T216 Kotton - The Meaning of "Never Go Out"

[Jobu]

Steve (brass rat) and I were discussing T216 Kotton cards and got to the slogan "Never Go Out" and what it might mean. I really like the slogan because, after living in New Orleans for a decade, all we did was "go out" (note: I know the slogan has nothing to do with this).

We ended up with a few options. I always assumed it referred to #1 and Steve assumed #2. What do you guys think? Does anyone actually know the answer?

"Never Go Out" as in:

1) the smokes never go out (i.e., they stay lit)

2) never run out of Kotton cigarettes

3) if you have a pack of Kottons at your house you never need to go out

[Leon]

Two guesses.....It could mean 2) "Never Run Out" or maybe "Never Go Without" ....

[packs]

It means that the cigarettes won't be blown out by the wind. Rolling tobacco is meant to stay lit, because while you're smoking outside it gets windy. If your cigarette is constantly going out, you're going to be annoyed, especially if you're using matches to smoke. "Never Go Out" implies you only need one match.

[mybuddyinc]

Got to go with this:

1) the smokes never go out (i.e., they stay lit)

I roll my owe, mainly American Spirit. Most all cigarettes and rolling paper (i.e. Tops) today have incendiary rings that keep them burning, pretty much no matter what. Back in the day, rolling paper was just thin paper. Like Am. Spirit plain paper. Plain paper will go out after a while, but I'm just a quick puffer, so it usually doesn't bother me.

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by packs

It means that the cigarettes won't be blown out by the wind. Rolling tobacco is meant to stay lit, because while you're smoking outside it gets windy. If your cigarette is constantly going out, you're going to be annoyed, especially if you're using matches to smoke. "Never Go Out" implies you only need one match.

agreed...gotta be this! otherwise a description of my life...as I "never go out" anymore!!!!!

[CW]

Also voting for #1.

Another question would be... what do they mean by "not in a trust"?

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by CW

Also voting for #1.

Another question would be... what do they mean by "not in a trust"?

i would presume "not in a trust" means kotton was an independent tobacco manufacturer...not affiliated with a conglomerate as the t206 brands were. promotion of the little guy maybe?