phil hellmuth favorite all time moment

[MenTheMasterOwns 0]

Slow day at work. Here are your choices:1. Phil gives his "If it wasn't for luck, I'd win every time" speech during the 2004 WSOP telecast.2. Chris Ferguson makes a full house on the river against Phil at the 2005 National Heads Up Championship. Phil crumples to the floor in agony.3. Antonio Esfandiari repeatedly b_tch slaps Phil during the WPT event at Lucky Chances Casino. To add insult to injury, Mr. Rocks and Rings busts Phil and does "the Wave" while Phil tries to shake his hand.4. Phil gives his "I can dodge bullets, baby" speech during the 2005 WSOP telecast.5. Annie Duke drops the hammer on Phil during the 2004 Tournament of Champions.6. Phil shocks millions of viewers when he appears shirtless while meditating during a profile segment on the 2004 WSOP telecast.7. Don "The Matador" Everest busts Phil during the Main Event of the 2004 World Poker Championship. Phil's such an easy target. My favorite in person moment occurred at this year's LA Poker Classic at Commerce. Phil was at the same table as Erick Lindgren and Layne Flack. Phil gets a 10 minute penalty for dropping a f-bomb. Phil storms off into the hallway. Phil finally returns and the first thing he says is, "Let's play some f----ing cards!." BAM! Another 10 minute penalty. Phil storms off again. The whole table busts up laughing. Daniel probably has one or two good stories about Phil. Daniel, care to enlighten the forum?

[AlTrade 0]

Guess i like them all, but the one where Phil says "look hun i can dodge bullets" has got to totally sum up what Phil thinks of himself!!!!

[insano 0]

The "I was supposed to go broke, but they forgot... I can dodge bullets" was pretty classic.The "F'ing donkies screwing up.... series... ... mother... if only... better than them..." speech as he was leaving this years series was great as well.

[LongLiveYorke 38]

What about when he gets busted at the 2005 WSOP and says that the guy "can't even spell poker" and that he was "trying to catch a flight." That's probably my favorite.

[PMJackson21 0]

I'd have to go with the 'he can't even spell poker' rant, but that's not on the list. He also had some gems during the WSOP ME FT radio broadcast this year, most involving Dom Perignon.Patrick

[Larson 0]

What about the time Phil's AK lost to that guy KJ at the WSOP and phil gets real pissed and says "this guy doesn't even know how to spell poker." I though that was pretty clever, even from Hellmuth himself

[alf13 0]

How bout Toto Leonidas sucking out on Phil and Phil diving onto a stage as if he was shot.

[Neo 0]

The "if there was no luck involved" statement is a classic and has to be the one for me.

[blueodum 0]

Not listed, but ..Corkins running sevens against PH and his "God in heaven" reaction.

[MenTheMasterOwns 0]

I dropped the ball on the "You can't spell poker" speech. My bad. Definitely deserves to be on the list.

[runawayjim19 0]

"This guy can't even spell poker" is the winner.

[THE_ANDYAA 0]

I'm a fan of the spell poker moment. That was classic.

[TS Clark 0]

Man, these are some good ones. The "I can dodge bullets, baby" was splendid, as was the "If it weren't for luck...".Ultimately, I went for the "If it weren't for luck" speech. I think it really sums up how Phil feels about his game. And, you know what, I think that's awesome. You learn pretty quickly in any competitive endeavor that you have to think you're The Man to have any chance. I love how Phil's pathological ego just makes him a wee bit more honest than 99% of the rest of us. Plus, it is truly great TV. Truly.Still, my all-time favorite poker-related TV moment still remains non-Hellmuth-related. If there is anything better than Chau Giang's "I love play pokah" bit, I'd love to see it. That's the best thing... ever.

[Stylin_Fish 0]

There were a lot of great one liners that Phil used in the 2005 WSOP ME but for some reason this one makes me laugh so hard."Guy peels a jack off for the sucker."

[ToddFuller 0]

"if luck wasn't involved I'd win everone of these damn things"............thats funny i say the same thing :)say what ya want about phil being a baby or a whiner, but he is one of the best when it comes to making himself a celebrity. He knew how to use the cameras to his advantage. and let's face it, there is one man in poker who's name is a household name, it would be phil. Phil used the "poker boom" to the best of his ability to make him a celebrity and for that I give him alot of credit. PS...................I can spell poker............PHIL HELMUTH!!!!!!!!!

[cen 0]

What about when he gets busted at the 2005 WSOP and says that the guy "can't even spell poker" and that he was "trying to catch a flight."  That's probably my favorite.

Definantly my favorite...This guy can't even spell poker!!other guy, "I've seen worse"phil, "Not from me you haven't... that's why I'm the 9 time bracelet winner"AHHAHAAA good ole phil

[blueodum 0]

In my ever so humble opinion ...Phil's opinion of his own play is why he hasn't been very successful in recent years. It feels like his game has stagnated and he's manifestly failed to adapt to some of the tactics newer players to the game have employed against him.Because Phil believes he's the best and never seems to admit he's ever been outplayed, he doesn't do anything to improve his game.

[Foulky 0]

How bout Toto Leonidas sucking out on Phil and Phil diving onto a stage as if he was shot.

That was a great one, but the best part was the interview afterwards. It was probably shot like weeks later but he was so steaming. He said something like "I let him run over me because I heard stories about him getting lucky in big pots." lol When he finally took a stand that's exactly what happened to him. I love watching the guy and I must admit I am a fan.

[ICrushHomeGames 0]

Hoyt's running sevens is second best only to the look on Hoyt's face when he shakes Phil's hand goodbye. "And Hoyt, I can't wait to get another shot at you." Hoyt gets the most sarcastic grin on his face, and it visibly makes Phil want to cry.I prefer it when he's really pissed off rather than overdramatizing it and just trying to make a name for himself. The yoga segment had me laughing forever, though.

[lips24 0]

I love it when Phil plays random cards and he is the best, but when some else plays those same cards and beats him, they are idiots.

[Gallo 1]

"if luck wasn't involved I'd win everone of these damn things"............thats funny i say the same thing :)say what ya want about phil being a baby or a whiner, but he is one of the best when it comes to making himself a celebrity.  He knew how to use the cameras to his advantage.  and let's face it, there is one man in poker who's name is a household name, it would be phil.  Phil used the "poker boom" to the best of his ability to make him a celebrity and for that I give him alot of credit.  PS...................I can spell poker............PHIL HELMUTH!!!!!!!!!

It's a shame you can't spell Phil Hellmuth though.

[ICrushHomeGames 0]

Yeah, Toto at the USPC was great, too.

[ToddFuller 0]

Galo, I washopingnoone would pickup on that, THANX!!!!!!!!!ok but still, my point rings true!!!!! Phil has made such a name for himself through the boom of poker, asis evident by the thread

[FileError404 0]

I think it's hilarious that Phil never says YOU to the "Villains". He says things like, I told HIM what I had and HE wanted to give me all HIS chips, while looking at the guy...cracks me up.

[blueodum 0]

I agree it is really funny.I think he's doing color commentary for TV - that's why he uses the third person.