Simple question what is a HERF?

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by icehog3

Actually, the more you think about "ISOM", the stupider it is, especially in the context people use it.

If ISOM = Island South of Miami..

And people say "I bought a box of ISOMs today".....that would mean he bought a box of islands. The more I see that acronym, the more I dislike it.

Just don't tell anybody it means [SIZE="1"]Cuban cigars[/SIZE]. Sssssshhhhh. It's a secret.

[Mr.Lordi]

Originally Posted by galaga

Where did you get an idea that gerbil was a euphemism for a Cuban cigar?
They really do trade in Gerbils. Why do you think there are so many itchy butts around here?

Poor,poor gerbil

Anyways, CC prob means something a lil different around the pipe forums when it comes to Tobacco. Could just as well mean Christmas Cheer. lol

Here is a ?, why is it called a Herf as opposed to a gathering? The word "Herf" have any particular meaning?

[snkbyt]

when people ask me "herf, whats a herf"............I tell'em
IT'S THE GATHERING OF CIGAR SMOKERS TO DISCUSS AND SMOKE CIGARS

[Mr.Lordi]

Originally Posted by snkbyt

when people ask me "herf, whats a herf"............I tell'em
IT'S THE GATHERING OF CIGAR SMOKERS TO DISCUSS AND SMOKE CIGARS

I revise that even, to be "A Gathering of Tobacco Smokers/users who come together to discuss tobacco and tobacco products."


Gives it a much broader range.


Still, anyone know why they use "Herf" as a name to call it? It have any meaning at all? What is it's origins. Inquiring minds want to know.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by Mr.Lordi

Still, anyone know why they use "Herf" as a name to call it? It have any meaning at all? What is it's origins. Inquiring minds want to know.

Read back a few posts (post #7), I found a couple of options, it seems no one really knows for sure.

[NCRadioMan]

Originally Posted by Mr.Lordi

Still, anyone know why they use "Herf" as a name to call it? It have any meaning at all? What is it's origins. Inquiring minds want to know.

http://www.clubstogie.com/vb/showthread.php?t=9864

[Mr.Lordi]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Read back a few posts (post #7), I found a couple of options, it seems no one really knows for sure.

Wow, I feel dumb for totally bypassing that post and not seeing it. lol


Thanks to you for pointing that out and to Radioman for the link.

[DonWeb]

I remember reading the source somewhere... but since I couldn't find it - here's what I did find.
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Subject: Re: HERF -- The true origin
Date: 2001-04-11 21:06:04 PST

...it came into use for cigars in ASC. It originated as a spelling error. Some guy whose name is lost to history wrote a post about sheep herding. He accidentally typed a line about "herfing sheep." I replied that sheep were hard to keep lit (somethong to do with moisture content) and that herfing cigars was a lot easier.

[Mr.Lordi]

Originally Posted by DonWeb

I remember reading the source somewhere... but since I couldn't find it - here's what I did find.
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Subject: Re: HERF -- The true origin
Date: 2001-04-11 21:06:04 PST

...it came into use for cigars in ASC. It originated as a spelling error. Some guy whose name is lost to history wrote a post about sheep herding. He accidentally typed a line about "herfing sheep." I replied that sheep were hard to keep lit (somethong to do with moisture content) and that herfing cigars was a lot easier.

Yep, I found that site as well. It didn't seem of much credence though, given that each person had a variation of the story and one guy even claimed it was his idea, stolen by the "prince' guy. lol

[Sawyer]

Originally Posted by galaga

Where did you get an idea that gerbil was a euphemism for a Cuban cigar?
They really do trade in Gerbils. Why do you think there are so many itchy butts around here?

I gotta call fake on this one. It looks like a hamster to me.

[smokinmojo]

What next? Pipers everywhere jamming butts in their favorite cob, looking for a memorable smoke that smacks of poo?