New Pipe Smokers - Don't forget to point!

[Rolando]

If you have never known the joy of pointing at something with your pipe you should try it out. It is simple really but there is a proper technique... I mean you don't want to look foolish and do it wrong.

The stem should emerge from between your index finger and middle finger. Your index finger and thumb wrapped around the bowl when pointing at things where the pipe is straight or at things that are higher. When pointing at things lower you should slide your thumb up and place on the top of the bowl. Don't place your thumb over the hole it should rest comfortably on the edge of the bowl.

Once you have mastered the technique you are ready to point at things like the cool kids do.

Warning: Do not attempt pipe pointing if the bowl of your pipe is hot or when pointing might get you beaten up or shot. Also don't point when you are by yourself because you will just look crazy (like I did when drafting this post).

So will this be sticky-ed?

[yellowgoat]

Very cool.

Don't poke an eye out.

[Hermit]

Originally Posted by Rolando

If you have never known the joy of pointing at something with your pipe you should try it out. It is simple really but there is a proper technique... I mean you don't want to look foolish and do it wrong.

The stem should emerge from between your index finger and middle finger. Your index finger and thumb wrapped around the bowl when pointing at things where the pipe is straight or at things that are higher. When pointing at things lower you should slide your thumb up and place on the top of the bowl. Don't place your thumb over the hole it should rest comfortably on the edge of the bowl.

Once you have mastered the technique you are ready to point at things like the cool kids do.

Warning: Do not attempt pipe pointing if the bowl of your pipe is hot or when pointing might get you beaten up or shot. Also don't point when you are by yourself because you will just look crazy (like I did when drafting this post).

So will this be sticky-ed?

It's trickier to point with a full bent.
Ya might point to the wrong thing.

[Rolando]

Full bent pointing is for advance pipe smokers. The new people should stick to straight and quarter pointing.


Oh and no cool kid points with a corn cob pipe. jes sayin

[dogsplayinpoker]

wonder what would happen when pointing with a clay/tavern pipe?
Eye patches are neato!!

[PipesandGOP]

Originally Posted by Rolando

Full bent pointing is for advance pipe smokers. The new people should stick to straight and quarter pointing.


Oh and no cool kid points with a corn cob pipe. jes sayin

Cool kids that smoke cobs've mastered the art of the cob never leaving their teeth

[JaKaAch]

Originally Posted by Rolando

Full bent pointing is for advance pipe smokers. The new people should stick to straight and quarter pointing.


Oh and no cool kid points with a corn cob pipe. jes sayin

If I can not point with my cobb, I shall not point..




No cool kid points, whats the point??

[TheTraveler]

For the advanced pipe smoker - don't forget the "Inclusion Circle" pointing method (to be used when talking about a group of people/ducks/cars/whatever). Grip your pipe as described, extend your pipe arm forward till your upper arm is parallel with the ground, then bend your elbow to raise your forearm approximately 20 degrees. Then make a circle with your hand to indicate the group you want.

This technique is best performed when alone, mumbling to yourself, with a slightly crazy look in your eyes (mess your hair a little and the effect is increased!).

Note: this technique can be performed with a cigar but only if it is almost nubbed, 50+ ring guage, and unlit.

[Rolando]

Originally Posted by JaKaAch

If I can not point with my cobb, I shall not point..

No cool kid points, whats the point??

All the pipe smoking cool kids point with their pipes. The people you are directing will look at your pipe and the thing it is pointing to. It really is one of the essential aspects of the pipe smoking experience.

Sorry traveler I am anti cigar pointing. It lacks sophistication. Besides you could only point at things that are moving toward you because the cigar keeps getting smaller.

[Rolando]

My wife now knows about this thread because I pipe pointed at it. She is shaking her head.

[TheTraveler]

Originally Posted by Rolando

My wife now knows about this thread because I pipe pointed at it. She is shaking her head.

LOL !

[Mad Hatter]

I prefer the pipe gesture which is also an essential for the maturing pipester.

[TOB9595]

Hahahaha
This thread cracks me up...
cob...inclusion...full bent...just for experts.
Hahahahahaha
The visions...
Tom

[JaKaAch]

Originally Posted by TOB9595

Hahahaha
This thread cracks me up...
cob...inclusion...full bent...just for experts.
Hahahahahaha
The visions...
Tom

Maybe this one needs some video example's for the newbies..

[Highstump]

C'mon....admit it. Everybody that read this thread picked up a pipe and pointed with it.

(We know you did even if you don't admit it; I did.)