Pool Is Always Gonna Pay Less Than Ping Pong

JamieMcWhorter said:
I think half this forum is delusional.....Shane McMinn let Banks jr shoot a shot that he was at least 90% favorite to make....everyone knows the rest after that....

Ping Pong will pay more than pool forever if even the fans believe what happened in olathe was okay....don't kid yourselves if truly deep down tell yourself what happened there was okay...then you are a person with no values at all or ethics........

It makes me sick that a great pool player can never make a living because pool is looked down upon because of these things that occassionally happen and look so terrible....
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All you do is post negative comments about this forum and pool in general. Why not take up a new hobby.
 
bigskyjake said:
HOLY BALLS ON A THREE LEGGED PANTHER
You just won't friggin let that one die, pretty soon you'll have Shane in the book depository, Banks as the second gunman on the grassy knoll and Orcullo riding in the Lincoln
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I think Orcollo was sitting in the front seat in front of Kennedy. Maybe Shane can explain that magic bullet theory for us.....

Southpaw
 
PoolBum said:
Contrary to what many others apparently believe, I do not think that pool's relative unpopularity is due to a bad image. Look at the most popular sports in this country; football, baseball, basketball, NASCAR, maybe boxing (not as popular as it once was, but can still command big bucks for premium fights).

Baseball is tainted by steroid use. Basketball has had brawls in recent years, and now has a referee scandal on its hands. NASCAR drivers are constantly getting into battles on and off the track, accusing one another of cheating, while cars are also failing inspections. Football has Michael Vick, Pacman Jones, Tank Johnson, Ricky Williams and all kinds of shady characters, and is still far and away the most popular sport in America. And what can we say about boxing? It has been tarnished by scandals its entire history, with also the occasional biting of an ear.

While these issues have dampened the enthusiasm among some fans and undermined the popularity of these sports to some degree, they are still huge money makers and still far and away the most popular sports in this country.

The sad fact of the matter is, I am afraid to say, that in today's society and culture, the sport of pocket billiards simply does not appeal to the tastes of the majority of American sports fans. It's too subtle, and frankly too mysterious for most of them to understand or appreciate, and it doesn't have the action and frenzy and excitement, for the majority of sports fans, that the big-time sports have.

The days in which a sport that is as cerebral, subtle, and beautiful, as pool is can appeal to the masses are long gone. That is why there is no huge fan base in pool, and that is why there is no money in pool (at least in the U.S.).
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Poolbum, Well said - I agree 100%
 
Inzombiac said:
I just saw the Rock Paper Scissors World Championship on TV a lil while back. First prize was 50k. Now THAT is ridiculous.

Quote: "He threw sideways paper!!!"
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I saw that also and I couldn't believe my eyes. 50k for a Rock Paper Scissors World Champ. is a D*** shame. There are people starving in this world who don't have a home to live in and they give 50k for something that rediculous. I don't get it.........
 
PoolBum said:
the sport of pocket billiards simply does not appeal to the tastes of the majority of American sports fans. It's too subtle, and frankly too mysterious for most of them to understand or appreciate, and it doesn't have the action and frenzy and excitement, for the majority of sports fans, that the big-time sports have.

The days in which a sport that is as cerebral, subtle, and beautiful, as pool is can appeal to the masses are long gone. That is why there is no huge fan base in pool, and that is why there is no money in pool (at least in the U.S.).
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Maybe we have "full contact billiards" or the "ultimate fighting billiard championship" to appeal to the masses :D

In all seriousness, that is a very good post. Rep for that one.

Craig
 
For all you guys downing the Rock, Paper, Scissors for fifty thousand.... You watched some of it didn't you? You know you did. Come on, now. Any average idiot would at least watch a little of it, because of it's obsurdity, right? Pool? Change the channel, unless you like pool. Get it? Marketing.
 
JamieMcWhorter said:
I think half this forum is delusional.....Shane McMinn let Banks jr shoot a shot that he was at least 90% favorite to make....everyone knows the rest after that....

Ping Pong will pay more than pool forever if even the fans believe what happened in olathe was okay....don't kid yourselves if truly deep down tell yourself what happened there was okay...then you are a person with no values at all or ethics........

It makes me sick that a great pool player can never make a living because pool is looked down upon because of these things that occassionally happen and look so terrible....
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Pool is Pool. The basics have not changed much in the 50+ years I have been playing and gambling at it, but the equipment is better and there are more tournaments than ever. Sure, the prize money should be better, but it is what it is. They tried to clean it up for years at the big tournaments and it didn't work. A dress code, no smoking, no drinking, no interaction between players and almost no anything else that is part of the reason we love pool. Then along comes poker and shows us people love the seamy side, warts & all. Pool has twice as many characters as poker and we have been trying to apologize and hide them for years, trying to put on a clean face for the public to make it more popular. What happened in Olathe might not be okay to many people, but two local players pulled a little gamesmanship at the end to get the cash. Would I do it? I wish I had the chance to find out, but you will never know until you have been there. Quit trying to make it something it's not. It is pool. John Henderson
 
You know, I understand poolplayers not liking that pool doesnt pay out millions like golf, etc., but I live in the Southeast and there are open tournies EVERY weekend around here somewhere. Even though they may pay around $600-$1000 for first place, that is still TAX FREE money. Imagine how bad it would be if you had to pay taxes on about 27% of it....

Southpaw
 
Tap, tap, tap

PoolBum said:
Contrary to what many others apparently believe, I do not think that pool's relative unpopularity is due to a bad image. Look at the most popular sports in this country; football, baseball, basketball, NASCAR, maybe boxing (not as popular as it once was, but can still command big bucks for premium fights).

Baseball is tainted by steroid use. Basketball has had brawls in recent years, and now has a referee scandal on its hands. NASCAR drivers are constantly getting into battles on and off the track, accusing one another of cheating, while cars are also failing inspections. Football has Michael Vick, Pacman Jones, Tank Johnson, Ricky Williams and all kinds of shady characters, and is still far and away the most popular sport in America. And what can we say about boxing? It has been tarnished by scandals its entire history, with also the occasional biting of an ear.

While these issues have dampened the enthusiasm among some fans and undermined the popularity of these sports to some degree, they are still huge money makers and still far and away the most popular sports in this country.

The sad fact of the matter is, I am afraid to say, that in today's society and culture, the sport of pocket billiards simply does not appeal to the tastes of the majority of American sports fans. It's too subtle, and frankly too mysterious for most of them to understand or appreciate, and it doesn't have the action and frenzy and excitement, for the majority of sports fans, that the big-time sports have.

The days in which a sport that is as cerebral, subtle, and beautiful, as pool is can appeal to the masses are long gone. That is why there is no huge fan base in pool, and that is why there is no money in pool (at least in the U.S.).
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Well said, I have nothing to add.

Ken
 
JamieMcWhorter said:
I think half this forum is delusional.....Shane McMinn let Banks jr shoot a shot that he was at least 90% favorite to make....everyone knows the rest after that....

Ping Pong will pay more than pool forever if even the fans believe what happened in olathe was okay....don't kid yourselves if truly deep down tell yourself what happened there was okay...then you are a person with no values at all or ethics........

It makes me sick that a great pool player can never make a living because pool is looked down upon because of these things that occassionally happen and look so terrible....
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I'll make you a deal you can't refuse. I'll get you back all your lost funds if you can figure out how formulate a proper sentence in a post.
 
Bishop said:
I'll make you a deal you can't refuse. I'll get you back all your lost funds if you can figure out how formulate a proper sentence in a post.
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Now, that's funny. :D :D :D

The lost art... communicating with the written word. ;)
 
Dead Money said:
I'll have three crispy tacos,one soft taco, an order of Zesty Nachos and a 32 oz. Diet Pepsi to go please.
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better make it a combo with a 16 oz. bottle of pepto playa!
 
crawfish said:
For all you guys downing the Rock, Paper, Scissors for fifty thousand.... You watched some of it didn't you? You know you did. Come on, now. Any average idiot would at least watch a little of it, because of it's obsurdity, right? Pool? Change the channel, unless you like pool. Get it? Marketing.
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I did watch a bit of it. It doesn't make me despise it any less though. But in the country that we live in, I'm worried that we'll soon see a:

"Ryan Seacrest Super Xtreme Scissors Throwing Glove! Tired of cold fingers while throwing the deuce! Not anymore! With our patented duroflex technology, we've integrated cobra skin and manta ray bladder for the most comfortable and aerodynamic glove on the market. Its so super extreme, even the host of American Idol, Ryan Seacrest uses it for his crazy switch scissor-throwing lefty style! So get yours today for the low low price of $49.99! Call now and we'll throw in this Ronco, spin-o-matic juicer absolutely free! Void we're prohibited. License and participation may vary."

And you know what? People would probably buy it... and that makes me very sad. But hey, at least I have pool. And plus, in making fun of rock paper scissors I've come up with a great new marketing pitch. It can't miss! Who wants to be my first investor?!
 
At the pool hall my team plays league out of last week, big poster announcing... Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament!!! It didn't make any sense to me when I read it. Kind of like a Pick a Number Between 1 and 10 Tournament. I guess if there is $50k to be made, I better sharpen my already mad skills.
 
Blackjack said:
How many threads are you going to start on the same friggin topic? It's over, Jamie - go on with your life. You made a lot of noise before this event and you were annoying. Its said and done and you are just as annoying now. You're upset. We get it. Now go away.

PS: If you can't make money at pool, I hear that they are hiring down at Taco Bell. Grab an application and let us know how it goes!
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I don't think Jamie could hold a job there........His manager would get sick and tired of him saying "IF ONLY MCDONALDS OR WENDY'S COULD GIVE US THE 8".:eek:
 
mosconiac said:
Does anyone know if AZB will institute an "ignore" feature? I have a target in mind for my first ignore.

EDIT: Oops, I meant to start this as a new thread. I assure you my comments have nothing to do with this particular thread starter. Seriously, it doesn't...I mean it...quit laughing man, I truly mean it.
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I have a few on ignore already. Click [User CP] at the top of this page, and on the left, near the bottom, is [Buddy / Ignore].

;)

-td
 
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