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drneau · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 8:50 am Post subject: Hellmuth and the 2005 Main Event

Nice meltdown Phil. What an ass.

Anyone see that?

God, that was entertaining. I can't believe that guy didn't slug Phil. But my favorite was when Phil flashes his cards to someone and someone else asks to see them. "Don't you know it's bad etiquette to ask to see someone's cards, buddy? Ask the other 9 of the top 10 players and they'll all say the same thing." Ass. Entertaining ass, though. I'd like to see him make the final table every year just because his assness makes it so fun to watch.

In fact, my dream WSOP final table:
- Hellmuth
- Matusow
- Raymer (to get under Matusow's skin)
- Phil Gordon (I think he gets under Hellmuth's skin since Aruba)
- Annie Duke (also gets under Hellmuth's skin)
- Howard (got the brother/sister thing going)
- Some internet guy who "doesn't know how to play"
- Jennifer Tilly, and she eliminates Annie Duke
- The Flying Dutchman

I saw Paul Macgriel (aka "X-22", the guy who eliminated Hellmuth) while I was playing at the Mirage in Vegas last January. He made the final table in the Mirage's nightly unlimited rebuy all-in fest. The table was taking a break and this weirdo walks by with his tongue going from ear to ear. I said, "What's with THAT guy". Someone whispered, "That's X-22! Quack Quack". http://www.homepokergames.com/malgriel.php
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5thStreetPokerParties.com · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 10:10 am Post subject:

But you have to admit, that guy is good! During that same episode he made one of the best laydowns I've ever seen.

I believe he had AK with A44 on the board. His heads-up opponent made a full house with A4. There might have been a K on the board as well giving Phil 2 pair... I don't remember. Either way...

That's a pretty good dream table, the only change I would make is adding myself to the table... sitting next to Jennifer Tilly (or replace with Shannon Elizabeth).
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rastapete · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 3:19 pm Post subject:

That was easily the most entertaining WSOP 2005 episode so far. Phil is such a hoot!

About his laydowns, in general, Phil is known to lay down hands more readily than most pros. It stands to reason that by sheer randomness some of those laydowns will seem miraculous, looked at on their own.

Having said that, I thought the guy who had the Aces full was just so reeking of strength by how he came alive, chatting it up, leaning forward all animated.

I know it's easy when you see the hole cards, but I thought he did everything but tell Phil out loud that he had him beat.

Dix · Posted: Tue Nov 01, 2005 6:20 pm Post subject:

"The Flying Dutchman" AKA: Marcel Luske, is fast becoming one of my favorite players to watch... the guy is an absolute riot... I'd love to play at the same table as him just for the entertainment value alone... LOL Very Happy

Tilting Phil Hellmuth might be Phil Gordon's (or anyone else's for that matter) favorite pastime. Rumor has it (if you want to believe Rafe) that Hellmuth tilt-hemmoraged about $3000 at a "Tiltboys" $1-$2 limit home game.

Phil (Gordon) writes poker tips articles for ESPN.com. In a recent article on "pot odds" he offers up the following...

Guest · Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:41 pm Post subject:

Agree with you on Luske, Dix. "Kings are good" (his line as he laid down AQ (I think?) to a reraise preflop at the 2004 WSOP ME) has become a part of my poker lexicon. His opponent was holding KK. He hadn't shown his hand.

Back to Helmuth - I recommend highly the audio archives of Cardplayer.com's WSOP final table commentary. I know it's 9 hours or whatever long, but it is very instructive and often entertaining, and Phil, who was probably on air more than anyone else, is really a treat to listen to as he shares his reads of what is going on without benefit of hole card cameras.

rastapete · Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:45 pm Post subject:

This was me.

MaxPower · Posted: Wed Nov 02, 2005 12:50 pm Post subject:

"This guy can't even spell 'Poker'!"

He's a hoot - but a sorry arse. I was waiting for that guy to cold cock him one. He kept saying things like "ain't it a bitch?" and stuff like that. Then he cracked a smile when the Mouth ran to his mommy, er, wife for consolation. What a pussy. Then he has the nerve to tell everyone that it's all for show. Whatever - this guy never grew up...

-Max

But he's rich! Rich I tell ya! I wanna be like him.
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