Hearth & Home Magnum.... What?

[anthonyrosenthal74]

It’s a condom brand here

Haha I almost said it, but chose not to. Glad you did!

 

[anthonyrosenthal74]

Loses the appeal with no Opus.

It really kind of does.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

It’s a condom brand here

We made them change the name to Average down here in Alabama.

 

[The Benedictine]

We made them change the name to Average down here in Alabama.

 

[Sig]

And from Pipes & Cigars own website. Seems AI was correct.
Due to the cost of the Oriental leaf used, they changed the blend, and the name.
From P&C website.....
"Additionally, because the Orientals were so costly, a new line had to be created, and the Hearth & Home Marquee Series was born.
If you enjoy vibrant Latakia blends that aren't too heavy and have an amazing aroma, you owe it to yourself to try Magnum."

 

[brian64]

It is a weird word to have copyrighted. Magnum Opus refers to the greatest piece of art in an artist's lifetime. Everyone should be free to say that this or that product is their Magnum Opus.

True...they can, and they did:

I mean, the tin just doesn't even look right with "Opus" not included. I suppose you could write it in with a Sharpie. View attachment 379583

That would make it an Opus Insert:

 

[woodsroad]

Opie’s Sphagnum!

 

[brian64]

If a vowel is $200, what's the going rate for outlandish assumptions?

Sorry, but they're a dime a dozen around here.

 

[mortonbriar]

There's jus' no 'ope, is there.

 

[renfield]

Sorry, but they're a dime a dozen around here.

Up to a dime? I’ll sell if they hit 15 cents.

 

[lazar]

Isn't it moot anyway, considering H&H are all going away after the STG buyout?

 

[captainsousie]

The question is, now is it ribbed for someone's pleasure? (To update the saying for our modern times?)

 

[anotherbob]

We actually have no idea what happened, per se. It could very well be that this was all the result of being nice.
It is a weird word to have copyrighted. Magnum Opus refers to the greatest piece of art in an artist's lifetime. Everyone should be free to say that this or that product is their Magnum Opus.
This probably should have been argued in court.

That is the thing. It has nothing to do with court it's straight up bullying. They know it won't hold up in court. They know that it's not worth the cost of going to court to win the fight.
Basically it's a really jerk move.

 

[anotherbob]

The question is, now is it ribbed for someone's pleasure? (To update the saying for our modern times?)

I just want to say I was thinking something similar.
Finally a pipe tobacco that fits.

 

[Richmond B. Funkenhouser]

Maybe they couldnt source the opus leaves anymore.

 

[mortonbriar]

And why didn't they just make it 'Magnum Pus'???

 

[coming to_falling too]

And why didn't they just make it 'Magnum Pus'???

This is the obvious answer

 

[Auxsender]

And why didn't they just make it 'Magnum Pus'???

Cuz they fucked up.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

That is the thing. It has nothing to do with court it's straight up bullying. They know it won't hold up in court. They know that it's not worth the cost of going to court to win the fight.
Basically it's a really jerk move.

I eat “cease and desist” letters for breakfast. Breakfast of champions Defendants.

 

[wyfbane]

Guess we should be glad they didn't try something slick, like being "close" to the original.

Like Magnum Lupus