Camel is a brand of cigarettes that was introduced by U.S. company R.J. Reynolds Tobacco (RJR) in 1913. Most Camels contain a blend of Turkish and Virginia tobacco. Image File history File links Camel_cigarettes. ... Image File history File links Camel_cigarettes. ... A smoking symbol. ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Reynolds American Inc. ... Year 1913 (MCMXIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will display the full calendar). ... Motto: (Out Of Many, One) (traditional) In God We Trust (1956 to date) Anthem: The Star-Spangled Banner Capital Washington D.C. Largest city New York City None at federal level (English de facto) Government Federal constitutional republic  - President George Walker Bush (R)  - Vice President Dick Cheney (R) Independence from... Species Nicotiana acuminata Nicotiana alata Nicotiana attenuata Nicotiana benthamiana Nicotiana clevelandii Nicotiana excelsior Nicotiana forgetiana Nicotiana glauca Nicotiana glutinosa Nicotiana langsdorffii Nicotiana longiflora Nicotiana obtusifolia Nicotiana paniculata Nicotiana plumbagifolia Nicotiana quadrivalvis Nicotiana repanda Nicotiana rustica Nicotianasuaveolens Nicotiana sylvestris Nicotiana tabacum Nicotiana tomentosa Ref: ITIS 30562 as of August 26, 2005...

History

The Original Camel Packet

Camel cigarettes were originally blended to have a milder taste in contrast to brands that were considered much harsher at the time of its introduction. In addition, they were promoted, prior to official release, by a careful advertising campaign that included "teasers" which merely stated that "the Camels are coming" (a play on the old Scottish folk song, "The Campbells Are Coming"). This marketing style was, in fact, a prototype for attempts to sway public opinion that coincided with the United States' entry into the First World War, and later the Second World War. Another promotion strategy was the use of a Circus camel, 'Old Joe', which was driven through town and used to distribute free cigarettes. Old Joe was used as the model for the camel on the package. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (702x716, 64 KB) scanned by Kızılsungur I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (702x716, 64 KB) scanned by Kızılsungur I, the creator of this work, hereby release it into the public domain. ... Ypres, 1917, in the vicinity of the Battle of Passchendaele. ...

The brand's catch-phrase slogan, used for decades, was "I'd walk a mile for a Camel!"

The most famous historical style of Camel cigarettes is the soft pack of the regular, unfiltered variety. Camel regulars achieved the zenith of their popularity through personalities such as news broadcaster Edward R. Murrow, who smoked up to four packs of Camel regulars per day, in effect using a Camel cigarette as his trademark. April 8, 1956: CBS newsman Edward R. Murrow talking to reporters during a stop in Wiesbaden, Germany. ...

In late 1987, RJR created Joe Camel as the mascot for the brand. In 1991, the American Medical Association published a report stating that 5- and 6-year olds could more easily recognize Joe Camel than Mickey Mouse, Fred Flintstone, Bugs Bunny or even Barbie.^[1] This led the association to ask RJR to terminate the Joe Camel campaign. RJR declined, but further appeals followed in 1993 and 1994. On July 10, 1997, the Joe Camel campaign was retired and replaced with a somewhat more adult campaign which appealed to the desires of twenty-somethings to meet -- or be -- beautiful and exotic women (desires they nonetheless share with teenagers) in 1930s attire and themes. This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... 1987 (MCMLXXXVII) was a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Joe Camel Joe Camel (officially Old Joe) was the advertising mascot for Camel cigarettes from late 1987 to July 12, 1997, appearing in magazine advertisements, billboards, and other print media. ... A mascot, originally a fetish-like term for any person, animal, or thing supposed to bring luck, is now something—typically an animal or human character—used to represent a group with a common public identity, such as a school, professional sports team (the name often corresponds with the mascot... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The American Medical Association (AMA) is the largest association of medical doctors in the United States. ... Mickey Mouse an Academy Award-winning comic animal cartoon character who has become an icon for The Walt Disney Company. ... Fred Flintstone. ... Bugs Bunny is an Academy Award-winning, street-smart, anthropomorphic, fictional gray hare, despite the name Bunny, who appears in the Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies series of animated films produced by Warner Bros. ... Barbie is a best-selling doll launched at the American International Toy Fair on March 9, 1959. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... 1994 (MCMXCIV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated as the International Year of the Family and the International Year of the Sport and the Olympic Ideal by United Nations. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1997 (MCMXCVII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... A young woman who is 18 years old. ... The 1930s (years from 1930–1939) were described as an abrupt shift to more radical and conservative lifestyles, as countries were struggling to find a solution to the Great Depression, also known in Europe as the World Depression. ...

In Europe, Camel is also a brand of cigarette rolling papers and cigarette roll-your-own tobacco. It maintains a top 20 level brand of RYO tobacco and papers in Northern Europe. This article is very long. ... George Washington Rolling Papers Rolling papers are small sheets, rolls, or leaves of paper which are sold for rolling ones own cigarettes either by hand or with a rolling machine. ...

In 2005, Camel implemented new changes to the Turkish flavors by adding the name on the cigarette paper and changing the filter color and design. A blend called "Turkish Silver", a light version of both the Turkish Gold and Royal varieties, also became available that year. When smoked, the text on the paper is often still visible on the ashes. 2005 (MMV) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the city where R.J.R. was founded, was nicknamed "Camel City" at one time because of the brand's popularity. However, this name is passing out of usage among locals. Winston-Salem is a city located in Forsyth County, North Carolina. ... Official language(s) English Capital Raleigh Largest city Charlotte Area  Ranked 28th  - Total 53,865 sq mi (139,509 km²)  - Width 150 miles (240 km)  - Length 560[1] miles (901 km)  - % water 9. ...

From 1972-1993, Camel was the title sponsor of the then-popular IMSA auto racing series. 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday. ... 1993 (MCMXCIII) was a common year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar and marked the Beginning of the International Decade to Combat Racism and Racial Discrimination (1993-2003). ... The International Motor Sports Association (generally referred to as IMSA) is an American auto racing sanctioning body. ... Racing cars redirects here. ...

The Turkish tobacco that is used in Camel cigarettes has a much more distinctive odor when burned as compared to other cigarettes. It generally has a darker, browner smell to the smoke.

Marketing

The camel in the logo is of the dromedary variety. In languages other than English, a distinction is made between camels and dromedaries, so the name and image don't coincide. The name was chosen because in the early 20th century travels to far away places were in vogue and a camel symbolised that nicely. Species Camelus bactrianus Camelus dromedarius Camelus gigas Camelus hesternus Camelus sivalensis Camels are even-toed ungulates in the genus Camelus. ... Binomial name Camelus dromedarius Linnaeus, 1758 The Dromedary Camel (Camelus dromedarius) (sometimes referred to simply as the dromedary) is a large even-toed ungulate native to northern Africa and western Asia, also the land of east africa, Sudan, Ethiopia and Somaliland. ...

A World War II Camel advertisement aimed at U.S. servicemen featuring USS Benzie County (LST-266).

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Packaging

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The Camel pack is featured prominently in Tom Robbins novel Still Life with Woodpecker, billed as "a love story that happens inside a pack of cigarettes." The books artwork is modeled after a pack of Camels, and the package artwork and history are discussed extensively in the book, and it is also mentions that a pack of Camels is the best friend you have in prison. Thomas Eugene Robbins (born July 22, 1936 in Blowing Rock, North Carolina) is an American author. ... Cover of Still Life With Woodpecker, echoing the design of the Camel cigarette packet Still Life With Woodpecker is the third novel by Tom Robbins, concerning the love affair between an environmentalist princess and an outlaw. ...

Background

Curiously, the background of the scene appears to be Egyptian rather than Turkish, an inconsistency with the content of Turkish tobacco. It should also be pointed out that camels are not native to Turkey. This artwork was done in a time when the average American consumer would have likely pictured this sort of Egyptian backdrop when thinking of Turkey. The image seems to stem from an ancient Egyptian boardgame called Hyena. The hyena is simply replaced by the camel, while the background scene remains the same.

Naked man

Of trivial interest is the image of the camel on the packet itself. According to legend, the artist who drew the image of the camel was Belgian. He didn't like the marketing manager from Camel^{[citation needed]}, so he placed a "Manneken Pis" in his image. When closely examined, the shading in the upper part of the leg defines the shape of the peeing boy, famous (in Belgium). There is also an image of a baboon or other primate sitting in the camel's posterior end; some even say there is an eagles head in its neck and a fish in its midsection. It is considered highly unlikely that these images were placed there on purpose, and that these phenomena are most likely a product of the imagination.^[2] Manneken Pis of Brussels in the nude Manneken Pis (little man piss in English), is a Brussels landmark. ...

The Erected Man on the Camel packet.

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Package texts

The reverse sides of most packs or boxes of Camel cigarettes display the following text:

Turkish tobacco is the world's smoothest, most aromatic leaf. Blending it with more robust domestic tobaccos is the secret to Camel's distinctive flavor and world-class smoothness.

The reverse side of unfiltered "soft pack" Camel cigarettes, as of July, 2006, displays this text:

Don't look for premiums or coupons, as the cost of the tobaccos blended in Camel Cigarettes prohibits the use of them.

Or alternatively can be seen displaying the text (later removed from some packets with the introduction of health warning messages):

Camel, a premium blend of the finest quality tobaccos, provides genuine smoking pleasure.

Camel Cash

Camel Cash or "C-Note" (C-Note = 5 US cents) is a coupon stuck to the back of filtered varieties of Camel cigarettes. It is made to resemble currency and can be exchanged for items from Camel's Camel Cash catalogue. The artwork has changed many times over the years, and in the past included the face of Joe Camel (the controversial cartoon camel), much in the same way as presidents are featured on American currency. Camel Cash redemption will expire March 31, 2007.]] Joe Camel Joe Camel (officially Old Joe) was the advertising mascot for Camel cigarettes from late 1987 to July 12, 1997, appearing in magazine advertisements, billboards, and other print media. ...

Headline text

Joe Camel

Joe Camel was a controversial cartoon camel that primarily appeared in advertisements for Camel, but also appeared on "Camel Cash". Joe Camel came under scrutiny as some considered use of the character to be advertising directed at children. Joe Camel's face, in particular his nose and snout, is said by some to resemble male genitalia. This speculation was driven by the "Naked Man" image already on the front of the pack, and the combination of the two perhaps fed speculation of either image. His image was removed from Camel Cash, and at the same time (July 1997) discontinued in advertisements. Now, some people even call the cigarette a "Joe" and they use the expression, "I'm going with Joe"{ref}. Joe Camel Joe Camel (officially Old Joe) was the advertising mascot for Camel cigarettes from late 1987 to July 12, 1997, appearing in magazine advertisements, billboards, and other print media. ...

Varieties

A contemporary pack of Camel Lights from Ukraine

Camel pack from Iceland. The label reads "smoking kills".

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• Signature Blends (Frost, Infused, Robust, & Mellow) (Launching Spring 2007)
• No. 9 (Menthol and Regular)
• Subtle Flavour (Blue in UK)
• Orange (often seen in Italy)
• Filters (King Size, 100s and 99s)
• Lights (King Size, 100s and 99s)
• Ultra Lights (King Size and 100s)
• Smoothes
• Natural Flavour
• Wides Filters
• Wides Lights
• Wides Menthol
• Wides Menthol Lights
• Menthol
• Menthol Lights
• Regular (unfiltered)
• Helander Rare
• Camel Lights
• Special Lights (King Size and 100s)
• Turkish Jade (Menthol; King Size and 100s)
• Turkish Jade Lights (Menthol; King Size and 100s)
• Turkish Silver
• Turkish Gold (King Size and 100s)
• Turkish Royal
• Kamel Reds
• Kamel Reds Lights
• Kamel Menthe
• Kamel Menthe Lights

In addition, "Exotic Blends" were available in tins (recently discontinued due to settlement with Attorney General). These include:

• Orange
• Samsun
• Basma blast
• Cinnzabar
• Twist
• Crema
• Izmir Stinger
• Rare
• Rare Menthol
• Dark Mint
• Mandarin Mint
• Mandalay Lime
• Aegean Spice
• Bayou Blast
• Beach Breezer
• Margarita Mixer
• Midnight Madness
• Back Alley Blend
• Kauai Kolada
• Twista Lime
• Warm Winter Toffee
• Winter Mocha Mint
• Snake Eyes Scotch
• BlackJack Gin
• ScrewDriver Slots

References

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See Also

• Nicotine
• Tobacco smoking
• Chemicals in a cigarette
• List of additives in cigarettes

Not to be confused with Niacin, which is the oxide of Nicotine, and has a very different biological effect. ... The cigarette is the most common method of smoking tobacco. ... It has been suggested that this article or section be merged with Cigarette#Contents of a cigarette. ... This is the list of 599 additives in cigarettes submitted to the Department of Health and Human Services in April of 1994. ...

External links

• Camel - Cigarettespedia
• Pleasure to Burn (marketing website)
• Camel Cigarettes History
• Gallery of Vintage Print Advertisements featuring Camel cigarettes