Camel is a brand of cigarettes introduced by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco (RJR) in 1913. Known among cigarette enthusiasts for its high quality and smoothness, Camels contain a unique blend of Turkish and American tobacco. This is a copyrighted and/or trademarked logo. ... A cigarette will burn to ash on one end. ... Reynolds American Inc. ... 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... Species N. glauca N. longiflora N. rustica N. sylvestris N. tabacum Ref: ITIS 30562 as of 2002-08-28 Tobacco () is a broad-leafed plant of the nightshade family, indigenous to North and South America, whose dried and cured leaves are often smoked (see tobacco smoking) in the form of...

Camel cigarettes were blended to be considerably easier to smoke, in terms of both higher-quantity and female consumption, in contrast to the much harsher brands popular 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." 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.

The most famous variety of Camel cigarettes was the simple pack of the regular, unfiltered variety. Much too harsh for today's smokers, Camel regulars achieved their zenith of their popularity through personalities such as actor Humphrey Bogart, who popularized the brand in such movies as Casablanca; the brand also gained notoriety through 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. Humphrey Bogart (December 25, 1899 – January 14, 1957) was an iconic American actor who retains legendary status decades after his death. ... Casablanca is a 1942 movie set during World War II in the Vichy-controlled Moroccan city of Casablanca. ... Edward Roscoe Murrow, born Egbert Roscoe Murrow, (April 25, 1908 – April 27, 1965) was an American journalist, whose radio news broadcasts during World War II were eagerly followed by millions of radio listeners. ...

Both Bogart and Murrow died of lung cancer. Prior to 1913, and the introduction of the "mild" cigarette, lung cancer was unknown even among smokers of earlier cigarettes.

Will Thornbury, a model used in Camel advertisements, died of lung cancer in 1992 at the age of 56.

Reverse side text

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.

Varieties

Camel cigarettes come in the following varieties:

• Filters (King Size and 100s)
• Lights (King Size and 100s)
• Ultra Lights (King Size and 100s)
• Wides
• Wide Lights
• Menthol
• Menthol Lights
• Regular (unfiltered)
• Camel Rare
• Special Lights (King Size and 100s)
• Turkish Jade
• Turkish Silver
• Turkish Gold
• Turkish Royal
• Kamel Reds
• Kamel Reds Lights

In addition, "Exotic Blends" have been available in tins. These include:

• Exotic Blends Main
• Samsun
• Basma
• 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

New developments

In 2005, Camel instigated new changes to the turkish flavors by adding the name on the rolling paper and changing the filter color and design. A blend called "Turkish Silver", a light version of either the Turkish Gold or Royal varieties, also became available that year. 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar and is the current year. ...

Joe Camel

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 or Fred Flintstone. This led the association to ask RJR to pull 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 as the case may be, actually be beautiful and exotic women (desires they nonetheless share with teenagers). 1987 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Joe Camel Joe Camel was the cartoon mascot for Camel cigarettes from late 1987 to July 10, 1997. ... Mascots at the Mascot Olympics in Orlando, FL. A mascot is something, typically an animal or human character used to represent a group with a common identity, such as a school, professional sports team, or corporation. ... 1991 is 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. ... Mickeys most recognizable look has him wearing red shorts and yellow shoes. ... Fred Flintstone Frederick Flintstone (usually called Fred) is a fictional character who originated in the popular television animated series The Flintstones. ... 1993 is 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 was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International year of the Family. ... July 10 is the 191st day (192nd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 174 days remaining. ... 1997 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The camel in the logo is of the dromedary variety. Species Camelus bactrianus Camelus dromedarius A camel is either of the two species of large even-toed ungulate in the genus Camelus, the Dromedary (Single hump) and the Bactrian Camel (Double hump). ... Binomial name Camelus dromedarius Linnaeus, 1758 The Dromedary, or Arabian Camel (Camelus dromedarius), is a large even-toed ungulate native to northern Africa and western Asia, and the best-known member of the camel family. ...