Box Pass CHALLENGE!

[BatRastard]

As a newcomer to both snus-ing and this forum I find myself reading
posts talking-up and talking-down various products. After a near
poisoning event last night involving Discreet Peach I found myself
asking, between convulsive retching,
WHO THE FORNICATION ON SNUSON CAN I TRUST!

So here's the answer: 10 brave snus-masters willing to put reps
on the line, receive from me 10 numbered ziploc bags with 10 portions
in each. They will sample each and guess the brand, pm-ing me their
results prior to forwarding the box.

We could even sweeten the deal with a $10 entrance fee, winner takes
all. A neutral 3rd party could hold the cash and answer key so no one can accuse me of evil bat/rat behavior.

The snuson community will have an undisputed Grand Poobah of Snusdom, worthy of our un-dying devotion, respect, and homage.
(ok, last bit was going to far....bats do that shit)

Oooooh ... is that fear I smell?

BUUWaaaHaHa!

If you do not consider yourself a master get involved by nominating
who you would like to see take up this challenge.

Bat :twisted:

[Veganpunk]

There are still a lot of snus I have not tried, so give me 6 months, and then I'll try. I'd like to nominate Sage and Chad for this!! :wink:

[sagedil]

Re: Box Pass CHALLENGE!

After a near
poisoning event last night involving Discreet Peach I found myself
asking, between convulsive retching,

What the hell happened??

But there is something you simply must understand about snus. Even if 999 people out of 1,000 in a room just rave about how good a particular snus is, you just have NO way of knowing if YOU will like it.

Snus is unlike anything else, and every person can react a bit differently. Why, in the end, I think snus reviews are mostly stupid, and have done very few myself over the years for that very reason.

Who do you trust?? Yourself. Means you have to try everything for yourself to decide what you like.

Your peach situation is a perfect example. Until you, it has a 100% raving good standard here on Snuson, at least 20 folks have chimed in. But it didn't work for you. You were that one out of a thousand.

But I am curious why you thought it was so bad. And if you had tried Strawberry and didn't have that issue.

As for your idea, I would pass. I just know if I like a snus at that minute, don't pay attention to what it is.

[chadizzy1]

this is actually a VERY interesting idea.

[Veganpunk]

Oh, come on Sage, are you scared that Chad knows more snus? :wink: :wink:












this was dictated to his wife (the grammar nazi, lol) that won't let him have the laptop back. ha

[lxskllr]

Personal tastes vary widely amongst users. For just IDing brand, I would think any of us who have had most or all of the different snuses could nail them.

For finding what you may like, the top 5 favorite thread might be more indicative of what you would end up liking.

http://www.snuson.com/viewtopic.php?t=1811

Once you've had a few, you can then compare those characteristics to what others have listed as their top 5 and expand that way.

[BatRastard]

Ok, the thing about the Discreet peach was mostly exaggerated to be a vehicle
to present the idea of a tasters challenge. I mean I did gag on it but that's
because I really don't like flavorings much. I like black coffee, quality beer
(no lambics please) and tobacco with only the subtle nuances of tobacco.
That said I realize there are many people who have quite different tastes
than moi. I'm really fine with that, those diverse tastes out there keep the
mad snus scientists out there actively seeking new and different varieties
for all of us to alternately gag or drool over. It's just like music.

Now to focus on the challenge, Sage I think you would be a great addition
to this box pass. You're knowledgeable, witty, and have a high profile on this forum. Doesn't matter if you end up 0 for 10, or 10 and 0 .... you'll add to the interest in the the game and generate more exposure for this thing we
call snus. That's part of the purpose of a forum, right? And I hate to be
the one to tell you this but some folks here are living vicariously through
you. PP perhaps?

My irreverent (twisted) sense of humor sometimes puts people off but
have had little luck in suppressing it. I will say that if this goes forward
I'll put together a sampling of good quality snus common to all. No off the
wall variety made in some evil smelling factory in a formerly soviet bloc
country. And NO, I will not hand-pack a portion with bat guano to
serve as a joker. (sadly, it crossed my mind but no way)

So let's get some hearty souls on board! It'll be fun for all and regrets for
none.

We can forget the money thing ... I just threw that out as an idea to make
it interesting but really, to be crowned Grand Poobah of Snusdom outshines
mere lucre.

10 hearty souls .... 10 delectable portions ... one man crowned!
Yeah baby, we're talking the Thunder Snus-Dome!
(cue inspirational music with heavy metal overtones)

You heartless souls (like me), let's hear the name of your champion.

Hey, how can this go wrong?

Bat

:twisted:

[BatRastard]

Once you've had a few, you can then compare those characteristics to what others have listed as their top 5 and expand that way.

I've tried 21 so far and just received 11 more to try. This isn't about that,
this is a box-pass with a twist.

The comment about "nailing it", can one assume you're throwing your hat
in the ring/dome, killer?

Have I mentioned that "Grand Poobah" status infers an automatic tax
deduction?

Oooooh, keeps getting better and better huh?

Bat?

[Veganpunk]

If you don't get all 10, I will fill a spot, I just figured the veterans would have more fun. It's a Snus-off! (for fun of course)

[lxskllr]

The comment about "nailing it", can one assume you're throwing your hat
in the ring/dome, killer?

Sure, I'll give it a go :^)

[BatRastard]

The comment about "nailing it", can one assume you're throwing your hat
in the ring/dome, killer?

Sure, I'll give it a go :^)

Yeehah! Our first definite ! That's the spirit. Let's see who else will
belly up.

Chad?

Bat :twisted:

[Veganpunk]

This will be one hell of a box pass. Come on peeps, somebody join in!

[chadizzy1]

Alright, I'm in.

[daruckis]

theres a lot i havent tried still. but this sounds fun. im in.

[lxskllr]

theres a lot i havent tried still. but this sounds fun. im in.

I haven't had a lot of the newest snuses, but I think I could still identify them based on similar snus from the same maker.