Who is El Diablo?

[Jake (The Snake)]

Sorry if this is a newbie question but who is he? I know people are probably going to throw some joke answers here but I'd like to know the truth or at least a story or something /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[sfer]

I hear he makes a mean bread pudding.

[GuyOnTilt]

The story I heard from Clark was that ElD (before he was ElD obviously) was getting some joking nagging from family and friends about not being on "TV poker" yet. So he decided that he might try to make a final table appearance to appease them, but of course realized he needed one of those cool nickname things between his first and last name lest the world not remember him. So he had narrowed it down to either "The Hand of God" or "El Diablo" and was talking about it with Clark one day at the tables or over dinner or something. Clark was all for "El Diablo" and probablly said something like, "That's AWESOME." (If you've met Clark you should be able to hear this in your head.) A few days or weeks or whatever later Clark found the wrestler guy pic on the net and PM'd or emailed it to ElD saying how this would be the perfect avatar for the El Diablo persona. And thus our El Diablo.

Don't ask me how I remember this story, even though I'm not even sure this is even remotely how it goes.

PS. If anybody else wants me to make up a fictional yet plausible story of the origin of their username, let me know. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

GoT

[Ulysses]

lies.

[GuyOnTilt]

lies.

Damnit. /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

GoT

[Diplomat]

Denial.

-Diplomat

[kyro]

wow. i wish random people on the internet gave a damn about me. honestly, who gives a [censored] who this nobody is?

*hugs*

[Allan]

Ulysses

[Jake (The Snake)]

yes I do know he is Ulysses. Is El Diablo a recognizable name in person though?

[Phat Mack]

Is El Diablo a recognizable name in person though?

No. El Diablo is none other than The Pasadena Rose. He adopted the new name for its fearsome qualities.

[Michael Emery]

Its time to set the record strait. El Diablo is Neverlose on Poker stars.

Mike

[Dynasty]

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yes I do know he is Ulysses. Is El Diablo a recognizable name in person though?

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I've met the guy, had lunch with him, and sat next to him in a no-limit game at the Commerce. And, I'm not entirely sure I'd recognize him if I bumped into him today. /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

He's got something in common with Celine Dion, though.

[Sooga]

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He's got something in common with Celine Dion, though.

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... they're both no-talent ass-clowns? Ole!

[Ulysses]

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yes I do know he is Ulysses. Is El Diablo a recognizable name in person though?

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Yes.

[BusterStacks]

Who is El Diablo? Consider him the final word on any topic he posts on.

[ThaSaltCracka]

my nemesis.

[Turning Stone Pro]

TSP

[Ray Zee]

he is the guy that will play some with me soon at the no limit game at lucky chances. afterward he and j.a. sucker will be posting in the micro limit section. but j.a. has a nicer smile.

[bugstud]

IIRC you have Dibs on sucker's blinds...wonder if the masked one will go back on his word.

[Popinjay]

I heard El Diablo was Annie Duke.

[Tenacious A]

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He's got something in common with Celine Dion, though.

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He's married to a dude twice his age?

[Paluka]

I heard he has a tiny replica of his mask on the end of his tiny penis.

[Popinjay]

NSFW (http://www.pages.drexel.edu/%7Epn25/eldiabloALLIN.jpg)

Nagoo81 made that, he rules.

[nolanfan34]

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NSFW (http://www.pages.drexel.edu/%7Epn25/eldiabloALLIN.jpg)

Nagoo81 made that, he rules.

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Um, yeah, in case others are dumb like me, that abbreviation means "Not Safe For Work".

[ThaSaltCracka]

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NSFW (http://www.pages.drexel.edu/%7Epn25/eldiabloALLIN.jpg)

Nagoo81 made that, he rules.

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Um, yeah, in case others are dumb like me, that abbreviation means "Not Safe For Work".

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I was dumb too. /images/graemlins/mad.gif

[stabn]

I guess i can count myself lucky i sometimes read fark, since i wasn't dumb enough to click that at work /images/graemlins/smile.gif.

[James282]

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Who is El Diablo? Consider him the final word on any topic he posts on.

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Haha, keep kissing his ass and he might kick you down some table scraps. And you had the nerve to call me a yes-man, lol.
-James

[fnord_too]

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NSFW (http://www.pages.drexel.edu/%7Epn25/eldiabloALLIN.jpg)

Nagoo81 made that, he rules.

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Um, yeah, in case others are dumb like me, that abbreviation means "Not Safe For Work".

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Wish I had read your post before clicking! /images/graemlins/crazy.gif

[OrangeHeat]

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He's got something in common with Celine Dion, though.

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Saggy man breasts?

Orange

[TylerD]

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He's got something in common with Celine Dion, though.

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He gets well paid when he goes to Vegas?

[BusterStacks]

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Who is El Diablo? Consider him the final word on any topic he posts on.

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Haha, keep kissing his ass and he might kick you down some table scraps. And you had the nerve to call me a yes-man, lol.
-James

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What exactly is it you think I am trying to accomplish? Table scraps? Whatever that means. In any event, what I said is true on both counts:

1) I only see good posts from El Diablo

2) You ride d!ck of better players, then follow me around because I embarassed you.

Hey, that's cool, keep crapping on all of my threads. I must have struck a nerve or something, I didn't know you would take it so personally. Seriously, I know you are just waiting for that one day you can unleash a real zinger on me. Then your miniscule little life will be complete. Unfortunately, you have already proven your "me too" mentality over and over, and if the day comes when you do put together a coherent flame with some actual substance, there will be no way for it to make up for your past idiocy. I do look forward to it though, maybe then you can grow the [censored] up and stop stalking my posts you immature little bi0tch. Get yourself together.

[Zeno]

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Who is El Diablo? Consider him the final word on any topic he posts on.

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Unless El revokes this assertion in unequivocal terms it is going in my file box.

He does know a lot and is a great resource on a whole slew of subjects, not the least being poker, but he still lacks the wisdom, wherewithal, and metaphysical acumen to NOT PLAY. Which is where Zeno is. A goal he will probably never achieve - Sad to say.

I’ll be at Lucky Chances soon.

-Zeno

PS I'm better looking than El. I can state this with easy even though I have never met the boy. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif

[B Dids]

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he still lacks the wisdom, wherewithal, and metaphysical acumen to NOT PLAY.

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Did you follow the UlyQuest? Diablo RULES at not playing.

[Zeno]

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Did you follow the UlyQuest? Diablo RULES at not playing.

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He did rather well I must admit. That was a great thread he started and I participate some, it was fun. One of the better quest threads in my opinion. If I remember correctly, I belabored him on his lack of inititive and playing time and he admitted his guilt in this sphere. So there is hope for this young boy.

-Zeno

[partygirluk]

Linkage?

[B Dids]

If I wasn't really lacking in energy- I'd photoshop the search button and paste it.

In short- Diablo attempts to play a lot of hands. Diablo fails horribly. Guy on Tilt does not buy a BMW.

[partygirluk]

That is a funny thread. JDL22's post is classic.

[eggzz]

After reading all of this tirelessly, I'm upset.

Was the initial question ever truly answered? I don't think so. Do you see why?

[Zeno]

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Was the initial question ever truly answered? I don't think so. Do you see why?

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Do you see why it doesn't matter?

El Diablo is a myth. He doesn't even exist.

-Zeno

[Turning Stone Pro]

I dont think you could play a lick, based on your posts.

And get that goddamned bird off your shoulder.

TSP

[B Dids]

TSP's reading quest, short version.

TSP attempts to read and understand post, TSP fails. GoT still does not buy a BMW.

[sublime]

2) You ride d!ck of better players, then follow me around because I embarassed you.

james is one of the better players on this site. thats from:

a) word of mouth
b) watching him play in the 15
c) reading his posts

he may ride dick, but he can play cards also.

[dcs1897]

Anyone else notice that El Diablo and Dynasty have the same reged date? Hmmmmmm...

[Nagoo81]

El Diablo is the guy you face when you beat Mike Tyson for the 5th time....

http://www.pages.drexel.edu/~pn25/eldiablo.jpg

his passcode - 568-875-2354

Make sure to hit [SELECT] rapidly between rounds!

[WDC]

It's Gus before he retired from the dodgeball.

[AngryCola]

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El Diablo is the guy you face when you beat Mike Tyson for the 5th time....

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Nice. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[CarlSpackler]

El Diablo is J. Peterman. You obviously haven't seen the new McDonalds's commercial....

[partygirluk]

This thread has gone on long enough, so I might as well be the one to spill the beans. El Diablo is Lord Lucan.

Lets examine the evidence

i) The secrecy about his true identity makes it obvious he is a wanted fugitive.
ii) We know Lord Lucan loved gambling.
iii) He changed his name from "Ulysses" to "El Diablo". This is a classic trick that would only be used by someone on the run from the authorities.
iv) He wears a mask. This makes it obvious that he is easily recognisable, and does not want to draw attention to himself.

So we know El Diablo must be a runaway criminal, who is a famous celebrity, and loves gambling. This already narrows down the field.

The final confirmation that he is Lord Lucan is found in this thread

http://archiveserver.twoplustwo.com/showflat.php?Cat=&Board=exchange&Number=631839&For um=f20&Words=euro%202004&Searchpage=0&Limit=25&Mai n=623367&Search=true&where=sub&Name=122&daterange= 1&newerval=1&newertype=y&olderval=&oldertype=&body prev=1#Post631839

Why would he be so keen on England to win Euro 2004? He must be English. Lord Lucan was English. Therefore El Diablo is Lord Lucan.

Hope that help clears things up.

[Evan]

1. I propose a death match between Buster and James.
2. I played with James a couple weeks ago and was really impressed. He's definitely in the top 3 guys I've ever played with FWIW (which includes a lot of posters from 2+2).

[DesertCat]

I just saw El Diablo's McDonald's commercial, where he takes his mask off in the middle and exposes his face for the first time in public to his adoring poker fans.

Wait, maybe not, I just saw the end and there is an, interesting, twist, hmmm...

[J_V]

"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled......"

He's an internet zillionaire. He has a money bin like Scrooge McDuck. He made a lot of money shorting the potato during the Irish potato famine. Zee tipped him off. The SEC suspected something, since, Zee is from Montana and makes frequent trips to Idaho, but in the end found nothing.

[ThaSaltCracka]

use the fuc[/b]king url link next time, ass.

[stabn]

It's only 5 or 6 pages worth of side scrolling salt, nothing to be a dick about...

[ThaSaltCracka]

yeah, your prolly right, my bad.

[Sponger15SB]

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use the fuc[/b]king url link next time, ass.

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I know!

That stuff drives me insane, totally ruins the thread.

[thirddan]

any idea of a date for this? i would be interested in watching...

[partygirluk]

Oops sorry. Too late to edit now. You seem to be a bit worked about it though TSC.

[B Dids]

I actually agree with TSC in this case. It makes a thread horrible to read, and there's even a preview button to see if you screwed up or not. Please improve your message boarding.

[ThaSaltCracka]

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Oops sorry. Too late to edit now. You seem to be a bit worked about it though TSC.

[/ QUOTE ]it is just really annoying, and you def aren't only person who does it, I figure if I make a big deal out of it people will stop doing it.
No worries bro!

[razor]

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Oops sorry. Too late to edit now. You seem to be a bit worked about it though TSC.

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As he should... formating clean URLs is a piece of cake and anyone who is either too lazy or stupid to do it deserves to be slammed...

personally I think it's sufficient grounds for banning, but that's just me...

[Joe Tall]

When did El Diablo start making McDonald's commericals?

[tripdad]

"El Diablo" is spanish for "the Diablo". his friends, however, call him "El" for short.

cheers!

PS...is Clarkmeister "Eskimo" Clark? if so, why didn't you bitch slap that cocky contractor when he flashed his 2-3 offsuit to you and the crowd? El would have.

[TylerD]

Is he called Steve?

[wacki]

Please forgive my ignorance, but I just saw this commercial on TV. Who is the El Diablo in the Mc D's commercial? Anyone have a link to a El Diablo website?

[Kurwood Derby]

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"The greatest trick the devil ever pulled......"

He's an internet zillionaire. He has a money bin like Scrooge McDuck. He made a lot of money shorting the potato during the Irish potato famine. Zee tipped him off. The SEC suspected something, since, Zee is from Montana and makes frequent trips to Idaho, but in the end found nothing.



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Really cute. You like to make Holocaust jokes too?

[Sponger15SB]

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He made a lot of money shorting the potato during the Irish potato famine.

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Really cute. You like to make Holocaust jokes too?

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Is "shorting the potato" some sort of slang for "killing jews"?

Otherwise I don't get it.

[Gamblor]

Selling Short is an investment decision that involves borrowing shares of a company, selling them immediately, then repaying the purchase price at a later date.

The idea is that if the share price goes down in the future you buy them at a lower price tomorrow and sell them at a higher price today, pocketing the difference.

Risky move - Potential gain is limited (share price can't drop below zero, but potential losses are infinite (share price can rise indefinitely).

[david050173]

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He made a lot of money shorting the potato during the Irish potato famine.

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Really cute. You like to make Holocaust jokes too?

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Is "shorting the potato" some sort of slang for "killing jews"?

Otherwise I don't get it.

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You dont' get it since it makes no sense. During a famine, I would imagine the price would go up not down. So you would lose your shirt if you shorted it. It really has no moral issues like killing a couple million people. Now if El was using all the potatos in Ireland to power his clock radio during the famine, you could argue he is morally bankrupt

[wacki]

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Please forgive my ignorance, but I just saw this commercial on TV. Who is the El Diablo in the Mc D's commercial? Anyone have a link to a El Diablo website?

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Bump!! Who is the masked man? Is it a spanish wrestler? What?

[Ulysses]

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Please forgive my ignorance, but I just saw this commercial on TV. Who is the El Diablo in the Mc D's commercial? Anyone have a link to a El Diablo website?

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Bump!! Who is the masked man? Is it a spanish wrestler? What?

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Luchador (http://www.google.com/search?q=cache:Lx-hudzPPBUJ:the-w.com/thread.php/id%3D23965+mcdonalds+commercial+mask&hl=en&lr=&cli ent=firefox-a&strip=1)

[Lawrence Ng]

Diablo - as stated in Pagan mythology is the Lord of Terror, the youngest of the 3 brothers Mephisto, Baal and Diablo.

Our El Diablo definitely strikes terror here on 2+2 and respect in that case. I don't know why he changed his name from Ulysses. I'll have to search through the archives for this one.

Lawrence

[Voltron87]

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He made a lot of money shorting the potato during the Irish potato famine.

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Really cute. You like to make Holocaust jokes too?

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Is "shorting the potato" some sort of slang for "killing jews"?

Otherwise I don't get it.

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You dont' get it since it makes no sense. During a famine, I would imagine the price would go up not down. So you would lose your shirt if you shorted it. It really has no moral issues like killing a couple million people. Now if El was using all the potatos in Ireland to power his clock radio during the famine, you could argue he is morally bankrupt

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You would want to short the stock of potato producing companies and farms.

[Subfallen]

Is Diablo really female?

Question.

[ArchAngel71857]

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Sorry if this is a newbie question but who is he? I know people are probably going to throw some joke answers here but I'd like to know the truth or at least a story or something /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

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El Diablo is like a drug. You must have more and more and more of El Diablo until there is no El Diablo left. Not even for El Diablo.

Can you catch a falling star without burning your hand? Can you put the sky in your mouth? Can you say to an earthquake 'hey hold still for a minute'? Can you know the mighty ocean? Can you lasso a star from the sky? Can you say to a rainbow 'Hey, stop being a rainbow for a second'? No!

Such is .................... EL DIABLO!!!!!!!!!!

You thought WHAT? That he was WHAT? A [censored]-gay, wee-hoo? NO! El Diablo is as STRAIGHT AS THEY COME!
<font color="white"> And I think he is partying with us next time we go to Vegas. </font>
-AA

[bisonbison]

Shorting the potato is my new favorite phrase, but only because I assume it's code for "exterminating European jewry."

El Diablo is clearly the dolphin from Huck Finn.

[PoBoy321]

My figures may be off, but I think that roughly a third of the Irish population died during the potato famine, much of which was exacerbated by British control of the food supply in Ireland. There's nothing really inherently offensive about the joke, but it could be seen to be in poor taste the same way that it might be in bad taste to make a joke about selling matzahs in the '40s (or something to that effect).

[Zoltri]

El Diablo returned 1,870,000 hits on google.
This guy is famous. /images/graemlins/smirk.gif