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 over 3 years ago
Similar to why contract bridge is like sex.
The Reader Premium Member over 3 years ago
I’ll call your pancreas and raise you a spleen.
Gent over 3 years ago
And both can be very expensive.
uniquename over 3 years ago
Wearing a surgical mask while playing poker would probably help.
1953Baby over 3 years ago
Just had my second hip surgery: TRUER WORDS WERE NEVER SPOKEN!
sandpiper over 3 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 over 3 years ago
Allstate Insurance too.
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 3 years ago
All bets are off if the anesthesiologist is a no show.
waes-hael over 3 years ago
A mask is always good, too!
the lost wizard over 3 years ago
As long as the surgeon isn’t bluffing.
kaycstamper over 3 years ago
You’re in good hands with Allstate!