StupidKid 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Actually, Oprah is very smart, way smarter than most of us.I apalogise to OP, I misunderstood the thread title. I thought OP was refering to the Oparah or however you spell it. You know, the one where people prance around in tights and sing extremely high and annoying notes. That's why I thought the thread was stupid.I agree that an appearance of a pro poker player on OPRAH would be very good for the game. I respect the woman alot as she has alot of influence in the world and does good for it as well. Just a few years ago she opened a school for young girls in my home country of South Africa. I watch her show quite alot actually for a 15 year old and I like the issues she tackles. Oprah will tackle the issue if poker eventually and soon enough pros will be appearing on her show, I'm 100% sure of this. Poker is to big in your guys' country for it to go unnoticed by a talk show queen.Sorry again OP, I need to get my eyes checked. Bwahahaha at both posts.lolollolol @ Sick boy's obv real and genuine mistake. Link to post Share on other sites
llou 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Oprah isn't smart at all. She hasn't had a decent show without the entire crowd screaming and whatever not. She only has 1 view at things and won't ever invite guests that aren't with her as in the same views of government/earth etcI'm no Oprah worshipper, but I do respect what she has accomplished and admire her efforts to "do the right thing" by using her power to make the world a better place.If I had that much power, I would also be very careful about with whom I shared it. I wouldn't be sharing my influence and media platform with people whose views I oppose. I also wouldn't be turning my show into one of those confrontational shows where people spout their opinions and stick with their constiuency's "party line" regardless of what anyone else says. Those shows do little, if anything, to further an understanding of the topic. They simply spur the passions of the already committed.At least Oprah tries to build things and improve things and encourage people to think for themselves. That's more than a lot of TV pundits do.Finally, I have said all along that the PPA (and others interested in promoting legalized poker playing) should pay less attention to the "18 year old boys" and more attention to people over 30. We more mature folks control a lot the county's wealth -- and most of the votes in an election. The "faces of poker" used to sell the idea of online poker should include plenty of middle-aged women, Moms, Dads, grandparents, etc. -- people with whom the voters feel comfortable, people who are respected and trusted -- not people commonly associated with irresponsible, illegal, or high-risk behavior of any kind -- people who watch Oprah. Link to post Share on other sites
Mercury69 3 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 hmmm yah I was just wondering.Jeez, dude... Link to post Share on other sites
nutzbuster 7 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Is it gheyer to watch Oprah, or wonder if any poker players have been on Oprah? WE CAN'T DECIDE EITHER! Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Well one things for sure, if there ever is a poker player scheduled to be on Oprah, then I'm sure Bob will let us know.True story: I did an event that Oprah attended, she acted like a self important billionairess hollywood person with a Hillary complex. That's what the caterer said anyway. So I guess the real question is when will there be a poker player on The View? Link to post Share on other sites
Moneyball16 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Ive been in the audience a couple dozen times. Might have made it on TV. Link to post Share on other sites
Gallo 1 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 she acted like a self important billionairess hollywood person with a Hillary complex.QFT, that's how she acted when I was there and she wasn't even a billionaire. Link to post Share on other sites
troyomac 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Even better would be a broke poker player, and Oprah comes through with 20 10k buyins. Link to post Share on other sites
fatman 1 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Even better would be for Oprah to give me 20 10k buyins.FYP Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Montell Williams/thread Link to post Share on other sites
david_keena 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 OP, please enlighten us on the train of thought that lead to this stupid thread. +++++++++++1111111111111 Link to post Share on other sites
gatortom64 1 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Jerry Yang (Yaaj)Jerry Yang is a 39-year-old psychologist and social worker from southern California. He holds a Masters Degree in health psychology. Nationality: Hmong (Hmoob). Yang was born in Laos. He is married and has six children. Yang started playing poker only two years ago. He won a seat into the main event of the 2007 WSOP via a satellite held at the Pechanga Resort and Casino in Temecula, CA. His total investment in that event was $225. The socially-conscious Yang is determined to give something back to charity. He is pledging 10 percent of his winnings from this tournament to three different charities – the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Feed the Children, and the Ronald McDonald House. Name: Jerry Yang (Yaaj) AKA "The Shadow"Location: Temecula, CA, United StatesCashes: 1Total Winnings: $8,250,000First Place Finishes: 1WSOP Bracelets: 1Age: 40Marital Status: YesChildren: 6 KidsStarted Playing Poker: Two years agoFavorite Poker Game: No Limit HoldemAmbition: Would like to be one of the best and respected poker players in the world. Own my own business(es) in the future.Hobbies: Reading, hiking, camping, golfing, dancing, water sports, charity work, and anything that is fun.Favorite Movie: BraveheartFavorite Music: Jazz and PopFavorite Place: HomeFavorite Celebrity: Oprah WinfreyPoker Players I Respect Most: Howard Lederer, Jonathon Natale, Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Daniel Negreanu, Jennifer Harman, Barry Greenstein, Phil Hellmuth, John Juanda, Mike Sexton, Annie Duke, Men "The Master" Nguyen, Phil Ivey and many others.If I could change anything in the world: Peace and happiness for everyone.If I could change anything in the poker world: Poker players having the ultimate rights. Link to post Share on other sites
finztotheleft 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Oprah isn't smart at all. She hasn't had a decent show without the entire crowd screaming and whatever not. She only has 1 view at things and won't ever invite guests that aren't with her as in the same views of government/earth etcForgive me if I don't take your opinion of any woman seriously. Link to post Share on other sites
king_tanner 84 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Poker Players I Respect Most: Howard Lederer, Jonathon Natale, Doyle Brunson, Johnny Chan, Chris "Jesus" Ferguson, Daniel Negreanu, Jennifer Harman, Barry Greenstein, Phil Hellmuth, John Juanda, Mike Sexton, Annie Duke, Men "The Master" Nguyen, Phil Ivey and many others.Who? Oh yea I respect him also. Link to post Share on other sites
FileError404 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Who is John Smith?No wait, it's who is John Galt. NevermindDang it, ruined an Ayn Rand reference which would have made people think I was smart. Dang it shrug... Link to post Share on other sites
Oprah 0 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 Stedman Owns Link to post Share on other sites
donk4life 34 Posted December 7, 2007 Share Posted December 7, 2007 **** Oprah... she blames white people for everything... Link to post Share on other sites
DCJ001 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 **** Oprah... she blames white people for everything...And she's usually right! Link to post Share on other sites
mase_gotsem 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 oprah.. youd hit it dont lie Link to post Share on other sites
gatortom64 1 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 oprah.. youd hit it dont lie Sure I would....... With an F250 @ 75mph!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
radmanjeff 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Meh. I'd stick it in her twice Link to post Share on other sites
gatortom64 1 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Meh. I'd stick it in her twiceWomen are like bowling balls.... If you don't use all 3 holes, you are wasting your time!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
SCYUKON 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 Women are like bowling balls.... If you don't use all 3 holes, you are wasting your time!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
PillyPill 0 Posted December 8, 2007 Share Posted December 8, 2007 oprah.. youd hit it dont lie Truly one of the best Chappelle Show episodes ever. Link to post Share on other sites
gatortom64 1 Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 bump Link to post Share on other sites
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