what is a cigar bomb?

Started by Chadboskie, 08/06/2014 05:38 PM

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Chadboskie

Ive been trying to figure out how this works and what its all about, but from reading posts, I see its when people send other people cigars. Is this a group thing to get into? Or how is it decided who gets bombed and by whom? Just trying to learn more about the site. Thanks guys

mpurtle01

Pick someone, send them cigars, be prepared for retaliation.

05Venturer

Random acts of Cigar Kindness. LOL
Kent
 Guru of Cynicism & Cigars

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Brlesq

Quotempurtle01 - 8/6/2014  8:39 PM

Pick someone, send them cigars, be prepared for retaliation.

But the purpose is not to expect retaliation, because it is not required.  Just think of it more as a kind act that gets your credibility up in the community (they should leave you feedback on your profile) and public recognition.  Its all about karma . . . what goes around comes around.
Bruce
Chief Enabler 
Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


Chadboskie

And then you get one of those sweet badges I see so many guys have on here? ok. I thought maybe that what was going on. I didn't know if it was a group or competition or something. Very nice.

kxthor911

Quote05Venturer - 8/6/2014  7:41 PM  Random acts of Cigar Kindness. LOL

X2 - The way I like to look at it is we are sorta a brotherhood here. A lot of times it will come when you least expect it. Like for me today, thanks Brad, Vroomp  :dancing:  

Hello my name is Nick and I just bought a box of... (courtesy of Stephen and Rob(serious cigars))

Yes its fast, no you cant drive it.

bmac7754

If you choose to bomb a person, its up to you and not required at all.  Usually newbies get picked on right away, or perhaps you notice somebody talking about cigars they would like to try and you have them to give to them.  

 Just like when people bash Gurkha, well I might send a Gurkha pack to them

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Mark Twain




Brlesq

Quotebmac7754 - 8/6/2014  9:06 PM

If you choose to bomb a person, its up to you and not required at all.  Usually newbies get picked on right away, or perhaps you notice somebody talking about cigars they would like to try and you have them to give to them.  

 Just like when people bash Gurkha, well I might send a Gurkha pack to them


Remind me to keep my mouth shut!!
Bruce
Chief Enabler 
Guru of Decorum & Sarcasm


Hey! How come Habana is written on here with a Sharpie ?!?

A day without whiskey is like . . . just kidding, I have no idea!


bmac7754

QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2014  9:33 PM  
Quotebmac7754 - 8/6/2014  9:06 PM  

If you choose to bomb a person, its up to you and not required at all.  Usually newbies get picked on right away, or perhaps you notice somebody talking about cigars they would like to try and you have them to give to them.  

 Just like when people bash Gurkha, well I might send a Gurkha pack to them

Remind me to keep my mouth shut!!  

 

"It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog." - Mark Twain




kxthor911

Quotebmac7754 - 8/6/2014  8:40 PM  
QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2014  9:33 PM  
Quotebmac7754 - 8/6/2014  9:06 PM  

If you choose to bomb a person, its up to you and not required at all.  Usually newbies get picked on right away, or perhaps you notice somebody talking about cigars they would like to try and you have them to give to them.  

 Just like when people bash Gurkha, well I might send a Gurkha pack to them

Remind me to keep my mouth shut!!  

 

I not knowingly sent out a few Graycliff Pirates when I first started bombing. A couple of people told me they would rather not have those cigars. So later on I had to send a couple of more out. I think Brian (nirab) ended up with one  :biggrin:  

Hello my name is Nick and I just bought a box of... (courtesy of Stephen and Rob(serious cigars))

Yes its fast, no you cant drive it.

Vroomp

#10
QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2014  9:33 PM  
Quotebmac7754 - 8/6/2014  9:06 PM  

If you choose to bomb a person, its up to you and not required at all.  Usually newbies get picked on right away, or perhaps you notice somebody talking about cigars they would like to try and you have them to give to them.  

 Just like when people bash Gurkha, well I might send a Gurkha pack to them

Remind me to keep my mouth shut!!  

 <<<< Moves Bruce to the top of the Gurkha List  :biggrin:  

 

 

Quotekxthor911 - 8/6/2014  10:38 PM  
Quotebmac7754 - 8/6/2014  8:40 PM  
QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2014  9:33 PM  
Quotebmac7754 - 8/6/2014  9:06 PM  

If  you choose to bomb a person, its up to you and not required at all.   Usually newbies get picked on right away, or perhaps you notice  somebody talking about cigars they would like to try and you have them  to give to them.  

 Just like when people bash Gurkha, well I might send a Gurkha pack to them

Remind me to keep my mouth shut!!  

 

I  not knowingly sent out a few Graycliff Pirates when I first started  bombing. A couple of people told me they would rather not have those  cigars. So later on I had to send a couple of more out. I think Brian  (nirab) ended up with one  :biggrin:  

 You may bomb me with all the Graycliff Crystals and Platinums you wish! I love those for breakfast!

Guru of Not Following the Rules


Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma. -Anon

When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead. It is difficult only for the others.
It is the same when you are stupid....



bstessl

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bigjohn20081983

When I 1st heard of this I thought it was those trick cigars that blows up in the person face when smoked.
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Chadboskie

I kind of thought something along that line too

Chip Lemaster

These cigar geeks,, me included do drop decent bombs ,,,, so keep a look out your mailbox my disappear under the rubble,,,

horseshoe

This sounds like a fun activity. I will have to increase my stash and try this out eventually.

Longhorn

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Chad / Brent, welcome to Cigar Geeks...  Here's your "unofficial" :welcome: kit!  A primer, of sorts, on bombs, passes, PIF's, and a variety of other things that go on here in our little corner of the cigar world.



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"Bombs" are not bombs, but gifts.  Some on here refer to them as "kisses".  Whatever you call them, it is not polite to broadcast you're sending them or solicit to be bombed.  :nono:  Doing the latter will subject you to a mailbox full of dog rockets and a lifetime of ridicule. :shamebag:  You are, however, encouraged to acknowledged being bombed and there's a thread for doing just that.

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PIF's (Pay It Forward) are a great way to earn credibility here.  There are several threads devoted to them.  Just be sure to read the ground rules before jumping in or review the extensive threads to get an idea of what they're about or check out this article:  http://www.cigargeeks.com/index.php?action=articles;sa=view;article=57

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05Venturer

Brad just summed it up PERFECTO!!!
 :bow:

 :welcome:
Kent
 Guru of Cynicism & Cigars

"Pump the brakes; you take your shirt off but leave your sunglasses on?" "What sort of backwards !@#$ing pageantry is that?" "You going to fight with those shades or play pokerstars.com?"

horseshoe

Thanks Longhorn. I appreciate the info. I hope I don't post too many stupid things. Still learning as much as possible.

Longhorn

Quotehorseshoe - 10/7/2014  5:00 PM

Thanks Longhorn. I appreciate the info. I hope I don't post too many stupid things. Still learning as much as possible.

Trust me, you'll know when you post too many stupid things... :biggrin:

Vroomp

Oh Yeah.........

    :biggrin:

Guru of Not Following the Rules


Cigar smoking knows no politics. It's about the pursuit of pleasure, taste, and aroma. -Anon

When you are dead, you don't know that you are dead. It is difficult only for the others.
It is the same when you are stupid....



johncw

#21
QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2014  8:33 PM

Quotebmac7754 - 8/6/2014  9:06 PM

If you choose to bomb a person, its up to you and not required at all.  Usually newbies get picked on right away, or perhaps you notice somebody talking about cigars they would like to try and you have them to give to them.  

 Just like when people bash Gurkha, well I might send a Gurkha pack to them


Remind me to keep my mouth shut!!

Yea or those other cigarillos out there which will not be named by me.

jdwaynes1980

QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2014  8:45 PM

But the purpose is not to expect retaliation, because it is not required...


Does Nick know this?


 :lmao:
Roll Tide!

kxthor911

Quotejdwaynes1980 - 10/7/2014  4:53 PM  
QuoteBrlesq - 8/6/2014  8:45 PM  But the purpose is not to expect retaliation, because it is not required...
Does Nick know this?    :lmao:

Ouch bro, that one stung :(. 

Hello my name is Nick and I just bought a box of... (courtesy of Stephen and Rob(serious cigars))

Yes its fast, no you cant drive it.

Cigary

Just had a good brother bomb me for just making a comment in a thread....some just love blowing up mailboxes like pyros love starting fires.  It's all about the Brotherhood.


   
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