PBS St Louis 2026 (Men’s World 8 Ball Championship, Mixed Doubles, Women’s Open, Bank Pool), 1-8 April, Half Million Prize Fund

[uk_9_ball_convert]

Yes, but how could anyone be expected to figure that out? Calling someone a Martian in most parts would denote an alien appearance or mode of behavior (and would therefore be derogatory), not an alien skill set.

What Americans call an eraser (meaning a pencil eraser) the English call a rubber. I doubt an English pool player that had a habit of erasing the competition would like to be known as "the rubber," which, to an American might be interpreted as "the condom."

Having an ambiguous nickname is even worse than having no nickname at all.

I remember my mum making this mistake when we were on holiday in America. We were in a gift shop and there was a novelty eraser, but she wasn't 100% certain what it was and asked if it was a rubber. Can still remember the guy saying "no mam, that's an eraser", her going bright red as she realised her mistake whilst me and my dad were pissing ourselves with laughter

 

[sjm]

I remember my mum making this mistake when we were on holiday in America. We were in a gift shop and there was a novelty eraser, but she wasn't 100% certain what it was and asked if it was a rubber. Can still remember the guy saying "no mam, that's an eraser", her going bright red as she realised her mistake whilst me and my dad were pissing ourselves with laughter

Thanks for sharing that. Absolutely hilarious!

 

[Kris_b1104]

I don’t get the hate. She obviously loves the game, and is using whatever she has to make her mark. The male pool audience tends to pay particular attention to female players that they consider attractive. Ewa and Janette took full advantage of this (while playing championship level pool).

I remember a decade or so ago there were a group of women from the NY area that marketed themselves. Jennifer Barretta, Borana Andoni and Emily (maybe others?). None of them were championship level players (9mm the closest) but they still promote the game.

I don't think I was hating in my post. I agree with you. Calling her average is not hate though. Kind of overhyped and self-proclaimed. It's the same thing they give Savannah shit for, they say she overdoes it with the marketing but her game or skill doesn't measure up. I don't agree with that part, cause Savannah actually plays pretty strong compared to most women, and she's a kid.

 

[Jerry R]

I don’t get the hate. She obviously loves the game, and is using whatever she has to make her mark. The male pool audience tends to pay particular attention to female players that they consider attractive. Ewa and Janette took full advantage of this (while playing championship level pool).

I remember a decade or so ago there were a group of women from the NY area that marketed themselves. Jennifer Barretta, Borana Andoni and Emily (maybe others?). None of them were championship level players (9mm the closest) but they still promote the game.

That was the Kiss of Death pool team. I think Jen played with them early on.

 

[Jaden]

And let’s not forget that “Bata” Reyes is “The Kid”

He's the magician...

 

[GideonF]

He's the magician...

Yes, he is that too. But his nickname of “Bata” means “the kid”.

 

[skogstokig]

Pardon my English but most nicknames are gay as f'k

I agree

yea maybe that's true. i do see a use for them though. guys like wojciech szewchzyk, konrad juzszyzcsyn and hsieh-somethingchinese sure could use nicknames

 

[jnwilliams]

Is this like a guy with no left arm being called "lefty"?

LOL...Kinda like a fat guy named slim

 

[jbart65]

I don’t get the hate. She obviously loves the game, and is using whatever she has to make her mark. The male pool audience tends to pay particular attention to female players that they consider attractive. Ewa and Janette took full advantage of this (while playing championship level pool).

I don't begrudge Duddy at all. She knows the game even better than she plays it. I've heard her commentate -- pretty good, no pun intended. She also has a reputation as an excellent instructor. She comes across as quite personable in interviews, too.

She is, of course, a fine-looking woman who takes good care of herself. I just don't think pro announcers at pro events have to refer to any woman as a bombshell whether they want to be called one or not.