced by a man named Gustave Bock, who wanted to label the cigars he exported. The paper ring bearing his signature was intended to be a status symbol for the people who smoked his cigars.

1:45 left to submit your answers. Good Luck!

Thanks to all for participating.

The origin of this contest was an interview that took place on Sirius Radio Channel 99 (Playboy radio). The hosts were interviewing Aaron Sigmond who is one of the authors of the book "Playboy: The Book of Cigars". The answers to the questions on this contest are solely based on Mr. Sigmond's interview:

Answer to question 1:
The band should not be taken off because of the risk of tearing the wrapper. You may remove the band as the cigar gets shorter/hotter.

Answer to question 2:
The original history of the cigar band is that it used to be a simple ribbon. The purpose of this ribbon was to keep the white gloves of "Catherine the Great" from being soiled while she smoked a cigar. This is how the cigar band tradition was started.

Therefore, following the rules of the competition, the person who answered both questions right is the winner. (I did not expect anyone to get the "Catherine the Great" deal). So, :smiley32:Congratulations KEITH!:smiley32:
You win this contest. PM me your addy and I will send your prize asap.

Thanks again to all for playing!

Congrats Keith and thanks for the contest NDV21. As for most people's answers being on the silly side, I attribute that to all of the legitimate ideas already having been taken.

Congrats Keith and thanks for the contest, Nelson.

I'm confused, which answers were silly?

-Buzz

Thanks for the contest!

Holy crap I won???

Thanks again for the contest.

PM on the way

Keith

Thanks for the contest Nelson! Congrats to ya Keith, ya smart ol dog. :smiley2:

Congrats, Keith!

Thanks for the contest, Nelson!

Congrats Keith! I hope you enjoy your prize! You lucky dog you. Way to go!

I'd like to thank all of the people that made this possible...really though, I would like to thank everyone on this board, y'all have led me to alot of info for this wonderful hobby of cigar smoking (wish it was only a hobby).

Keith

Keith,

Your winnings are on their way.

DC# 0309 2880 0000 6575 1657

Enjoy!

Nelson

Waiting like a 5 year old on Christmas eve.

Got my prize winning yesterday, and all I can say is...Holy crap...nice selection, thanks again Nelson.

Keith

You're very welcome :smiley20: