Stupid things you see in a Pool hall

Bangers is what bangers does.

Among serious players, what really gets my goat are players who pick up the chalk after missing and chalk up on the way to their seat. You just missed. You're going to sit down. You don't need to chalk. I need to chalk. Don't make me walk halfway around the table to get to the other piece of chalk. Or worse, wait for you to finish chalking so I can use the chalk. Have some courtesy and wait to chalk until your next inning.
 
TSW said:
Bangers is what bangers does.

Among serious players, what really gets my goat are players who pick up the chalk after missing and chalk up on the way to their seat. You just missed. You're going to sit down. You don't need to chalk. I need to chalk. Don't make me walk halfway around the table to get to the other piece of chalk. Or worse, wait for you to finish chalking so I can use the chalk. Have some courtesy and wait to chalk until your next inning.
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Again, since you've recognized it and are bothered by it, they have succeeded in their endeavour!
 
The one that drives me nuts is when someone chalks their cue, then blows the chalk off the tip. Who was the first ignoramus to do this, and why does this still happen today?!?

You usually only see this in poorly made tv shows and movies. Then, some idiot who thinks he's good (probably the same guy that "windmills" his cue and shoots behind his back) sees it and thinks that's what he should do.

I swear, some people are alive simply because it's against the law to shoot them in the face.
 
jschelin99 said:
The one that drives me nuts is when someone chalks their cue, then blows the chalk off the tip. Who was the first ignoramus to do this, and why does this still happen today?!?

You usually only see this in poorly made tv shows and movies. Then, some idiot who thinks he's good (probably the same guy that "windmills" his cue and shoots behind his back) sees it and thinks that's what he should do.

I swear, some people are alive simply because it's against the law to shoot them in the face.
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If you're willing to admit what bothers you, aren't you supplying ammunition for your opponent? Won't I simply blow the chalk off my tip constantly when I play you next?
 
Thouhgt this was about stupid things.

How about a cool dude and his chick racking and playing for 5 minutes before they notice there aint no pockets.
 
sjm said:
Three silly things that I have seen over the years:

1) Some people place the bridge on the floor or against the wall ater using it. I can't stand it when I check both sides of the table and can't find it.
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The Diamond Professionals I play on don't have bridge racks under the tables like Gold Crowns. I'm not going to sit on it, so what else should I do with it?
 
Apparently Chris is here to Piss on everyones opinion.

The thread title was, Things You See in a Pool Hall.

People respond and you feel the need to hand out your opinion on each posters experience.
 
mortuarymike-nv said:
The one that kills me is the guy that puts his chalk between his feet , turns his pool cue upside down , places the tip in the chalk and then starts to spin the pool cue back and forth like he is going to to start a camp fire.

MMike
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I've seen this- but the guy didn't roll the cue between his hands- he held the cue with one hand and used the instep of one foot to roll the tip into the chalk.
 
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blah blah said:
I've seen this- but the guy didn't roll the cue between his hands- he held the cue with one hand and used the instep of one foot to roll the tip into the chalk.
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I have seen that to.

How about the people who chalk their cue then bang the shaft again the table
to knock the chalk off the tip .:shrug:

MMike
 
TSW said:
Bangers is what bangers does.

Among serious players, what really gets my goat are players who pick up the chalk after missing and chalk up on the way to their seat. You just missed. You're going to sit down. You don't need to chalk. I need to chalk. Don't make me walk halfway around the table to get to the other piece of chalk. Or worse, wait for you to finish chalking so I can use the chalk. Have some courtesy and wait to chalk until your next inning.
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-a guy in my area use to take 30 pump strokes (on average) before every single shot. we know this because he was well known as a sloooooow player and one day, his opponent decided to count 'em instead of pulling his hair out.

-this very same slow player (believe it or not) has a very peculiar cue. It somehow modified a knuckle bow (like you see on swords) on to the handle.

-i've seen a group of teens attempt to return a set of 15 balls at the counter without the ball tray.
 
The stupidest, most ridiculous thing I see, is a few guys arguing over how the balls are racked in 8 ball. Or a guy who just takes foreeeeeeeeeever to rack because he keeps re-arranging.

Second stupid thing is guys who somehow think it's necessary to spin the 8 ball while the rack is still on the balls, then quickly remove the rack so the breaker can break while the 8 is still spinning.
 
SkyscraperChris said:
Second stupid thing is guys who somehow think it's necessary to spin the 8 ball while the rack is still on the balls, then quickly remove the rack so the breaker can break while the 8 is still spinning.
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Oh God yes this!!!

Seen it so many times. Worst meme ever.
 
SkyscraperChris said:
The stupidest, most ridiculous thing I see, is a few guys arguing over how the balls are racked in 8 ball. Or a guy who just takes foreeeeeeeeeever to rack because he keeps re-arranging.

Second stupid thing is guys who somehow think it's necessary to spin the 8 ball while the rack is still on the balls, then quickly remove the rack so the breaker can break while the 8 is still spinning.
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Wow, i've never seen or heard that one. That's crazy.
 
zmfb23 said:
I once saw a guy wearing a blue glove on his right hand and a purple glove on his left hand. He said he needed both just in case he has to switch hands and shoot lol.
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Certainly they were different color gloves so that he could tell his left from right as well. Smart.




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Blue said:
I have actually played with someone who will rotate his cue with 2 hands like a windmill when I am shooting, in my line of sight.

And he does it everytime.
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If you can't get that cue twirling up to aircraft propeller speed, you're just an amature.
 
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