BEIJING, Feb. 4
(Chinese medianet) -- While U.S. President Barack Obama tries togetrid
ofan old smoking habit, a Nicaraguan company has produced the latest in a
flood of merchandise trying to cash in on his popularity -- "Obama" cigars.
Granada Cigars, a small outfit based in Nicaragua's tobacco-growing
north, is using local and Cuban leaves to hand-roll cigars wrapped
with a gold band that says "Obama 44," to commemorate the 44th U.S.
president.
The cigars come in various sizes and strengths. And
the company says some 13,000 have been ordered so far across the United States.
That adds to thousands of Obama products -- like comics, candy, hot sauce and
even a sex toy -- that hit the market during the media frenzy of the Democrat's
campaign and inauguration.
"Distribution is booming, the cigar is selling
because of 'Obamania' and we want to take advantage of that," company director
Miguel Ramirez told media.
Obama has pledged not to smoke in the White House but
has admitted it is hard to quit after two decades. U.S. companies have printed
cigar bands with Obama's smiling face to celebrate his victory, but Ramirez says
his specially made cigars are one of a kind.
(Agencies)
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