I'm sick of these sayings. If I hear them just once more.....
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I'm on the downhill slide to 60yrs old so I pretty much dislike all the slang you kids use today ...but, one that sticks out in my mind is,
"play shape"
"get shape"
and any other shape phrases. Don't know why, that expression just seems ridiculous.
I can't stand "play shape" either. I've even heard some people say "look at that set!" referring to good position. I don't get that at all.
I'm on the downhill slide to 60yrs old so I pretty much dislike all the slang you kids use today ...
"play shape"
"get shape"
and any other shape phrases. Don't know why, that expression just seems ridiculous.
I agree with ya, but around here they add an s - "I got perfect shapes". They may even compliment you on a tough position play with, "NICE shapes"..... HATE IT!
I need something is one I don't like as well. Not mentioning "what" they need, just that they need something (as in a spot)....I think it's just an opening for a long drawn out argument over how to play someone. I usually just say, "so do I". I need a drink, and I need to find someone who knows "what" they need.
this one takes the cake
ATTN ALL:
HERE IS THE #1 MOST OBNOXIOUS LINE EVER!!! IMPORTED FROM POKER JUST FOR OUR LISTENING MISERY!!!
"One time!", shouted by a player rooting for a roll at the table. This is only slightly irritating if it is used once, but INVARIABLY is screamed out 30 times over the course of the session.
OK, boys, game over. I win.
ATTN ALL:
HERE IS THE #1 MOST OBNOXIOUS LINE EVER!!! IMPORTED FROM POKER JUST FOR OUR LISTENING MISERY!!!
"One time!", shouted by a player rooting for a roll at the table. This is only slightly irritating if it is used once, but INVARIABLY is screamed out 30 times over the course of the session.
OK, boys, game over. I win.
ok, one more
Couldn't help it, thought of one more.
When I am matching up with someone, then they say, 'tell ya what, let's just flip for it!'.
LISTEN UP EVERYONE!!! Flipping a coin for money doesn't prove anything! There is no pressure because you can't dog a coin flip, it is all luck. You aren't really showing any gamble.
Now get into the ring and bet on yourself in an even game, now that's gambling! But you can take your coin flipping BS and get the hell out. I loved the book Playing Off The Rail, but that scene in Chicago glamorizing coin flipping should have been cut before publication.
OK, I'm gonna go work on my flips all night, and shout ONE TIME! each flip.......
Couldn't help it, thought of one more.
When I am matching up with someone, then they say, 'tell ya what, let's just flip for it!'.
LISTEN UP EVERYONE!!! Flipping a coin for money doesn't prove anything! There is no pressure because you can't dog a coin flip, it is all luck. You aren't really showing any gamble.
Now get into the ring and bet on yourself in an even game, now that's gambling! But you can take your coin flipping BS and get the hell out. I loved the book Playing Off The Rail, but that scene in Chicago glamorizing coin flipping should have been cut before publication.
OK, I'm gonna go work on my flips all night, and shout ONE TIME! each flip.......
Playing 10 ball one night I shot the 7 ball and it rattled a little before it fell. My opponent said, "whew, almost missed that one", and I replied with, "wish I could ALMOST miss 'em all". Don't think he got it, but I never understood the "almost missed" comment. 
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.
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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I defend that one...a good player can kick ass with a $200 cue, while a poor player can have a cue costing thousand$ and still be a poor player.
I never understood it to infer if a cue was straight or not...
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What he said! If it were up to most of these posters, pool would lose its language, its slang, whatever. The things we say are what give pool its color, along with the gambling that so many would leave behind with the rest of the game's heritage. It's not time to try to clean up the game, again!
sad, sorry, but the jargon and slang of pool is NO REASON to play or quit. I wouldn't give up any endeavor due to it having it's own lingo or a lack of one...??? I mean, if you go to a poolhal ONLY to hear some of the stuff stated in this thread, you're probably the guy in the poolhall that I see that never plays, but is quick to put in his two cents in any situation. While "that guy" seems to be a necessity (not to me), he can be more than a bit annoying. I wanna play; I don't care what is said or how it's said....was just agreeing with some on here that find some of the jargon a bit unnecessary, and even strange...
Voodoo Daddy
One Pocket 101
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.
Actually....
To tell the truth.... Are you lying the rest of the time?
I am married to my husband or (wife). I guess you have to clarify it today.
Using the word myself instead of I.
It is raining outside. Where else does it rain?
.. then turn at the red light. Hope it is red when they come to it.
I found it in the last place I looked. It is always the last place. Unless you are a idiot you are not going to keep looking.
You know that's right.
To tell the truth.... Are you lying the rest of the time?
I am married to my husband or (wife). I guess you have to clarify it today.
Using the word myself instead of I.
It is raining outside. Where else does it rain?
.. then turn at the red light. Hope it is red when they come to it.
I found it in the last place I looked. It is always the last place. Unless you are a idiot you are not going to keep looking.
You know that's right.
Nit is an over used term but if you look up nit in the dictionary it will list my employer. LOL
Have not heard from the ladies but I'm sure they have a few.
From the forum and sometimes at the pool room
Follow Through -- although well intended, tells me how little that person knows
Wrist Snap -- read above
I get more spin from smaller tips/ dime radius -- read above
A lot have already been mentioned in this thread so I won't bore you with a repeat.
Selling cues -- for sale forum and elsewhere
Monster Player -- some think its a cool saying but it can be intentional -- as in hustling the buyer/viewers to think if they buy it, its magic
Hits a Ton -- just had to repeat this one -- what a laugh
If I had the money this one would be mine -- well you don't so who cares, not me. Can also be used to promote a sale.
Razor Sharp Points -- better be careful, you'll cut yourself.
This one won't last long at this price. well, you know
Not for sale any longer -- Like they think you will beg to please put it up for sale again so they will buy it. another laugh
Hits like a SouthWest -- really, just what does a southwest hit like? AND with what tip and shaft taper? See where I'm going, you can change those specs to change the "feel" of any cue (I detest the word Hit)
But pool players are just normal people. I use that term on the loose side but its like that every where you go.
Rod
Have not heard from the ladies but I'm sure they have a few.
From the forum and sometimes at the pool room
Follow Through -- although well intended, tells me how little that person knows
Wrist Snap -- read above
I get more spin from smaller tips/ dime radius -- read above
A lot have already been mentioned in this thread so I won't bore you with a repeat.
Selling cues -- for sale forum and elsewhere
Monster Player -- some think its a cool saying but it can be intentional -- as in hustling the buyer/viewers to think if they buy it, its magic
Hits a Ton -- just had to repeat this one -- what a laugh
If I had the money this one would be mine -- well you don't so who cares, not me. Can also be used to promote a sale.
Razor Sharp Points -- better be careful, you'll cut yourself.
This one won't last long at this price. well, you know
Not for sale any longer -- Like they think you will beg to please put it up for sale again so they will buy it. another laugh
Hits like a SouthWest -- really, just what does a southwest hit like? AND with what tip and shaft taper? See where I'm going, you can change those specs to change the "feel" of any cue (I detest the word Hit)
But pool players are just normal people. I use that term on the loose side but its like that every where you go.
Rod
this is one of my biggest pet peeves!! they miss a ball bad and get perfect on a ball and then say how great position they had..but like u said they dont realize if they hit it right the cue ball reacts differently and ends up in a different spot!!..on another note..the trash talkin in pool...i luv it!!! it makes the game more fun to me!!!
now u know where my name comes from...deadwhak!! came up with this name years ago when i played alot..now i play bad and have been told to change my name to outtawhak!!
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