The most common lies told in a pool room.

"I used to play good" as they grab a cue without checking the tip or chalking and line up a shot 25% off angle and hit as hard as they can. Not even exagerating here I've been around 3-4 people in league that say that every time I beat them.

Or "you play good for your age, I used to play that good when I was younger" after my 13-14-15 yr old son beats them 5-0. You can't say you "used" to play good then not know how to line up a shot or even make a proper bridge.

"I plaid blah-blah for my cue" while listing the full retail price for a much higher end model (heard from someone using a base line McDermott G shaft cue they said was worth $600 and others over the years).
 
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For me, hands down, its...
"I haven't screwed my cue together since the last time we played"
 
Great post JoeyA! :thumbup: Still true just as much today as it was 50 years ago. Happy Holidays!

Scott Lee
http://poolknowledge.com

JoeyA said:
Probably because in this sub-culture, we tolerate all of us. :D

My highly successful lawyer friend and accomplished pool player says that pool is one of the only hobbies/sports that you can be accepted in any pool room where you go, because the most important qualification to belonging is: Do you like pool, can you play even a little or can you at least talk a little pool smack?

JoeyA
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I've had one too many! Haven't had one yet! Have to leave in a hour! My ride just showed up! I'm an APA 5, I need weight. Have to go home to take care of my diabetic cat! Wait, thats the one I use. Wish it weren't true.

Lyn
 
"Post?!!! You want me to post? I'll have you know I haven't stiffed anyone in two weeks!"



Stones
 
Marconi

My nephew came home on leave from the army ready to kick my ass on my own table.He said he had been playing a guy that was taught from Willie Marconi.He didn't learn much
 
the bars take the lies to a whole new level,

I mean like pathological insane wtf did you really just say and are you nuts or just really that stupid type levels,

a regular no less at the local spot claims he beat world champions in the 70s gambling, was taught lethal killing techniques by Bruce Lee to the point where Bruce asked him to leave because he was scared of him, and then went on cia missions before his back went out
 
smashmouth said:
the bars take the lies to a whole new level,

I mean like pathological insane wtf did you really just say and are you nuts or just really that stupid type levels,

a regular no less at the local spot claims he beat world champions in the 70s gambling, was taught lethal killing techniques by Bruce Lee to the point where Bruce asked him to leave because he was scared of him, and then went on cia missions before his back went out
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This is kind of sad and funny to me because I know a guy (who is a regular at my pool room) who swears he was a mercenary, killed many men and backed it up with a story that would have made Minnesota Fats blush and Soldiers of Fortune magazine would have paid him at least a hundred dollars for the whopper.

Some lies are easier to know than others, not because of their audacity but because of your own experience.

JoeyA
 
smashmouth said:
the bars take the lies to a whole new level,

I mean like pathological insane wtf did you really just say and are you nuts or just really that stupid type levels,

a regular no less at the local spot claims he beat world champions in the 70s gambling, was taught lethal killing techniques by Bruce Lee to the point where Bruce asked him to leave because he was scared of him, and then went on cia missions before his back went out
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I must know the same guy!
 
I got this a lotta times.....man is STUCK
"You gotta make the game fair....I just wanna chance to get even."

I tell them they were even when they started " What was on your mind then?"
I figure they wanted to be in the spot I'm in.....and I'm likin' it.
So I tell 'em to just keep playing....and I hope they get even..........worse. :)
 
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