I Am a YouTube Pipe Presenter

[brian64]

What people do not realize is that if everyone gets 15 minutes of fame, there's no point caring about whose fifteen minutes is on now.

Especially if everyone is doing their 15 mins at the same time.

Good point, brian64 (upgrade from brian32 no doubt).

That's the second time you've made that reference, and I just have to ask...am I supposed to know what that means? I've never used the name brian32 anywhere, and in fact, this is the only forum I've ever participated on. I'm not at all offended or anything, I'm just curious, because I honestly have no idea what you're referring to.

 

[deathmetal]

Especially if everyone is doing their 15 mins at the same time.

It would be like... white noise. Ever read that book?

I've never used the name brian32 anywhere

Like many intelligent people, you're overthinking. It's just a silly reference to the tendency to name programs/etc "name32" for 32-bit chips and "name64" for 64-bit chips. Please ignore, it's nerdcore

 

[brian64]

Ahh, I see. No problem at all...I was just curious. I know less than nothing about computer programming. And yes, overthinking is a big problem of mine.
White noise is a perfect analogy/metaphor. And no, I have not read that book...will have to look it up.

 

[lordofthepiperings]

I've been following pipe vlogs on YouTube for five or six years now. I love pipes and pipe tobacco and I enjoy watching videos people make discussing them. YouTube was a big help for me early on in my pipe smoking. Seeing guys pack, light, and tend a bowl helped a lot. The reviews opened me up to a lot more blends. It's been a great experience for me. I know it's not for everyone.

 

[deathmetal]

I have not read that book...will have to look it up.

http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/11762.White_Noise
I hope you enjoy it!

 

[phil67]

It's like listening to bad heavy metal

That was an excellent example of an oxymoron. Sorry, I just couldn’t resist that one. :wink:
Watching someone on YouTube give a tobacco review while smoking a pipe is positively stimulating. Some unknown YouTuber ‘reviewer’ lights up a pipe; takes a few puffs while being obliterated by plumes of smoke, utters a few words until interrupted by having to relight it again, and then rinse and repeat is spellbinding. It’s about as fascinating as watching two flies fornicate on a wall. It reminds me of the time I experienced true boredom when I first tried to watch a soccer game. I then realized that I could actually fall asleep with my eyes open.

 

[cosmicfolklore]

There is a positive. With guys like many here didn't grow up seeing guys smoke pipes, it gives these youngsters someone to emulate and learn from. That's a plus. I just wish there were more pipes being smoked on Youtube while doing something else, like discussing religion, art, science, music, or reading... anything, poetry, literature, the directions to making toast. Just people smoking pipes while doing something entertaining. Something that would pique my interest. Brian Levine's radio show does this. Even though it's pipe or tobacco related, he sometimes has discussions with folks about calligraphy, art, or lots of stuff that I never knew about. But, at least these Youtubers are at least providing a visual instruction for guys who learn better that way. And, I'd watch a short commercial length, as Sable mentioned, review. I just have no interest in setting around watching guys like I already hang out with dabbling and babbling like I already do to kill time. But, not everyone has an amazing pipe shop with local celebrities and local legends coming in and out all day. You guys just all move down here. Slow down, talk slower and smile more. :wink:

 

[deathmetal]

I just wish there were more pipes being smoked on Youtube while doing something else, like discussing religion, art, science, music, or reading... anything, poetry, literature

That is a most excellent idea. Pipe culture. You're onto something. But of the two of us, if it needs to be someone photogenic with a mellifluous voice, it's you.

 

[weezell]

HMMMmmmmm, Welcome to the forum, really, I guess, never mind :crazy: ...

 

[gmjabsky]

YTPC? 'Never heard of it....

 

[cigrmaster]

Anything that helps to promote pipes and tobacco cannot be a bad thing. I have seen this guys video's and they are great. He has naked woman and donkeys, what could be better than that?

 

[ophiuchus]

I thought long and hard about posting my response to this thread on YouTube and linking it here.
:: -Hmmmmm ....
It then occurred to me that I should wait 'til my post count is higher before being that big a smart ass. Love Royal Yacht, though ...

 

[deathmetal]

Love Royal Yacht, though ...

This guy's good.

 

[phil67]

I have seen this guys video's and they are great. He has naked woman and donkeys, what could be better than that?

OK then... I'm in!
Other than that, I'm only referring to YT pipe and tobacco reviews. As for video's that could possibly help a newbie with cleaning, lighting and or packing a pipe they can be of great help. Well, at times as there is a plethora of bogus crap on YT from those who simply copy other bogus crap just for the sake of making a video. Hell, if it were not for a YT video I would have never figured out how to resolve a troublesome issue that I had with my water heater. But, that was from a bonafide plumber and not some yokel who simply wanted to get his mug on YT.
By the way... I love Royal Yacht!

 

[deathmetal]

I love Royal Yacht!

So many good people here... good enough to forgive for their cracks about Pantera

 

[cigrmaster]

There is a saying about how even bad publicity is better than none, or something like that. So even if there is a load of douche bags wasting our time, it is still people talking about pipes and tobacco.
If I ever decide to do my video, it would be the be all and end all of pipe video's. I would start with a really tasteful lesbian act, complete with strap on and kielbasa. While I light my pipe, I would have a bearded lady explain what type of blend I am smoking. Next I would have siamese twins describe the room note, two noses are better than one. As I describe the flavors of the smoke for the next 30 minutes straight with no break, I let the pipe die out and have the 400 pound fat lady sit on my face for the same 30 minutes I described the flavors.
Now tell me it would not be the most watched video in the history of Youtube. My imagination knows no bounds.

 

[phil67]

Just make sure it's in HD and I'll look more forward to that than Godfather IV! :wink:

 

[metalheadycigarguy]

cigrmaster - sounds like a winner. Get to it. LOL
I get that the YTPC isn't for everyone, but cigrmaster is right. Even though you may dislike some of these individuals; they're discussing pipes and tobaccos and they're helping keep the hobby going. Without the new breed of pipe smokers the hobby will die off. So even though you may not like certain individuals or any at all, by these individuals doing reviews etc., they're helping out the pipe/tobacco companies with free advertising. They're also inspiring new people to pick up a pipe and give the hobby a try.
Each Pipe Presenter is different and has different things to offer to the community. Some stick to the simple how to video's or the tobacco and pipe reviews. Some just like to discuss their daily lives while enjoying a pipe. Some provide entertainment and come up with creative and funny things to discuss. As for me I provide all varieties of video's. I do cigar reviews, the occasional tobacco review, I discuss music and sports, sometimes I just throw out a ramble video, and sometimes I like to give a good rant. I know not all my video's are entertaining, actually I'm sure most are boring for most people but some people find them entertaining. Personally most the video's I do are for me, and I just hope that someone else can get some entertainment of knowledge from my videos.

 

[ophiuchus]

... good enough to forgive for their cracks about Pantera

My only cracks about Pantera would involve references to warm feelings of nostalgia. I still have Far Beyond Driven on my phone.

 

[deathmetal]

Pantera was a little bit after my time, but I understand a lot of people like them still. Very bluesy hard rock/heavy metal with a strong rhythm guitar presence.