Anyone know the name of her opponent? That girl plays good.
What would you think if this was Alain Martel in a thong?
But it's her money and she can do what she wants with it. Why are you so concerned with her financial situation?
I'm terrible and can't runout of a burning building, but if I were invited to play in Asia in a tournament, I would go. I've never been to that part of the world and I guess all I would need is an excuse. I could use a vacation.
I might just play in the us open this October, odds are great I wont win a set.. it would be fun. I've wasted much more money on dumber things.
How do you know she went there for the tournament? Maybe she just had the money and wanted to go to China. And designed the trip around a tournament, which she could play in for kicks and experience.
Emily was playing 周婕妤
Maybe she just had the money and wanted to go to China. And designed the trip around a tournament, which she could play in for kicks and experience.
Maybe. But if you notice in the frame below, to the left of her name, it says "USA." Which means, in a way, that she is representing my country. And on that level, it was an embarrassment, and the viewers over there (where they take pool seriously) probably assume that she is among the best we have to offer.
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Maybe. But if you notice in the frame below, to the left of her name, it says "USA." Which means, in a way, that she is representing my country. And on that level, it was an embarrassment, and the viewers over there (where they take pool seriously) probably assume that she is among the best we have to offer.
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LOL. Where did I even hint that I was even remotely concerned with her financial situation??? She could be a pauper or a billionaire for all I care. That has little to do with it.
My point all along was, she flew halfway across the world to play on the world stage. She played poorly. Very poorly. Now I'm not sure how she got her invite. I've heard stories... but they're all just that - stories. Don't know if they're fact or fiction.
Sorry, I didn't realize it was the women's Mosconi Cup.
You hinted here: "How many of those tournaments did you shell out a LOT of money to fly to Asia so that you could play against those pros??"
Why the all caps on a LOT?
Actually, that wasn't a hint, it was a sledgehammer.
You don't know if they're fact or fiction but you're willing to insinuate there was something nefarious about them?
Sorry to keep this pathetic thread going, but I think Emily deserves a shout-out for testing herself. It didn't work out but I hope she had an awesome time in China.
I put the caps on a 'LOT' to emphasize that it is, in fact, a lot of money. Cleary was stating that he's played in a number of tournaments where he's listed in the brackets alongside stronger and sometimes, world class players. The reason? He plays at Amsterdam and other NY area poolhalls. So does Mika. So does Tony. So do a lot of very, VERY strong world class players. So for Cleary to make that comparison (where all he's out is the $1.50 metro card and the cost of the entry fee) isn't the same as someone booking a flight around the world, hotel room, etc., etc..
And fwiw, I'm not insinuating there was anything nefarious or criminal.
I like this one too, CJ.