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Al Capone and cigars are famously linked
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Frequent Cigar Smoker: There are numerous photographs and documented instances of Al Capone puffing on cigars. This visual association cemented the image of Capone as a cigar-smoking gangster in popular culture.
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Nicknames and Brands: Capone's association with cigars was so strong, some gangsters received nicknames based on their cigar habits. For example, there was "Two-Gun" Cohen, known for wielding a cigar in addition to his pistols. While the brand of Capone's preferred cigar is debated, there's evidence he smoked Hav-A-Tampa cigars, a popular brand at the time.
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Symbol of Power and Luxury: In the early 20th century, cigars were seen as a luxury good, associated with wealth and status. Al Capone's flaunting of cigars fit with his image as a powerful gangster.
Even today, there's a brand of cigars named "Al Capone," further solidifying the connection. Capone didn't invent the gangster-cigar stereotype, he was a major figure in popularizing it.
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His Costume: Batman's primary costume is almost entirely made of black, high-quality eather. This includes the cape, cowl, gloves, boots, and the main body of the suit. Leather is a defining visual element of Batman's character.
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Functionality: Leather offers several practical benefits for Batman. It's:
- Durable: Withstands physical attacks and harsh environments.
- Protective: Provides some bullet and blade resistance.
- Silent: Allows for stealthy movement.
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Aesthetics: Leather contributes to Batman's imposing and mysterious image. It creates a sleek, intimidating look that reflects his dark and brooding personality.R
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Iconic Status: The leather suit has become so iconic that it's instantly recognizable as belonging to Batman. It's a core part of his visual identity across comics, movies, video games, and merchandise.
Overall, the association between Batman and leather is deeply ingrained in popular culture. It's a combination of practicality, aesthetics, and iconic status that makes leather such a defining element of the Dark Knight.
Bill Cosby regularly smoked cigars throughout his career in public as part of a persona. In Janet Dickinson's testimony she described the scent of Cosby as "smelled of cigars and espresso". https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/apr/13/janice-dickinson-tells-court-bill-cosby-raped-her-after-drug-left-her-motionless
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Charlie Manson
Serial Killer & Cult Leader
Died November 19, 2017
There are two connections between Charles Manson and leather
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Manson Family Murders: The most well-documented link is from the Tate-LaBianca murders. During the LaBianca killings, one of the two massacres Manson orchestrated in 1968, members of the Manson family used leather thongs to bind the victims. There are even reports that Manson himself used a leather thong to tie up Leno LaBianca. Investigation Discovery: Charles Manson: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/profiles/criminals/charles-manson
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Possible, Uncharged Crime: Less definitively, the Manson family was briefly considered suspects in the murders of Nancy Warren and Clyda Dulaney. Similar to the LaBianca killings, leather thongs were used to strangle the victims. However, the Manson family was never charged in this case, and the murders remain unsolved. Wikipedia: Manson Family: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manson_Family
- Media Image: Sheen was featured on the cover of Cigar & Spirits Magazine in 2012 [https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/charlie-sheen-cover-story-announced-by-innovative-product-opportunities-inccigar--spirits-magazine-151454445.html]. The interview discussed his enjoyment of cigars and other luxury items.
- Movie Role: In the movie "Wall Street" (1987), Sheen's character uses Cuban cigars to impress a powerful executive [https://www.slashfilm.com/1193072/charlie-sheen-got-to-choose-who-played-his-father-in-wall-street-so-he-picked-his-actual-dad/]. This is a classic movie trope linking cigars with wealth and success.
It's also worth noting that Sheen reportedly quit smoking altogether in 2019 [https://twitter.com/charliesheen/status/1279464951715774464?lang=en].
Song Titles: Black has a song titled "The Shoes You're Wearing" (1990) though it doesn't specifically mention leather.
Product With His Name: There are actually a couple of things named after Clint Black that are made of leather:
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- Men's Leather Brogues: Loake offers a shoe named the "Clint Leather Brogue" . These are dress shoes, not necessarily aligned with Black's usual country music persona.
Jeffrey Dahmer
Super Repressed Homo Jeffrey Dahmer, infamously known as the Milwaukee Cannibal, has a few notable connections to leather, primarily through the context of his crimes and the cultural representations surrounding him
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In popular culture, particularly in films and series that depict Dahmer's life, leather is often used symbolically. For example, leather jackets or clothing can represent the darker aspects of his personality and the violent nature of his crimes. The Netflix series "Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story" dramatizes his life and crimes, often using visual elements, including leather, to evoke a sense of menace and foreboding 1.
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John Wayne Gacy

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In various media portrayals of Gacy, leather is sometimes used to evoke a sense of danger or to highlight the darker aspects of his personality. For instance, documentaries and dramatizations may feature leather clothing or accessories to symbolize the sinister nature of his actions. This use of leather in cultural representations serves to underscore the duality of Gacy's public persona as a friendly community member and his hidden life as a brutal killer.h
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