Camel Cigarettes at PJ20 -- Why??

ejp
ejp Posts: 20
edited September 2011 in The Porch
I'm guessing this was something that Alpine Valley did and not a Pearl Jam move, but having Camel give out cigarettes at PJ20 was the only disappointing aspect of an incredible weekend. PJ20 overall was so much fun; incredible music, fantastic fans and all around just a perfect weekend. But the smell of cigarettes was unavoidable and constant.

Actually -- maybe someone can confirm before I lock this complaint in -- is that what they were doing in the Camel tent? giving out packs of cigarettes? or was it something else?

Assuming that is what they were doing --- why why why invite Camel to give out smokes to whomever wanted them???? I'm sure plenty of people brought their own cigs in and the Camel tent wasn't the pure culprit of the second-hand smoke, but it certainly didn't help. It reeked of cigarettes everywhere.

Knowing Pearl Jam stands on their own and doesn't need a tobacco sponsor, I'm assuming this was an AVMT move..
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  • slightofjeff
    slightofjeff Posts: 7,762
    I thought that was weird, but seriously ... it didn't smell any different from any other concert.
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  • SP96445
    SP96445 Posts: 215
    I think it has to do with once Joe Camel had his forced retirement imposed he moved to Hawaii, learned the keyboards and changed his name to Boom
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,747
    they didnt alloweed people with no usa id to buy..wtf??? :lol:
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  • oona left
    oona left Posts: 1,679
    I've seen these booths at many venues, especially outdoor ones, so I would chalk it up to Alpine Valley.

    I think it was there newish line of snuff or whatever (those little single serving pouches of dip).
  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    http://piratenews.org/joe-camel-is-a-pe ... ernays.jpg



    ...they could have thrown something else straight-and-stick-like into the crowds, but I have a feeling some would have objected.
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  • tremors
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    Free cigarettes?? Dammit, I knew I should have gone to this festival
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  • DewieCox
    DewieCox Posts: 11,432
    Why wouldn't they be? Joe was sidestage all night Sunday.

    I bet he took all the water pressure filling his humps, causing the orders of "wash your hands with the ice and soap.
  • CJMST3K
    CJMST3K Posts: 9,722
    DewieCox wrote:
    Why wouldn't they be? Joe was sidestage all night Sunday.

    I bet he took all the water pressure filling his humps, causing the orders of "wash your hands with the ice and soap.


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  • tremors
    tremors Posts: 8,051
    CJMST3K wrote:
    DewieCox wrote:
    Why wouldn't they be? Joe was sidestage all night Sunday.

    I bet he took all the water pressure filling his humps, causing the orders of "wash your hands with the ice and soap.


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    hehehe - at least he used some soap

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  • RKCNDY
    RKCNDY Posts: 31,013
    I went to the Camel tent at a street fair here. They have you go in, ask you if you smoke or chew, and how often.

    Then you fill out a form to consent being on their mailing list, and you buy a can of chew and a full pack of smokes for $2. You get 2 coupons, one to buy a can of chew for $1, and a coupon to buy a pack of smokes for $1.

    Camel probably pays a lot of money to be there, and when Alpine can only get 2 shows for the summer, they prob couldn't say 'no'.
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  • megatron
    megatron Posts: 3,420
    so i could smoke a whole pack in 2 days for the first time in 6 years and feel like complete dog ass today...

    i'm glad i quit.

    and sorry to the irish dude that couldn't get any. i looked for ya later with a pack

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