I'm sick of these sayings. If I hear them just once more.....

I cant believe I havent seen this on here yet...or maybe I missed it. Perhaps it is regional or something.

Champion.

Everybody is a damn Champion.

You ever see that guy play, hes a champion.

Really? What championship did he win? The Kokomo County sack scratching championship.

Funny thing though that if you actually talk to one of these "champions", they "dont play pool anymore". But for some reason you run into them at every tournament you go to.
 
I'll second "one time" and I'll admit I abuse "that's the only way to get shape" after a slopped miss.

How about the age old "Safe." after someone misses a shot but hooks you?
Or "Push" after a dogged 1-ball when playing 9/10-ball?
Abnother one: "you're supposed to keep the balls ON the table!" every time a ball is jumped off.

See also every time someone misses a shot, and just before it slops into a different hole, "calling" that hole.

I started to shoot a lot recently with someone who is often in action (and lately has been getting the worst of it) and I'm getting tired of phrases like "wanna do some cheap sets?" (aimed at either of us).
 
"Nice try". It's funny you don't hear that one when you run them out. I can't stand that one. Or "nice break" after you break dry with a spread open table. Curse those little *****s. Nice try only flies when you truly believe your opponent is being sincere and feels for you (which is rare). Oh another one thats great is " well im tired blah blah blah". You know what if your tired and I whoop your ass too bad for you. I dont need to hear excuses about what you should or could have done if you had proper sleep. Guess what. Even if I get 10 minutes of sleep in 2 days and I play a match I will never use any pathetic excuse about rest. Have a red bull sissy. Keep it to yourself if your tired, dont crap on someones game if they beat you. Karma though always comes around. It may take time but it is sweet when it does! Just my 2 or 3 cents :):wink:
 
sjm said:
Perhaps you need to reread my post, for I did not say that this is why I go to the poolroom. I stand by my contention that pool jargon gives our game much of its flavor, and that the game would be dull without its jargon. Of course, this is merely my opinion. I respect your right to disagree with it, but not your right to be so rude as to imply that anyone having this view is likely an annoying busybody that doesn't even shoot when they go to the poolroom.
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You can also go back and REread what I posted, and not just the snipit that you decided to quote and respond to. In your original post you wrote - If the game were restricted to literal desciptions of everything that occurs over a pool table, it'd make THE GAME so dull I'd probably give it up.

That sounds to me like someone who cares more about "the image" than someone who loves the game. I couldn't care less if I made every ball in a 9 ball rack from the break what someone CALLS it or says about it in pool's slang terminology....all I care is that I won the game. I'm in no way trying to sound (as you called me) RUDE...I just happen to feel that if someone could do without playing this great game because of the jargon attached to it (or if it were to go away), then maybe it's not the game that they are interested in to begin with (it's all the other stuff that comes along with it - some call it the lifestyle). And that is all some of the "busybodies" seem to care about (the ones who I stated were not there to play - didn't say YOU in particular), hence the comparison. Hope I was a bit clearer this time, and didn't offend you with my thoughts on whether the slang/jargon etc. is necessary to "the GAME".

Though some might find it as an added bonus (or cool, whatever), I'd hope most wouldn't quit playing if it (again, the terminology) wasn't there.
 
trustyrusty said:
You can also go back and REread what I posted, and not just the snipit that you decided to quote and respond to. In your original post you wrote - If the game were restricted to literal desciptions of everything that occurs over a pool table, it'd make THE GAME so dull I'd probably give it up.

That sounds to me like someone who cares more about "the image" than someone who loves the game. I couldn't care less if I made every ball in a 9 ball rack from the break what someone CALLS it or says about it in pool's slang terminology....all I care is that I won the game. I'm in no way trying to sound (as you called me) RUDE...I just happen to feel that if someone could do without playing this great game because of the jargon attached to it (or if it were to go away), then maybe it's not the game that they are interested in to begin with (it's all the other stuff that comes along with it - some call it the lifestyle). And that is all some of the "busybodies" seem to care about (the ones who I stated were not there to play - didn't say YOU in particular), hence the comparison. Hope I was a bit clearer this time, and didn't offend you with my thoughts on whether the slang/jargon etc. is necessary to "the GAME".

Though some might find it as an added bonus (or cool, whatever), I'd hope most wouldn't quit playing if it (again, the terminology) wasn't there.
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Your cliarification is appreciated. Forgive my misinterpretation. Everything's cool now.
 
Pushout said:
Sorry, it's still a word. Sigh.
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It is a word somewhat like 'ain't' is a word. Not proper usage and when used, can tend to make the user be regarded as somewhat illiterate. At least 'ain't' means what it says, irregardless means the opposite of what it says....so there's another reason to not use it, imho.

Irregardless ain't no proper word, irrespective is, though.

Irregardless, some people ain't gonna stop usin' it.:grin-square:

Jeff Livingston
 
sjm said:
I love these sayings, every single one of them. Every game has its jargon, its slang, its rhetoric, and this thread is full of good examples. These sayings are part of what I love about pool, and the evolution of pool terms is, at least for me, fascinating to behold.

If the game were restricted to literal descriptions of everything that occurs over a pool table, it would make the game so dull I'd probably give it up.

These sayings are a big part of what bonds pool players together.
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These sayings are like butta.

Jeff Livingston
 
"Bet what you want" when someone is trying to intimidate you. I usually come back with "ok, race to 20 for $10 since you said I can bet what I want."

Usually this is said after I bust someone and they tell me to come back tomorrow and bet what I want to.

I can't stand that phrase. Most other pool jargon is fine with me as I think it's our language and it identifies those who understand the action side of pool from the league bangers who don't. I was a league banger too but only AFTER speding ten years as an action player. And when two players meet then they 'know' what's up just by how they talk.

I like pool talk, it's the nuts.
 
jrod350 said:
better yet a road man comes in and busts him then says hes got more heart than anyone here
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I hate that "he has heart" saying. To me, it is just a dishonest way to keep the sucker betting by giving him/her a false compliment.

After a while, "having heart" has to be understood to mean "having no brains."

Jeff Livingston
 
cshots said:
"He hit it too good." WTF!! Then why do you usually have a sh*t leave for your next shot.
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That's the point - it's a sarcastic way of saying that the player missed position. Usually though it's when the shot or the position the player needed to make or get to was difficult to begin with. As in when you have to make a table length shot and draw the ball back up table into a six inch target and it is tough to draw from that position and you not only hit the draw but it goes to far and leaves you tough again.

In that case it's appropriate to say "he hit it 'too' good".
 
chefjeff said:
I hate that "he has heart" saying. To me, it is just a dishonest way to keep the sucker betting by giving him/her a false compliment.

After a while, "having heart" has to be understood to mean "having no brains."

Jeff Livingston
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Dave Gross - 12Squared and I had this heart vs. stupidity talk once. We decided that my "heart" crossed the line often when it comes to betting on my own pool game.

Having said that I think that it can be used in a positive manner. Anyone who knows Alex Pagulayan's approach to gambling on pool and says he has heart know exactly what it means - and what it means is that he has NO GIVE UP and is coming after your bankroll with all he's got.

Anyone who watched the epic Alex vs. Shane match on TAR would agree that there is no better description for Alex than he is all "heart". Honestly, most players would have been mortally wounded and defeated going into the last day with a 17 game deficit (iirc) but this man never gave up and clawed his way back into the match and wins it by three.

So while I represent the "you've got a lot of heart" usage to keep a sucker playing, Alex represents the true meaning of the word.
 
Flip for it - When two players can't seen to make the 8 or 9 after several attempts ... The last thing they want is to flip for it they want it straight in and then still miss ...

One I love or hate depending on what side I am on is -"Thrill the crowd" - When you hit the shot that rattles in the pocket then stops but falls in a moment later..

Or "Thought you had that one " when you lose in the finals and take runner up when you know you should of won... I guess they are try to make you feel better but it never has that effect on me ... I feel like I let it get away and should of won that one and this only makes me worst ... Most of the time it comes after I thought about it awhile and figure out what I could of done different to improve my game and have put it all behind me. Here comes the saying ...thought you had that one ...
 
When a guy breaks weak
"nice break, does your husband play too?"

and

when it comes to spots
"Whatcha givin me?" " A hard time"
 
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