drewlovesomaha 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Let's be honest folks, we need to get to the bottom of this mystery. Why is Canada's favorite son and America's adopted hero placing 2nd more often than Chris Evert at Wimbledon? It is pretty simple if you do some research - THE CURSE OF JOE HACHEM. You may see Mr. Hachem as a fine poker player, and one of the more talented Main Event champions of the last 7 years, but I know better. Let me take you back to a WPT event several years ago, the Doyle Brunson North American Championship I believe. Our hero, Kid Poker is dominating another WPT final table, owning his opponents, calling all-ins with AK high on the turn and being right. I mean up to this point, if you put Daniel at a WPT final table the outcome was almost a foregone conclusion, minus one Erick Lindgren bluff. So here we are, a great champ from Australia, the best tournament poker player in history, and a retired football player big enough to eat a house. Get the engraver out and start putting Daniel's name on the trophy right, no guess again, the ex-football player starts picking up so many premium hands that Daniel can't win a pot, so many good hands that the guy actually folds 10 10 preflop in a 3 handed game (wow) and needless to say, after one or two suckouts by the Aussie plus a well timed semi-bluff vs. the amateur, Mr. Hachem is holding the title. Were this the end of end of the story it wouldn't be such a big deal, certainly Daniel had some good breaks at the tables where he won his WPT titles, but this is not the end. We now have to watch Brock Parker hit gin on the turn so often that you just come to expect it and after that, Barry Shulman cracks AA with A5 of hearts when perhaps the most prestigious title in poker is in Daniel's grasp. Then after 15 hours of brilliant poker, and a comeback to retake the chip lead - turn Jack and the crowd explodes!!! River Ace............... So I say to you Joe Hachem, no more Aussies, no more Oys, reverse this curse immediately. Link to post Share on other sites
Canuckickstan 2 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Pretty sure he skipped the last few pages of Harrington's second book. Link to post Share on other sites
wsox8 10 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 He doesn't like winning Link to post Share on other sites
fighter 4 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 What did I just read ? Link to post Share on other sites
TheWynn 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 What did I just read ?My question as well. I don't even know why I opened this thread when I saw the the topic.After reading, I still don't have any clue what the hell the OP is trying to say. Link to post Share on other sites
TopHatTens 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 America's adopted heroHe may be your hero, but I wouldn't generalize all of America. Link to post Share on other sites
FCP Bob 1,312 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I like the Chris Evert reference. Of course I'm old and a tennis player and know what you're referring to.I give it a B- Link to post Share on other sites
Vos 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I would have gone with Henman, makes the comparison more heartbreaking Link to post Share on other sites
BeaverStyle 1 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Second's the best. Link to post Share on other sites
SuperJon 175 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 He lost on purpose.I don't think he wanted to deal with the fame. Link to post Share on other sites
Ship_itt 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Second's the best.third is the one with the hairy chest Link to post Share on other sites
drewlovesomaha 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 My bad - I thought people would understand the post was tongue-in-cheek. Try to develop a sense of humor folks, as poker players sometimes all you can do is laugh. Link to post Share on other sites
Brian Aka Brian 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Why is Canada's favorite son and America's adopted hero placing 2nd more often than Chris Evert at Wimbledon?He tries hard? or The thought of 1st gets to him? Link to post Share on other sites
coug2828 8 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 My bad - I thought people would understand the post was tongue-in-cheek. Try to develop a sense of humor folks, as poker players sometimes all you can do is laugh.says the guy who writes something completely not funny Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I like the Chris Evert reference. Of course I'm old and a tennis player and know what you're referring to.I give it a B- I would have gone with Henman, makes the comparison more heartbreakingThe answer to this and the OP is that we already have a Tiger Wods of poker, Daniel is trying to be the Phil Mickelson of Poker Link to post Share on other sites
El Guapo 8 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 The answer to this and the OP is that we already have a Tiger Wods of poker, Daniel is trying to be the Phil Mickelson of PokerBeing a Vegan is making this goal considerably more difficult. Link to post Share on other sites
Canuckickstan 2 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 My bad - I thought people would understand the post was tongue-in-cheek. Try to develop a sense of humor folks, as poker players sometimes all you can do is laugh.I think if you are taking these responses seriously, you may be the one that needs to lighten up.edit: and BG spelled Woods wrong Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Being a Vegan is making this goal considerably more difficult.It's going to take a lot of tofu burgers to get that pudgy white pasty look that's for sure.Well, actually he just needs the pudgy part I guess. Candians have the pasty white part in their genes. Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 I think if you are taking these responses seriously, you may be the one that needs to lighten up.edit: and BG spelled Woods wrongDid not..is your internet bill paid up, you might be experiencing dropped letters. Link to post Share on other sites
DanielNegreanu 141 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 The answer to this and the OP is that we already have a Tiger Wods of poker, Daniel is trying to be the Phil Mickelson of Poker Haha, funny you should say that! Got into it with Hellmuth outside the casino and he said to me, he goes, "Your not the Phil Mickelson of poker," essentially referring to himself as the Tiger Woods of Poker and claiming that I am not his biggest rival. It was sooooo weird! Not weird for Phil exactly, but weird for normal people. Link to post Share on other sites
Balloon guy 158 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 Haha, funny you should say that! Got into it with Hellmuth outside the casino and he said to me, he goes, "Your not the Phil Mickelson of poker," essentially referring to himself as the Tiger Woods of Poker and claiming that I am not his biggest rival. It was sooooo weird! Not weird for Phil exactly, but weird for normal people.Wow, Phil thinks he's the Tiger Wods of poker?I think of him more as the Johnny Miller of poker Link to post Share on other sites
drewlovesomaha 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 Haha, funny you should say that! Got into it with Hellmuth outside the casino and he said to me, he goes, "Your not the Phil Mickelson of poker," essentially referring to himself as the Tiger Woods of Poker and claiming that I am not his biggest rival. It was sooooo weird! Not weird for Phil exactly, but weird for normal people. I thought Phil Ivey was the Tiger Woods of Poker. (a Mike Sexton quote) - In all sincerity, it seemed like Daniel put on a clinic and deserved better luck.I know following his career and reading his thoughts on how to approach tournament poker have enriched my bottom line and my overall enjoyment of poker. Somebody tell Hellmuth if poker players are going to be compared to golfers he is Rory Sabbatini. Link to post Share on other sites
drewlovesomaha 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Author Share Posted October 3, 2009 P.S. Hellmuth used to refer to himself as the John McEnroe of poker but that is really insulting to John who people actually like and is the best tennis announcer, maybe the best sports announcer, around.(Hoping this topic will now degenerate into a discussion of a) John McEnroe B) sports announcers c) history Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Brevard 0 Posted October 3, 2009 Share Posted October 3, 2009 It's time for Phil to take his final wave from the old course bridge.His day in the light is dimming and he knows he has to do all he can before the real Phil of poker breaks his records. He knows that soon he'll be sitting at the table with old nits like me, showing us his tarnished bracelets and telling us how great he was.Alas poor Phil get's his final punches in.Think about it. When was the last time we read a smart thing he said about poker?The only time he can make the news is when he blows up, tells a winning player he sucks, or wrecks a car.Let him have his fleeting moment. He deserves it. Pull up a chair Phil. Link to post Share on other sites
nutzbuster 7 Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Being a Vegan is making this goal considerably more difficult.lol Hefty MicklefatIt's going to take a lot of tofu burgers to get that pudgy white pasty look that's for sure.Well, actually he just needs the pudgy part I guess. Candians have the pasty white part in their genes.Shouldn't you be snorkeling, Maui man? Link to post Share on other sites
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