You're an Idiot if You Smoke Pipes More Than $50!

[admin]

Just kidding!
But read my latest editorial anyway ... Snobbery Is As Snobbery Does
EDIT: Bumped after reading this thread that got closed:

http://pipesmagazine.com/forums/topic/way-out-of-line

 

[irishsmoker]

Awesome read Kevin! Thank you! It's gave me a different perspective on snobbery!

 

[gmwolford]

Good read, Kevin. Variety is, indeed, the spice of life and this hobby is one of great subjection, purely personal.

 

[papipeguy]

Yep, they're out there in all shapes and forms. I knew a guy who drank Hennesy XO with Coke. I didn't know if he's a reverse snob or just an idiot. I settled on idiot.

 

[hobie1dog]

Remember, we are all idiots, only on different subjects.

 

[jcinpa]

Yep, they're out there in all shapes and forms. I knew a guy who drank Hennesy XO with Coke. I didn't know if he's a reverse snob or just an idiot. I settled on idiot.

He put XO in Coke?

 

[keith929]

Yep, they're out there in all shapes and forms. I knew a guy who drank Hennesy XO with Coke. I didn't know if he's a reverse snob or just an idiot. I settled on idiot.

You missed the point. As long as he enjoys it that way who's to say different

 

[cigrmaster]

Thanks for a great read Kevin. I have seen both ends of the snobbery issue in both pipes and cigars. Snobbery in any form speaks to the insecurities of the person who is being a snob. I learned a long time ago that people should do what gives them pleasure and to never look down your nose at how they do it. One of the reasons that I like this site so much is there has been no snobbery that I have seen since I started coming here, unlike other pipe sites on the web.

 

[kabong30]

Wise words. The gun community is rife with this as well. I run a $400 Philippine (RIA) 1911 at the range and people look down their noses at it until they see it shoot. On the flip side I see people run down folks that would buy a Nighthawk Custom. it's whatever works and makes you happy.

 

[gmwolford]

Remember, we are all idiots, only on different subjects.[/quotes

Amen

 

[jcinpa]

Wise words. The gun community is rife with this as well. I run a $400 Philippine (RIA) 1911 at the range and people look down their noses at it until they see it shoot. On the flip side I see people run down folks that would buy a Nighthawk Custom. it's whatever works and makes you happy.

Funny, I just posted similar stuff in comments on the article. I own a Nighthawk, but I also own box-stock utilitarian guns, too. They all shoot well, and I see guys win IDPA matches with just about any gun you can imagine. You pays your money and you takes your choice!
The XO in coke guy, though? Still an idiot.

 

[pstlpkr]

I hope I’m no pipe snob.

I know I’m no fan of some maker’s pipes, then again I’m a fan of others.

However; I’ll never criticize anyone for their preferences, or their choices.

After all, my collection goes from Cobs to Cavicchis.

And, as for tobacco… I enjoy codger blends, as well as boutiques.

Like everyone else, I have my likes, and dislikes.

Great read Kevin.

 

[shawn622]

Didn't I start a thread proclaiming my idiocy awhile back? Like everyone said, good read :D

 

[brewshooter]

I think it’s also important to understand that, simply expressing a strong personal like or dislike for a product is not, in and of itself, snobbery. Unfortunately, I’ve seen many times where someone makes a well-argued pitch for or against a way of doing something, the whole time being quite respectful of the opposing viewpoint, and the trolls simply can’t wait to come out of the woodwork, mocking and pointing and crying, “Snob, snob!!! Come quick and see the snob!”
Submitted my same thoughts on the article as well Kevin. Thanks for the thought provoking discussion!

 

[numbersix]

Excellent article Kevin! Nice read.

 

[admin]

Thanks for the comments here and on the article.
If you didn't put comments on the article, can you please copy / paste what you put in this thread into the commenting section?

 

[oldredbeard]

Good read Kevin, I agree one of the things I have enjoyed so much about this forum is the lack of snobbery here.
In the "What are you smoking now" thread you can find any tobacco in any pipe, its cool just to see that.

 

[admin]

That's 'cause we don't take kindly to no snobs 'round these here parts!

 

[ravkesef]

I have my eye on a Dr Bob that goes for around $400. It’s beautiful, and I wonder if I’ll get $400 worth of pleasure out of it. I have Charatans, Dunhills, Connoisseurs, a Preben Holm, some GBDs, all told around 70 pipes, and I have 3 Missouri Meerschaums that, if the truth be known, give me as fine a smoke as I get in any briar. If you want to tell me that my palate is dead, you may be right. Yet I smoke my pipe for my pleasure alone. I couldn’t make it to the Chicago show this year, and my wife said that for the airfare, I could buy a really fine pipe, perhaps even one that I might have bought at the show. Maybe I will–and that Dr. Bob sits waiting. Of course, there are also some Cavicchis that are waiting to be purchased, maybe a Castello. then there’s also, ….help!

 

[gnatjulio]

Awesome article. Totally grabbed me with the heading. I guess my take is to each his own. I guess I am in the moderate range in preference(tho I love my MM Cobs). And I dont believe (as I think most if not all on this forum would agree) that I can give a care as to how much someone else spends on their pipe of choice. As long as they enjoy the experience. I would appreciate if I could stop being outbid on a decent higher end pipe at a modest price on ebay tho.