But the odds on good hands is far iffier in traditional poker. If more potential players knew the true odds on the possible winning hands, the ranks would shrink fast. The only ones left would be those who ignore the stats, and who are convinced by the gods of the green felt, that they and they alone can fill a busted flush, bluff out a pair, draw the third ace, or buy the pot. The Memorial Fool’s Graveyard of Poker is filled with ’em.
eromlig about 4 years ago
Similar to why contract bridge is like sex.
The Reader Premium Member about 4 years ago
I’ll call your pancreas and raise you a spleen.
Gent about 4 years ago
And both can be very expensive.
uniquename about 4 years ago
Wearing a surgical mask while playing poker would probably help.
1953Baby about 4 years ago
Just had my second hip surgery: TRUER WORDS WERE NEVER SPOKEN!
sandpiper about 4 years ago
But the odds on good hands is far iffier in traditional poker. If more potential players knew the true odds on the possible winning hands, the ranks would shrink fast. The only ones left would be those who ignore the stats, and who are convinced by the gods of the green felt, that they and they alone can fill a busted flush, bluff out a pair, draw the third ace, or buy the pot. The Memorial Fool’s Graveyard of Poker is filled with ’em.
walstib Premium Member about 4 years ago
Allstate Insurance too.
Zen-of-Zinfandel about 4 years ago
All bets are off if the anesthesiologist is a no show.
waes-hael about 4 years ago
A mask is always good, too!
the lost wizard about 4 years ago
As long as the surgeon isn’t bluffing.
kaycstamper about 4 years ago
You’re in good hands with Allstate!