Quick Trivia Question

**mrtr33** · 01-07-2010, 03:55 PM

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.

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.

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

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.

**ndv21** · 01-07-2010, 04:14 PM

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

**ndv21** · 01-07-2010, 08:31 PM

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,

Congratulations KEITH!

You win this contest. PM me your addy and I will send your prize asap.

Thanks again to all for playing!

**Eville** · 01-07-2010, 09:43 PM

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.