Cobs and Codgers Who Smoke Them!

[telescopes]

I've always been fascinated by people like my father, who can sit on his front porch overlooking Table Rock Lake, and smoke his corn cob for hours while sitting in his favorite rocking chair from Cracker Barrel.

Corn cobs...they ain't just for breakfast.

But why are cobs still a thing. I toured the factory in Washington, Missouri years ago. It is a sheltered workshop for people with cognitive challenges. I was impressed by the set up and dedication they had to providing meaningful jobs for their workers. I don't believe most people know this.

But why are you smoking corn cobs? Is it the pipe or does it say something about you? Are you a codger?

 

[edger]

I like them because they smoke beautifully, are inexpensive, and they provide me a satisfying dose of Americana. Now I'm adding the comforting thought that they support the less fortunate.

 

[canucklehead]

I like cobs because they smoke well, I like the 'rustic' looks, they're fun to make/modify/personalize, and most importantly, because they're (I'm?) cheap.

 

[jei64822]

I'm not a huge fan, but I get the appeal for people who want something no-frills and dependable.

I will say I use my cobs when I'm fishing/hiking

 

[kurtbob]

For me they are light, cheap, comfortable to clench while working with my hands, smoke quite well and are more durable than most people think so.......in a word PRACTICAL!

 

[stokesdale]

Cheap cheap cheap cheap cheap cheap cheap...nostalgic and they taste like popcorn with the first few bowls...did I mention cheap?

I probably lose and/or break 3 or 4 pipes a year; even though I have briars up to about $100, cobs and Grabows are always my go to when I'm out in the fields or doing something rough.

 

[FurCoat]

I like them because they smoke beautifully, are inexpensive, and they provide me a satisfying dose of Americana. Now I'm adding the comforting thought that they support the less fortunate.

This +1

 

[pantsBoots]

With the exception of fine Balkan blends, I've found them to perform as good as a briar and in some cases better, as in the case of a Burley. The price point is very attractive after discovering their functionality. All 4 briars I have were gifts. The dozen cobs I have were all purchased by me. I do prefer briar for my straight Virginia blends, but have no qualms about packing a cob with FVF or BBF if my Virginia briar is in need of a cleaning

 

[mso489]

Cheap is nice. Great smoking is especially nice. My just learning that the MM factory in Washington, Missouri, is a sheltered workshop is excellent. The fact that my buffalo plaid lumberjack shirt wearing dad smoked them intermittent with his briars is outstanding. The fact that they have a rustic unpretentious down home swagger is perfection. My sense that nothing could enhance fine clothes more than the eye jangle of smoking a cob at the same time is wonderful. The fact that not everyone likes them is a big bonus. For me, there's nothing not to like. Bon fume. By coincidence, I happen to be smoking a C&D/MM special edition nose warmer poker cob at the moment.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

If they made one that cost $500 and when you see it, it obvious signifies that I am better than everyone else, I'd consider buying one.

 

[canucklehead]

If they made one that cost $500 and when you see it, it obvious signifies that I am better than everyone else, I'd consider buying one.

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[telescopes]

A point of clarification. When I toured the factory in 1998, they did have employees there who worked at sheltered workshops. It appears that now only the cards that are attached to the pipes are made by a sheltered workshop. I thought I better call the factory for clarification as things stand today.

 

[Chasing Embers]

But why are you smoking corn cobs?

Because I prefer them to any other pipe.

Is it the pipe or does it say something about you?

The pipe.

Are you a codger?

Nope.

 

[Casual]

In a word: unpretentious. I hope they last for another 150 years.

I have a bent General and a Charles Towne Cobbler on the way. I have already dedicated the Cobbler to Lakelands, but I’m not sure about the general.

 

[gamzultovah]

If they made one that cost $500 and when you see it, it obvious signifies that I am better than everyone else, I'd consider buying one.

An honest answer...?

 

[ray47]

I guess at 74 yrs old and a corn cob pipe smoker for 54 yrs, I would qualify as an old codger. I like cobs because they make any blend taste good, with maybe the exception of latakia blends and their easy to clean and maintain. If I was to start all over again and know what I know now, I'd only smoke cobs and spend my money on tobacco.

 

[gamzultovah]

I like them because they smoke beautifully, are inexpensive, and they provide me a satisfying dose of Americana. Now I'm adding the comforting thought that they support the less fortunate.

This +2

 

[Chasing Embers]

If they made one that cost $500 and when you see it, it obvious signifies that I am better than everyone else, I'd consider buying one.

Were it not sold, I'd buy it.

 

[warren]

To me, cobs are disposables. They are great when fishing, driving a chainsaw and such. I guess that says I'm unwilling to expose briars and meers to loss or damage.

 

[Old School 3319]

Why are you asking a codger a question get the hell of my lawn