WPBA why top players were gay?
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I used to think Thorsten Hohmann was gay until they said his girlfriend was in the crowd during last year's Mosconi Cup.
Where can I find a poolroom with that 40:1 ratio ? I like those odds !
I was actually referring to the fact that most of them are either reeeally goofy or somewhat homely. But yeah, I get what you are saying and how my post kinda led that direction. I don't think there are too many homogenized men that are touring regularly though, although there are a couple I think might voulunteer for a cavity search.
OK... I will define the screwed up men in pool world. If you answer "Yes" to one or all of the following then you are...
1. Does your mailing address change every time your girl friend's name change? ** To clarify, cause you can't afford to pay your own rent or no one will lease it to you.
2. Don't receive a single reoccurring bill in your name? i.e. utility bills, car note, rent etc. Occasional speeding tickets or threatening mail from your baby's mama for not paying child support do not qualify.
3. Don't have a bank account with your name?
4. Borrowed money to gamble?
5. Had to give up your only playing cue cause you didn't have the $$$ to cover your loss?
6. Asked a random stranger for money?
7. Don't pay your debt even if you have money in your pocket?
8. Listed 1-7 offends you? hahaha.
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OK, OK, you get the idea. I'm not saying all men who play pool are screwed up. But, it's bad that you see some players with so much talent and potential but lacking the maturity.
1. Does your mailing address change every time your girl friend's name change? ** To clarify, cause you can't afford to pay your own rent or no one will lease it to you.
2. Don't receive a single reoccurring bill in your name? i.e. utility bills, car note, rent etc. Occasional speeding tickets or threatening mail from your baby's mama for not paying child support do not qualify.
3. Don't have a bank account with your name?
4. Borrowed money to gamble?
5. Had to give up your only playing cue cause you didn't have the $$$ to cover your loss?
6. Asked a random stranger for money?
7. Don't pay your debt even if you have money in your pocket?
8. Listed 1-7 offends you? hahaha.
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OK, OK, you get the idea. I'm not saying all men who play pool are screwed up. But, it's bad that you see some players with so much talent and potential but lacking the maturity.
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Well if there're aren't as many as you think, some people sure think there are...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2YAVGSRxlI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2YAVGSRxlI
[joke]
no no no, you are thinking of whores and b itches..
Whore-women who sleeps with everyone.
b itch-woman who sleeps with everyone but you.
:grin::grin::grin::grin::grin:
[/joke]
I don't know. Wikipedia lists 54 women and 48 men in sports who have identified themselves as homosexual. If women account for 50% of the sports people then it would appear that there are about equal numbers of male and female homosexuals who play at advanced levels in sports.
In a 2007 study reported in Wikipedia "2007: Cornell University, carrying out research into sexuality amongst a representative sample of more than 20 000 young Americans, published that 14.4% of young women self-identified as being sexual and either lesbian or bisexual, whilst 5.6% of young men self-identified as being sexual and either gay or bisexual."
This finding suggests that there are twice as many (or more) women than men who identify themselves as sexual and homesexual or bi-sexual.
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I think of it as like bowling or ping pong. For most people it is a game for some people who take it up seriously it is a sport. But then the same could be said of baseball and football. The definition of a "sport" is controversial. BTW none of the "sports" men or women who self identified themselves as homsexuals were "professional" pool players.
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of course ! And that makes this short , fat , old man an ath-a-lete !
doesn't mean he's not . . .
Perhaps a serious answer is in order: And I am paraphrasing from "The selfish Gene" Dawkins.
Our genetic code has enscribed the ability to make brains taht function like those of the typical male from 20,000 years ago, and those of the typical females for 20,000 years ago (if not 200,000 years ago).
The male brain from this eara was mainly about finding food--as in fresh meat. Hunting it down and figuring out how to get the meat without become meat in at the same time. The femal brain from this era was mainly about finding a man who could supply her with meat, and about finding a way to secure that meat over time (sex).
Somewhere in the 5% range, varous transcription errors occur when all 26 chromosones are finally put together. This leaves a certain percentage of men with womens brains and a similar percentage of women with male brains.
So, it is my contention that the top women players actually have more male characteristics in the way they think about the game. The agression, the hunt, the manouvering for the kill,... And this edge, is part of what allows those women to rise up above the other similarly gifted women players with completely women brains.
A similar contention wuld also indicate why there are a lot of gay men in fashion....
Our genetic code has enscribed the ability to make brains taht function like those of the typical male from 20,000 years ago, and those of the typical females for 20,000 years ago (if not 200,000 years ago).
The male brain from this eara was mainly about finding food--as in fresh meat. Hunting it down and figuring out how to get the meat without become meat in at the same time. The femal brain from this era was mainly about finding a man who could supply her with meat, and about finding a way to secure that meat over time (sex).
Somewhere in the 5% range, varous transcription errors occur when all 26 chromosones are finally put together. This leaves a certain percentage of men with womens brains and a similar percentage of women with male brains.
So, it is my contention that the top women players actually have more male characteristics in the way they think about the game. The agression, the hunt, the manouvering for the kill,... And this edge, is part of what allows those women to rise up above the other similarly gifted women players with completely women brains.
A similar contention wuld also indicate why there are a lot of gay men in fashion....
Anybody that enjoys watching pool would of seen this. It's only the World Pool Championships.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9UCYEWt_0s
I think the question could be why dont straight women play as well statisticaly. Is it an aiming thing, (men may be able to use spears better becuase they were hunters) or a left brained thing or because woman hear that they cant play because they are girls. I really think its a self belief thing (confidence) because its what we always hear. Maybe gay women dont have these issues.
Thanks.
But I don't think that is thread is delving/inquiring about what a heterosexual women pool player is about. I think it want's to understand....:
How To Be a Butch Lesbian
(This page was last modified 20:26, 13 April 2010 by Anonymous.)
Have you ever felt that you were a Butch Lesbian? Butches can be very attractive, handy and even sweet. The challenge is balancing the style so it looks good.
Ask yourself a few questions. Why do you want to be butch? Do you feel attractive and natural in this look? or is this just a cheap scheme to get women’s attention? Can you handle people knowing about your sexuality? How will others react?
Develop more masculine mannerisms. Walk with more confidence and stride. Don’t slouch or sit with your legs together. Watch the way men move and move like them. Try to only copy more of the popular guys, when observing them think, is this guy cool? Does he seem attractive to girls? If yes, he is a good example since you do not want to move awkwardly.
Get some masculine clothing. You can buy men’s clothing, or, buy women’s clothing that is boyish. Choose colors that you like in sizes that fit your body nicely. Some good things to get:
• A few polo shirts
• T shirts with cool designs on them. Try not to go with big logos or dorky souvenir shirts.
• Loose-fitting jeans. Not too baggy, not too loose. You can go with men’s jeans or women’s boy-cut jeans since those are made for a female frame.
• Dress clothes. Pants suits, shirts with ties and nice shoes are great for special occasions. Do learn to tie a tie , as clip ons are tacky.
• Accessories. Get a few belts and a nice watch (go for a neutral color). A chain to wear around your neck can look handsome.
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• Binder. Some butches dislike having large breasts and may wish to bind them down.
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• Messenger bag or backpack. Purses are to be avoided.
1. Skip the make up. Concealer for blemishes and pimples is fine. Eyeliner is okay in small amounts.
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Tips
• Don’t hate men or straight people. This makes you sink to the level of homophobes. In fact, don’t hate anyone at all.
• Men’s clothes fit women differently. Make sure they feel right, if they do not support your body type your body will suffer. This goes double for footwear.
• Do be ready for people to possibly pick on you.
• If someone calls you “sir”, don’t get upset. If you mind, politely correct them with what you’d like to be called.
• Be nice. “Angry lesbians” do not attract friends, get good jobs or get girlfriends. Friendly lesbians, on the other hand, do all of these things very well.
• Be your charming self. Don’t be fake or try to pretend. People should like you for you.
• If you are trying to be gentleman-like, do be courteous to men within reason.
Warnings
• Some areas might be less accepting of those in the LGBT community. Use your head if people try to start a fight or insult you.
• Try to avoid conflicts with less accepting people if you can.
• Only use binders made for the intent of binding down breasts. Ace bandages and other things can cause injury. Do not use one if you are still going through puberty as this can cause stress cracks in your ribcage and stop your breathing.
• If you wear binders wear only one. Two binders can cause stress cracks to your ribs.
• Do not wear binders while exercising if you can help it.
• Be mindful of public restrooms, if you look like a guy this can startle women and in some areas make you a target for harassment. (You can use the family bathroom, don’t use the mens room you can get arrested)
Things You’ll Need
• Some money for shopping
Minor disclaimer on my part: I realize that this article might be helpful to a total newbie. And the stuff about not hating anyone is always good advice. I know that when I was newly reborn as an Out Lesbian, I searched the internet and bookstores for any and every piece of information that might help inform me on the new life I was now embracing. And in my search I filled my bookshelf with a lot of really crappy reading material. But at the time, I didn’t have ANY other reference point, so anything was better then nothing. So hopefully this article is helpful to some new little baby dyke out there in BFE America who’s looking for a jump off point. I don’t know? What do you think?
Shoot more pool.
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Maybe the hetero women that like pool doesn't want to play much because of us fat, smelly, ugly disgusting men that plays always have to try to make a move on the few girls that plays 