Muttnchop's guide to proper pipe smoking etiquette

This video runs down 10 rules of etiquette for pipe smokers

[@ThyBlackWings]

You are a true gentleman, sir. Your rules tell a lot about you. It would be a honour to enjoy a pipe with you.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Wilhelm K. Roentgen - thank you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@jjezebeljj7553]

@Stephen Anthony And my guess is you're a troll with nothing better to do with your time than try to belittle others. Well your in the wrong place. Mr Muttnchop is the kind of man that someone like you will never understand. He's a gentleman.

[@jjezebeljj7553]

@Stephen Anthony hi I looked at your channel. I don't like your comment but I do hope and pray some how your health inproves. This is just social media. I don't take it to serious. But your a real person and I really am sorry you're going through that.

[@brunotulliani]

Beautiful quote Sir. May your bowl always be full.

[@schackg.lystrup2100]

seriously one of the most relaxing guys to listen to, what a man

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Schack G. Lystrup - Thank you my friend, I appreciate the kind words. 👍👍👍

[@CMO5569]

Muttnchop Piper Mr. Muttnchop, I hope you are well sir. Thanks for the videos!

[@kpend1001]

You should get into audiobooks!

[@truebluenc7688]

May I add another rule? 11. If a person in the mantle has mutton chops he or she is automatically the alpha male of the mantle. If two people in the mantle has mutton chops one must be sacrificed.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

TrueBlueNC - Lol, I'll consider it. 😃😃😃

[@markllywelyn7941]

TrueBlueNC lol, sacrifice though. Too funny!

[@iladelproductions8820]

The pipe god DEMANDS his sacrifice!!!

[@LogicallyKnot]

Just let them fight to the death in mutual combat.....

[@amandamurphy8410]

Lmao

[@HammockerSam]

Many of these viewers seem to disagree about the religion and politics rule, but I feel that avoiding those topics is a good idea, as they tend to be very "hot" topics and may bring about heated arguments.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

HammockerSam - yes, I took a lot of heat for that one, I tend to agree, especially in these volatile times we are experiencing these days here in the states. 😔😔😔

[@Putaspellonyou]

I agree with it to a point. If friends have established relationships and mutual respect its okay. I think we all say things to our closest friends that we would NEVER say to new company. I think that's what he means here.

[@LogicallyKnot]

Don't hang out with clowns that wave a socialist/communist flag and you'll be okay. I don't care to be around anyone that can't respect my political and religious beliefs. Personally, my opinions on those subjects are extremely fringe. I fall into the anarcho capitalist group on my political beliefs and my religious beliefs would be even more crazy to alot of people. I don't even hang out with some of my own family members due to this. It's not because they disagree, its because they don't respect it. They're Satist, that love licking boots and they make me nauseous, when they tell me I need to be a good little boot licker like they are. If people believe the things I believe in, we wouldn't even be having this conversation. My ideals are simple, do unto others as you would have them do unto you and any force, by the government, on a citizen that hasn't harmed anyone is UNJUST. It's just that simple. We let them go around and use the threat of force, to enforce the OPINIONS of the ruling class. In reality, no man has the moral authority to tell another man what to do, as long as hes not infringing on anothers right to life, liberty, or pursuit of happiness. This is why they're attacking tobacco. We ALLOW them to attack it. They have no right to tell us we can't smoke tobacco, or marijuana, or any damn thing else. If people started standing up to the authoritarian government in this country, we wouldn't be complaining about "regulations" on things like tobacco. I dont think tobbaco will be the line in the sand where people take a stand against the government overlords, but FIREARMS, now that's a different story. As for myslef, I cannot wait to get it going. It's long overdue. Thomas Jefferson said "The tree of liberty, must be refreshed from time to time, with the blood of patriots and tyrants." When they come for the guns (make no mistake it's coming) it will be go time. We'll win our freedom back in less than a year. If just 4% of Americans are willing to stand up to this tyranny and die for freedom, we will have more soldiers than all the worlds militaries COMBINED! 12+ million soilders, using guerilla warfare tactics, is bad for their health. They think smoking's bad for you? Wait till they wake that beast up. Stay safe!

[@TheAxeaman]

@@LogicallyKnot and that's why we don't discuss politics while smoking a pipe :)

[@Starcom70]

When I think about smoking a pipe I think about people having an intelligent conversation about a variety of topics including religion and politics. There’s no need to argue about these things you have to be excepting of other peoples views whether you agree or disagree with them it is not your place to change anybody but only to put forth your thoughts on these matters. Heck me and my brother don’t agree on politics and religion that doesn’t stop us from discussing it I don’t where he feels that he knows what I feel. That is who we are there’s no shame in it no need to criticize or cut other people down for their beliefs. That’s my view.

[@acosmiccrisis3741]

I really hope to grow up and to be a man of integrity and honor like you

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Chris Moyer - thanks Chris, kind of you to say. 👍👍👍

[@eyesontheboat]

Don't hope, just be. Start today with honor and integrity. The rest will come in time.

[@sticklebacketienne]

You don't really know anything about him. You've never even spoken to him. How can you say that?

[@DavidTheHypnotist]

A cold

[@SSgtPayne-jv3qv]

David Barnhart i was thinking a disease in general

[@yertmen2761]

these hands?

[@CrossroadsGreg]

Good video and list. I'd have to disagree on discussing politics and religion though. I'd say there is no better group with which to discuss those topics than a mantel of cognizant and pensive pipe smokers. Generally the mutual admiration of pipes and tobacco yields respectful and educated discourse on both topics. Enjoying your videos.

[@stefanvanvuuren3931]

I agree with you Greg, there is only a few people in the world that can talk intelligently and apparently about religion and politics.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

I might have to rethink this rule, thanks for your comment my friends. 😃😃😃

[@trane2ify]

hope you have a good day Muttenchop Piper.

[@jgiesler]

I also concur. Religion and politics are frequent, and edifying, discussion points at our pipe club meetings at Allegheny SmokeWorks, and our creeds of faith are usually varied. The atmosphere of a mantle allows more relaxed and provides a better atmosphere than most. However, I understand that some people may get carried away, and that should be avoided. When it comes down to it, it will depend on the individuals, but I do not think that those topics should be banned from the mantle. I should note that one of my other mantles is a group of people based around 1. A Reformed Christian faith, and then 2. A love for pipe smoking. Happy piping!

[@Smartiebob317]

I yearn for the days when 2 or 3 guys could gather over a good pipe & a sensible discussion of religion or politics & respect the opinion of others. Those were the days.

[@ReclaimingRob81]

A few thoughts from a new subscriber and a new piper: I have severe depression and a mild bipolar disorder, so I've been on the fence about trying pipe smoking. I know I'll be fine on my own, and have lots of time to find out what works for me, but the thought of sitting with a group scares me to death. Mostly because I didn't think I look the part (as silly as that may sound, its true) but also because I was afraid of what the conversation and atmosphere might be like. However, this video and many of your other videos have served to put my mind at ease. For the most part, the KZbin and Reddit piping community seem to be pretty accepting, but your videos are so informative and comforting! And this list is a great set of rules to follow, so I'll be adopting them as part of my personal practice. Thank you so much for all the work you've put in to helping me and other newbies to feel comfortable and confident! Happy piping 🙂

[@RonanKearney1]

How's the pipes going? 🎶

[@asentimentalman6655]

To answer the question behind you.....a cold

[@incomebuilders596]

Tears came to my eyes when you mentioned your grandfather. This put to mind why I picked up my first pipe in the first place. I'm not a "smoker" per ser, but my O'l Pop smoked a pipe and when I saw a pipe one day it brought back many good memories. Thank you for founding my belief and love for pipe smoking.

[@andrewbender8879]

As a pipe smoker, and a flyfisherman; I feel like these rules of etiquette could apply in so many realms of peaceful old world traditionalist passtimes. I enjoyed hearing your views, and have really tried to apply many of them (even before your video) to all parts of my life. Well done.

[@JEEROFUKU]

Oh, I feel at home here... Happy piping to you and your family also, good sir!

[@whynot-zi4if]

In my opinion expressing your beliefs in a non-offensive way , being able to talk about important subjects such as politics and religion in a calm and civilized manner with people who might disagree is an art, so I respectfully disagree with your 5th rule( I believe that’s the one) , I think you should know when you can talk about these topics and with whom. You are a true gentleman my dear sir , thank you for posting

[@MuttnchopPiper]

theluminator - I agree, if you are amongst close friends and have found you can talk about anything in a calm and civilized manner, then by all means, it's the person that brings a stranger to the group who is steadfast in their beliefs and if the subject is brought up will defend their belief at any cost, yelling, arguing, cussing, even coming to blows if necessary, that's the individual I am concerned about. 👍👍😃

[@yoyoyoletmehitdat]

wow if only weed smokers lived to this etiquette lol

[@grayblackhelm6468]

Jarhead monk I agree. I have never personally smoked Marijuana, but I have had experience smoking a bowl of tobacco with pot smokers. An unpleasant experience, I am sorry to say.

[@lunargentleman3750]

Smoking weed with the wrong people...

[@w.s.soapcompany94]

Hey. You know if tobacco smokers were hunted by people like the attorney general and police force the way weed smokers are they might develope similar traits. Remember what prohibition did to alcohol drinkers?....Well alcohol drinkers might be a bad example. But any way the beer was awful for years afterwards? Legal weed states where people can find their correct strain and not lose their job if someone knows they smoke allows for a better variety of par-takers to flourish.

[@bartacomuskidd775]

Id settle for them just being honest about what it is they are piping.

[@djdouglas1694]

Unfortunately there are a lot of fuck bois in the weed community

[@SpockIOM]

An excellent set of rules and guidelines. If I may offer another; “nobody shall be mocked or belittled for the pipe they smoke nor the blend they smoke.” I really can’t stand brand snobs or the types who say those who, for example, only smoke sweet aromatics out of an £8 cob pipe aren’t “real” pipe smokers as they pontificate as they smoke their heavy English blend in their £500 Dunhill. I’ve had at least one oaf like this get right up my nose, and I’m sure I’m not the only one to be on the receiving end of such twaddle. Enjoy what you smoke and smoke what you enjoy!

[@TheJedjud]

What a gentleman over here in the uk 🇬🇧 pipe smoking is no where nearly as popular as it was it’s a dying art ,I’m sure if more people could see your videos it would make a comeback thank you for the effort you put into them and the enjoyment you share with us . I hope you and your family keep well and once again thank you. Phil

[@JaxMerrick]

"What can you catch, but cannot throw?" A cold, or a film.

[@Otaku155]

Just wondering sir, would you by any chance be a fellow Freemason? I ask upon hearing rule 5.

[@stevejackson9952]

As Mayor of Rockridge, I extend a laural and a hearty handshake to our new......

[@johnferguson3026]

I have been smoking my pipes now for six years. I have never smoked a pipe with another pipe smoker. We are few in number unfortunately. I don't personally know any pipe smokers to smoke with. It would be nice though. Nice video and sweet new pipe. Your Friend did a nice job.

[@daviddixon6408]

John Ferguson

[@daviddixon6408]

John Ferguson we have a local cigar lounge here that also sells pipes and pipe tobacco. There is always a mix of cigar and pipe smokers enjoying conversation at that location. Maybe there is something similar in your area.

[@jeremybenson9704]

I agree wholeheartedly...almost. Pipe smokers inherently take time to enjoy life. Not discussing politics I can support, but not speaking of the One who makes all enjoyable things in life possible? Praise God from whom all blessings flow.

[@grahamluna6935]

Not sure if your still alive but this pink and girly world has me tuning in every evening to light up my pipe and hear your manly and humble voice for a few minutes of sanity.

[@HumanTypewriter]

I disagree about the religion and politics rule. But other than that I mostly agree.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Thanks for your comment my friend. 😃😃😃

[@squidrides6339]

That's a common etiquette rule in the military. I think some his USMC days are still with him. What's the old saying? Once a Marine, always traumatized.

[@HumanTypewriter]

***** Disagreeing is one thing. If you can't talk/debate without fighting then you need to smoke your pipe some more and grow up.

[@jehovahuponyou]

GOOD SHOW HANNIBAL - REAL MEN CAN DISCUSS ANYTHING - BESIDES, NO MANTLE IS COMPLETE WITHOUT A GUN OR TWO HANGING ABOVE IT.

[@noah_hill]

I agree theology and politics can be fun and the odd man out can have a new outlook.

[@skgcity5662]

As my teacher in pipe smoking i really miss you and your knowledge.I wish someday we all have you back Mr Chris.🇬🇷

[@superwhitt21]

By staying silent on politics and religion we now have an entire generation of people, MILLIONS, who are offended at any possibility of contradictory points of view. Do not avoid difficult topics. If something can't be discussed without argument then perhaps a rain check after personal research then discuss over a bowl another day.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

superwhitt21 - Well said my friend thank you. 👍👍👍

[@bossfox5741]

All excellent rules and Far better a mantle then a congress or a murder of us eh? Interestingly what you said about pipe smokers been seen as respectable and deep thinkers has been my experience to and extreme you see I was homeless for a number of years during wich time I kept several of my pipes with me and smoked them in my camps or were ever I was legally allowed to and because of the calm I exuded while doing so became something of a community leader amongst travelers who would stop by and tell me their problems ask me advice or listen to one of my stories while I chuffed away. It has been the same before and after my time on the streets in my neighborhoods I still tend to be the one my neighbors come to for advise or council. To my great joy when I hear about people who say their uncle smokes a pipe I tend to realize because of my massive gathering of blood and adopted nieces and nephews, I am that uncle who smokes a pipe and the one that those children will associate with pipe smokers and that always makes me smile

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Boss Fox - That’s a great story my friend, thank you for being a pillar of your community, even when you had no home in that community. Your an Awsome fellow. 👍👍👍

[@bossfox5741]

Muttnchop Piper shucks mate thank you

[@xC4N4D14NB4C0Nx]

my god... I have done it, I have discovered the cousin of RON SWANSON!

[@glenm5034]

My initiation to pipe smoking took place while in grade school. My class mate's father would drive us kids to school, and he always smoked his pipe. When I was old enough to obtain tobacco,purchased a cheap pipe and tobacco. Took a while for a better pipe and tobacco and finally ventured into Schulte's Pipe Shop. Thanks for sharing your memories.

[@RealmsofPixelation]

No religion or politics during a mantle? A mantle sounds fantastic.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

moonknight12579 - Right, there are plenty of other topics of conversation. 👍👍👍

[@searam1]

As you know, I do not smoke anything. But, I love your videos and tried smoking a pipe when I was in college and discovered Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit. You are spot on about cigarettes. They are nasty and disgusting! I also lump cigars into that pile. Pipes, though, are completely different! I love their smell and actually enjoy happening upon someone who smokes a pipe! You are a gentleman and I truly enjoy watching your videos! Thank you from someone who gets it!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Sean Robert Ramuno - Thank you Sean for your very kind words. 👍👍👍

[@TheJeanluc79]

Much respect. I agree and can dig all these guidelines. Well done sir.

[@HumanTypewriter]

Answer for riddle: STD

[@Lemontheft2]

That's what I was thinking, but you can, in a way, "throw" an STD to others. Lol

[@HumanTypewriter]

Lemontheft2 Now that would be funny.

[@PreachermanPiper]

My Great Grandfather, Devil Anse Hatfield and my Grandfather, Buster Hatfield both smoked a pipe.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Are you saying you are a Hatfield of the Hatfield and McCoy feud?

[@PreachermanPiper]

Yes I am. I am in the middle of writing a book about my life.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

+Doc Hatfield that's amazing, I am proud to know you sir. 😃😃😃

[@adolfobolivar7778]

The Articles of the Pipe Smoker Constitution. I am brand new piper smoker here (just smoked my third bowl) but before I took my first draw I watched and rewatched plenty of you videos so I want to thank you very much for this university level analysis and schooling. I genuinely mean that, watching you teach makes me feel like I'm at school not just learning something new but understaning it. I would love for you to do a in-depth video on the experiences a brand new pipe smoker will encounter when joining this fascinating hobby as to not be discouraged and quit the hobby because lord knows I have felt like quitting but I keep watching and rewatching videos like this and it just strengthens my faith and love for this hobby. Oh by the way, just like you sir I too got into pipe smoking because of the Hobbit. Again thank you so much and I'll keep on watching!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Thank you for the kind words Adolfo, and keep after it, you will find it gets easier as you gain experience. 😃😃😃

[@britdownunder9665]

welcome to the hobby. If there is one piece of advice I could give to a new pipe smoker it would be: Take your time, tongue bite is a swine so don't rush. 😀

[@Pipesandstooges]

Muttnchop .....one word on this video...AMEN!!!!!!!...great job my friend top notch👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Thank you Mr. President, you are a fine fellow for saying so. 👍👍👍😃

[@Pipesandstooges]

Being president of such a distinguished Club is a job that I enjoy very much and that was a high-quality video words to live by thank you my friend great job take care and enjoy the rest of your weekend the T-shirt it will be coming out again real soon perhaps next weekend I must continue to represent correctly

[@MuttnchopPiper]

+Pipes And kayaks thanks again my friend, you are truly appreciated. 😃😃😃

[@Pipesandstooges]

Same here brother 👍

[@MuttnchopPiper]

+Pipes And kayaks hey scan down through my comments and check out what "Tobacco andPipesmoker" had to say, real class act this guy. 😳😳😳😳

[@conanme3992]

It would be hard not to agree to these “rules”. I agree with all of them, and I especially enjoyed the term “mantle”. However, one small varying view on point 7: if everyone always says “well done” to each new pipe, it kind of looses it’s meaning. I don’t want to be around people that congratulate me only because they are following a guiding principle or are trying to be nice. I’d rather be around authentic people who, when they say “well done” on my new pipe (or anything else), they actually mean it and it’s not just said as a meaningless gesture. When I speak or I congratulate others, I mean what I say. I don’t just say it to be nice, or to portray something fake. In short, let’s be genuine and polite. I beleive both can coexist.

[@uptonsavoie]

Your "mantel" sounds much like a club with a definite membership, although new pipesters (if that's a word) of any race, creed, political adherence, &c. are welcome to visit and/or apply for membership. Repeated violations will subject the offender to expulsion. I used to belong to one such club--now, alas, extinct. I do not remember a written set of rules; but pipe smokers, the vast majority of whom are gentlemen in the finest definition of that word, would adhere to them without being told. I applaud your standards of pipe gatherings, and I am toying with the idea of getting something like that going where I live.

[@TheAsthmatic91]

I believe if religion and politics were discussed more often, just like in the old days, we would be in a very different place in the USA. The Word of God, and the great United States of America Constitution, should be a topic brought up in tobacco pipe smoking gatherings more often. After all, if we pipe smokers are viewed as philosophers, wise and knowledgeable, such topics, by necessity, need discussed, for freedoms sake. Happy piping!

[@jaimepaullamb1187]

I agree with most of these points. But I think it is the duty of thoughtful people to discuss religion and politics, but to do so with open mindedness and reason. In fact, i would personally prefer that no subjects should be verboten among intelligent, logical people. This is not a personal attack or critique of you, as you are clearly a kind and gentle man. Thank you for the great videos, Mutt'n.

[@josephreinhart8490]

Religion, politics etcetera etcetera should be topics discussed while pipe smoking as long as they're done with charity.

[@Marsalis_CW]

Respectfully, friend, I disagree with the no religion talk. Religion is very important to me and is something i'm trying to conform my entire way of life to. We should be able to discuss these subjects like descent folks.

[@opie2736]

I disagree with that politics and religion should be forbidden discussion topics. CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien, both famous authors who smokes pipes, frequently discussed religion. The rest is solid though

[@stevenfoulger6066]

Many times my experience with cigarette smokers has been a selfish attitude. Many don't (or haven't in the past) seem to care about, or have any respect for the non smoker. All some tend to care about is their nicotine fix in spite of anyone around them even to the point of blowing smoke in your face. So I believe some negative views about cigarette smokers are warranted to a certain extent. I've never heard of that type of behavior among pipe smokers.

[@heshamfyilj06]

I agree. My love for pipe smoking is rooted into nostalgia of my grandfather generation, whom I grew up as a child seeing a few of them whom I loved and admired smoking pipes.

[@jacobzamira4476]

@Hannibal jr. I agree, Theology is two thumbs up for any Mantle I'm apart of. @Muttonchop Piper< A "COLD"!?

[@leewalker1177]

My Grandfather smoked a pipe...during the war he'd smoke upholstery as tobacco was hard to come by.

[@tik7471]

Well done and congrats on the devil ants by crow valley. just wanna say that thanks for the knowledge that you shared on the world wide web. thanks to you i am enjoying pipe smoking in this part of the world. live long friend and Happy piping to you

[@scottbratsen3058]

This could be the Anderson's Constitution of Pipe Smokers. You sound like a Brother Mason.

[@MasihHeidarizadeh]

every time I want to watch one of your videos, I grab my pipe, sometimes I smoke and sometimes just hold it in the piping position, and watch you and listen to you as we are friends at a community

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Masih Heidarizadeh - We are, we definitely are. 👍👍👍

[@tallmanfromcornwall1229]

I don't know about #5... I think a lot of political differences could be solved over a pipe-smoking session or two :)

[@grayblackhelm6468]

These seem to be good rules of etiquette regardless of smoking.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Gray Blackhelm - I Agree. 👍👍👍

[@mikehowell2279]

I can only really disagree with one rule: no religion or politics in the mantle. I often find that groups of pipe smokers can be the best place to discuss these things. It varies by the group, of course, but I think the ratio of kind, open minded people is higher among pipe smokers than it is in most other demographics. When we respect one another these subjects can be both interesting and enlightening to discuss.

[@dieseldriver7663]

sir I must say I have enjoyed your videos and learned many tips for enjoying my Peterson rathbone. I love to sit by a fire with a brandy and my pipe. I would be honored to join you for a smoke. if your ever in Knoxville TN look me up

[@dieseldriver7663]

sir I must say I have enjoyed your videos and learned many tips for enjoying my Peterson rathbone. I love to sit by a fire with a brandy and my pipe. I would be honored to join you for a smoke. if your ever in Knoxville TN look me up

[@dieseldriver7663]

sir I must say I have enjoyed your videos and learned many tips for enjoying my Peterson rathbone. I love to sit by a fire with a brandy and my pipe. I would be honored to join you for a smoke. if your ever in Knoxville TN look me up

[@bradcomeau3480]

He should b smoking a pipe during his videos....create the perfect atmosphere!!

[@paralellosll3849]

I just don't like the ban on religious and political conversions. If the mantle doesn't want to have such conversation it will naturally end. #freespeech

[@ilcuzzo12]

The word he was looking for was dignified. Pipe smoking is a dignified practice

[@djsifu07]

Love you bro, but religion and politics are what men SHOULD talk about.

[@thewelsh-lad8719]

I agree with the rules. The only exception would be. If the intention of forming a mantle is to discuss politics or religion. It should be done so with respect and honour. Leave the potty mouth at the door.

[@wisconsinwoodsman1987]

I would add that a pipe smoker always is respectful of ash, pipe cleaners, and other disposable by-products related to our hobby.

[@sandman6909]

Most would say "a cold" but, a guy like Muttnchop I bet the answer is "Zzz's "

[@ZeevBenDavid]

Hi Muttnchop, i think you should add more comments on the links below, for instance your mantel bullets as referring this video

[@midnightprince30]

Humble, willing to always correct yourself, exemplifying dignity. Keep it up.

[@bartacomuskidd775]

You can catch a bus.. you certainly cant throw it. You also can catch a game.. but certainly shouldnt throw one.. not that Ty Cobb would agree.

[@brunotulliani]

Dear Sir, I hope all is fine with you? I must admit i am a little worried that it's been a while you have not posted a new video. My son and I both smoke the pipe and we miss you.

[@1finger804]

if i turn out to be half the man my grandfather was ill be a happy chap.....thanks for the lesson

[@josephcollier1028]

GK Chesterton said that politics and religion are the only things worth talking about

[@squiremuldoon5462]

What i tell people when they feel im about to be offended by their opinion : "at the end of the day, its none of my business what you believe, who you voted for, and who you want to go to bed with" .

[@daadadda]

you sir have such a smooth narrator voice. I could totally see you as radio host or voice of audiobooks. Lovely!

[@polecatfan1627]

If people get wound up tight about someone calling mold bacteria, needs to loosen up

[@2011traincrazy]

Yeah you should demonstrate how to smoke a meerschaum pipe versus briar

[@raker1980]

Gentleman. Scholar. Knowledgeable. The man.

[@cameronconnery2080]

Great rules. 7 years old. Still a great video.

[@FANTASMAHOUSEPARANORMAL]

The ten pipe commandments.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Yeah, I guess. Lol 👍👍👍

[@mauricefarrar244]

Words to grow by. I too shared a pipe smoke or two with my grandfather and I’ve really been looking to get back into it. I see a piper from time to time and the aroma from their blend seems to always put me on cloud 9.

[@kbax3137]

What can you catch, but cannot throw? My answer is an STD

[@lauwke123]

I find myself quite moved by your list. If this list will be adhered to by powerful people, talking about politics and religion might no longer be a problem. Thank you for your sharing respectful wisdom with us viewers. You are a true gentleman. My compliments all the way from The Netherlands are respectfully yours.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

OldskoolnoobNL Lauwke - Thank you my friend. 👍👍👍

[@GeorgeZimmermen]

Some of these are cringe honestly

[@MDV1982]

Thanks for all the virtue signaling!

[@grahamwilson366]

No politics and religion is the same rule in lodge and it's to keep every conversation brotherly and unifying instead of causing division and hostility. It is a golden rule in pipe smoking. Great perspective on how people view smokers in General. Thanks for the video Chris

[@MuttnchopPiper]

You're welcome my friend. 😃😃😃

[@adamnordskog1231]

Very honorable and admirable set of rules.

[@rvz77]

Sweet Jesusx just smoke the damn thing.

[@maira_dog4666]

You are a sweetheart! Very relaxing videos and also very interesting perspective on enjoying little things, the whole ritual of smoking a pipe. Makes me want to apply this philosophy in more aspects of my life! Thanks a lot sir!

[@Mr_Jumbles]

It's kinda like these rules are the things you should employ throughout your life TO BE A GOOD HUMAN BEING.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Ryutekken - Exactly, sometimes I think we forget that. 👍👍👍

[@collindow2037]

Your riddle in the back.. a Cold!

[@leslielively3092]

Brings box of cigars to pipe mantle

[@richardmosely4357]

And happy piping to you and yours as well.

[@johnnie2638]

Excellent video. So many people have no idea how cultural pipe & cigar smoking are. These are very different crowds than cigarette smokers of which I used to be for many years. Smoking cigarettes is about getting one's fix. It's all about being tied to the cigarette. Pipe (& cigar) smoking is something altogether different. These are pastimes. Moments of relaxation & ritual. Times when like-minded individuals can converge & share in camaraderie. We've already been pushed out of the public sphere. Anti-smoking zealots won't be satisfied until it's illegal to enjoy tobacco in any form in our homes & yards......and even then there will always be something else. I say fight the good fight. Stock up on your favorite tobaccos & indulge!

[@MuttnchopPiper]

John Esparza - I agree my friend, I don’t know what state it was but I heard a story that someone was smoking in their front yard, and a cop rolled up got out and told the individual to put out the cigarette, the man said why, the cop said “There have been complaints about your smoking, you are disturbing your neighbors” the man said, this is my property, I own this land, if they don’t like me smoking they can move. The man was arrested for disturbing the peace, the charges were dropped, but there is an example of what you are talking about. 😒😒😒

[@JLBrown-xt7rc]

I enjoyed your comments on etiquette. However # 5 not talking about religion or politics is forbidden. Some great books came out of smoking pipes among a mantle of men such as : J R R Tolkien and C S Lewis used to both meet at The Eagle and Child Pub back in Oxford, England and much of their conversation was religion and politics. Both religion and politics can be pleasant if there is an agreement. Most friends talk about these things anyway. I don't think we should put a 'law or political correctness' not our gathering of a mantel.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

J.L. Brown - I have gotten a lot of push back on this one rule, so I have decided to amend it to say optional. 👍👍👍

[@GiWolf6060]

Your rules are great. Even though I like discussing politics I’ve never had a relaxing discussion about it, and relaxing is the whole point of pipe smoking. I’m a Christian though, so me and my friends love talking about God. That’s my only personal change to the rules.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

GiWolf 6060 - I have had a lot of push back on those 2 Rules, so I have decided to make them optional subjects of conversation. 👍👍👍

[@demonfingers271]

Could sneezing while having a cold be considered throwing it? :0) Very good video, I enjoy your channel very much. I am buying my first pipe tomorrow and I am very excited.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Logan Romero - No, but that was a good try, congrats on the new pipe my friend, I to am excited for you. 👍👍👍

[@HM-uj6ud]

Couldn't love this guy more! What a class act amongst a community of so many unsavory types who have taken to the pipe. I see so many youtube videos about pipe smoking where these unsophisticated, uneducated "children" get on camera and immediately start being sexist or homophobic or transphobic or racist or start preaching and proselytizing. This man is a true confident, kind, and secure gentleman. It's refreshing to see another grown man whose masculinity doesn't depend on denigrating others.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

H M - Thank you my friend, I appreciate your kind words. 👍👍👍

[@Rangerglx]

I want a Devils Anse too. Hard to find.

[@jamesonjohnson8992]

I am currently attending a university, and most people, especially guy friends, think it's awesome, and often have a grandfather who smoked a pipe. I only had one instance where someone was addimately opposed to it. She would smell even the sweetest aromatic and talk about how "disgusting" and "smokey" it was, even if it smelled of vanilla or berry pie. but that is obviously a mental block that some people have.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Thanks for your comment my friend, your situation is a lot like many others. 😃😃😃

[@wyattgilliam9095]

Same here muttnchop. I have to say my grandy is who influenced me to smoke a pipe. When I was about 3 or 4, I saw him smoking his pipe and I asked him to let me try and sure enough he gave it to me. I coughed so much I turned blue. Now, 17 years later I'm still into pipes, so I guess it didn't have his desired affect on me.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Wyatt Gilliam - I remember being about 8 and watching this giant of a man 6' 6" stride across the yard puffing on his pipe and talking in this booming calm voice. I don't have grand kids yet, but I would like mine to see me in the same way. :)

[@buellstud]

I wanted to smoke my pipe in the park in Bath Maine. Wrong, the tobacco police arrested me. I had to leave the park in the middle of the 4th of July concert. The sort of thing that caused our revolution. Very Ironical. I was planing to retire there, but not now.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

nick Witzell - shame, it's a darn shame, won't be long and Russia will have more freedoms then we will. 😔😔😔

[@roadkill3881]

I don't remember much about my great-grandfather. But I remember him smoking a pipe and his cherry tobacco. I remember playing with his pipes when I went to visit. After he passed away I took 2 of his pipes before they were thrown out. Now I smoke them.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Kris Syxx - That's a wonderful story my friend. 👍👍👍

[@Ersontilly]

Not quite what I was expecting, but if I were to start a pipe club I would adopt those rules (and a few more) as club etiquette. I thought you were going to talk about etiquette with the general public, asking "do you mind if I smoke a pipe" when in a shared public space, or when there is a guest in your car, and not arguing with someone who is irritated by your smoking, regardless of the reason and regardless whether you are allowed to smoke there, smoking downwind of the food at a picnic or campsite. Things like that.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Ersontilly - Those a valid concerns, might be a good video idea. 👍👍👍

[@stefanvanvuuren3931]

A fish? Hahaha I suck at this game. Muttnchop I'm gonna watch this video more than a few times cause I'm gonna type it out and print it out as a poster where I store my tabacco. Thank you Chris for all you are doing for the pipe smoking community of the world.

[@MuttnchopPiper]

Incorrect on the riddle answer, it's a cold, and I am looking into the possibility of getting my rules made into a poster as well.... Wait.... You stole my idea, how dare you.. Lol, lol. 😃😃😃