UrethraLicker 06/09/2009
I have found 2 packs of these on the ground. First one was the Basic 100's, and the other one was Basic Ultra lights. These are not my preferred cigarette. They taste pretty bad, and they burn fast. I will still smoke them though. I'm not picky when it comes to smoking.
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Und3rag3dipp3r lulz 03/16/2009
While not the best in the world, they are pretty cheap, that's why the 3 star. That's pretty much all that's going for them, other than that they have an ok taste. When you're poor or without much money, these are the way to go, or quitting until you get 3 more dollars.
MetalSlugIV 11/01/2008
While price doesn't guarantee quality at the higher end it does guarantee absolute shit at the lower end. If you can't afford to buy a decent cigarette you are better off quitting. These taste terrible. I only tried it because I was offered one at work and I was out of my usual brand and I did not have enough time to go buy a new pack before my break was over.
allstar87 09/09/2008
these are absolutely horrible. they taste terrible and leave a bad aftertaste. only smoke them if you dont have anything else.
wafflekinglol 06/24/2008
As their slogan claims "Everything in life is Basic", they're Basic. I smoke lights, only because they're free for me. I still think basic menthols are the shit, but seriously after 500 of them , I still prefer Newports over these. ***
JamesTurnerMus ic 05/28/2008
These were good as they were free. But i wouldn't pay for them!
Strijdom 05/26/2008
No flavor at all, almost like smoking dry maple tree leaves wrapped in newspaper.
JoeCamel714 08/06/2007
Not So Good. They're...Basic,
Mondurloe 06/27/2007
You get what you pay for,inferior tobacco in a paper tube,but if your completlybroke,your better off quiting.
nissania 06/06/2007
cough cough CHOKE. It only get's TWO stars because you have to consider the price point. If you are fiending and broke, they are smokable.
Yogurt 05/21/2007
Poor quality. They taste like crap; kinda like a stale Marlboro thats been on the floor.
winstonman 05/21/2007
These were the worst cigarette I have ever smoked. If this were the only cigarettes available I would quit.
diprosopus 05/17/2007
Had some basic 100's a while back, not that good but for the price you can't complain.
Tothefullest7 02/06/2007
horrible, taste like shit. sometimes im not even sure if thats really tobacco in there. i would even be hesitant to bum one, and even if i was really desperate.
poorderosaman 07/23/2006
Basic is got to be the most awful tasting cigarette i ever puffed on.They smell & taste like crap.They are over priced but they do send out coupons quite often and when i do get coupons for them i pass them on or trash em'... Basic has nothing at all to brag about. Note this if you can handle menthol,then you may be able to handle them mentholated.But i doubt it..
snowflake1 05/20/2006
I knew the world was coming to an end when I stepped into a local gas station and noticed that basics were a $1.50 more than marlboros.
APH 03/17/2006
The non filters are the good
sarathetheatre whore 03/02/2006
These are not my favorite at all. Thank God I got my friend to switch from these to my brand of cigarettes. When I was forced to bum, these bland things almost made me consider quitting smoking entirely. The aftertaste is stale, they burn really quickly, and they don't give much of a buzz at all. A complete waste of tobacco in my opinion.
oxxbradxxo 01/02/2006
I have a better idea roll up a newspaper stick leaves in it and smoke away. You will never be able to tell the difference, and it will save you tons of money.
zebulonzachari ah 12/14/2005
ok if you bum one...they used to be cheaper which is why i remember someone i knew used to get them cos they were cheaper don't know if they still are...I wouldn't buy a pack tho...nothing special...just a 'basic' cigarette.
MikeShempbo 08/23/2005
Not bad but not outstanding. Where can you get the non-filter or are you making those as you smoke :) Once saw an MI gas station selling these for more than Marlboros.
sirshacky 08/11/2005
A brand I closely associate with white trash and truckers. Even me and my prissy 6th grade friends thought these were crappy. In truth, they're not bad smokes for the money....if they were a touch smoother and burned a little better (mine always seem to burn weirdly), I could see myself smoking them more. Right now, I only have one if I have to bum from my friend.
jazzybee 08/23/2003
the reason i rated it great was because as far as taste it is 5 stars of nasty.. if these were the only cigarettes in the world, i would have to quit. i will roll my own or buy silvers (generic brand found in most tobacco stores) these (silvers) only cost 1.84 tax included and taste exactly as a marlboro and the menthols taste just like a newport. other than that i wouldn't give a basic to my worst enemy! i know why the name is basic because it is basically crap.
JimmyCrackedCo rn 06/01/2003
never tried, they had a low score and i felt sorry for them
NightShade 04/07/2003
While not the best in the world, they are pretty cheap. That's pretty much all that's going for them, other than they have an ok taste. When you're poor or without much money, these are the way to go.
blythe 01/02/2003
These are bad, if you are broke and need to buy generic I suggest Dorals, because they don't taste generic. I gave these a 2 because they are way better than GPC's, Kings, or Rogers. Yuck!! Go for Dorals, all the Dorals are pretty good, not as good as my Marlboro Lights 100's, but great in a pinch!
MikeLover 12/29/2002
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superseven 04/01/2002
Basic lights are the ones I'm talking about here. They have a sweetly sickening tasting smoke. The smoke smells and tastes slightly like chocolate. Not recommended. I recommend Camel Lights or American Spirit Lights.
Kendra_Cmm 02/04/2002
They taste something like a generic Marlboro.The menthol is the worst experiance in the world so don't even go there!
wah-wah 01/16/2002
2 things that draws me to basic:no money, desparity
ReeferMan420 01/01/2001
much like smoking dirt or pieces of fecal matter.
Second place 12/19/2000
Basic cigarettes are only okay because it has a really harsh taste that lingers even after you are done. The after taste can be a drag when you have nothing to cleanse your mouth with. A positivee aspect though is when you are low on cash, you can still afford Basic. When all you need is a fix and the taste matters little to you, then these are the cigs for you.
laker 12/11/2000
This cigarette is nasty! The taste it stale and it goes down anything but smooth. If you're low on money, collect change in the streets, cause it's not worth buying Basics.
rnafisi 11/22/2000
Among all cigarettes I have ever smoked, Basic has ben the worst. Once, because of its cheaper price I bought Basics. But let me inform you about my idea about Basic after smoking it; its tobacco doesn't taste aromatic to me. It doesn't always burn well and required re-lighting in some cases. Maybe the problem is the low quality tobacco.
ainboy88 11/06/2000
Basic cigarettes are very smooth and light. However, there's not much taste to it. Also, they burn out too quickly.
juli4537et 03/12/2000
cheap but harsh.....
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