We need to talk about the sup bro and brown trout lines.

My Party screen name makes it obvious to anyone who frequents this forum that I'm a 2+2er. Recently I've had two different people do things like this:

2+2er: Sup Bro?

me: sup

2+2er: are you familiar with brown trout?

me: yea

2+2er: ya know what I mean?

me: yea

I mean no offense to the people who have said this, but it's just a stupid thing to say. First of all, any kind of brown trout line is going make everyone else at the table think we're talking in some kind of code and colluding. The sup bro line seems normal, and doesn't freak out anyone who is unaware of what it means.

Second, the whole purpose of either line is to identify other 2+2ers, not to give them some retarded pop quiz to see if they know what brown trout means. If you already said sup bro, and got the proper response (or vice versa), there's no need to say any other line to identify them.

And please try not to act like we've never met before. That means don't capitalize sup bro and put a question mark after it. That's not how you would say hi to someone you knew, and it makes it look weird to the other players. "Sup Bro?" looks like you're talking in code, while "sup bro" just looks like you're saying hi to a friend.

Anytime you say anything into a chat box, you need to think about how it looks to everyone else.

[handsome]

Most. Worthless. Thread. Ever.

Sup Bro?

[SackUp]

dude, most people don't pay attention to chat and those that do will not think you are colluding by saying sup bro or does the brown trout sleep in the closet.

Most people with think they know what you are talking about and laugh or something like that.

you clearly are not a bottom feeder!

The main point is that saying both lines is annoying and gay.

[Cubswin]

Youve been posting here for 3 days and think people will recognize that your handle is that of a 2+2er?

Huh? If my sn here was the same as it is on Party, why would I say it's obvious that people would recognize it?

[Matty]

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Youve been posting here for 3 days and think people will recognize that your handle is that of a 2+2er?

[/ QUOTE ]I think what he means is his screename makes reference to 2+2 in some way.

To the OP- a non 2+2er would probably think that guy was talking about your location- no secret code.

[radek2166]

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Youve been posting here for 3 days and think people will recognize that your handle is that of a 2+2er?

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His name on party is probably Thebrowntroutsllepsintheclosetaye

[Uglyowl]

You think that is bad, how bout when people say Sup 16% VP$IP. Here I am trying not to have people get a read on me and they blow it. I HATE IT!

[Ianco15]

You've been around here for an hour, you don't get any say in this matter.

[Cubswin]

I think what he means is his screename makes reference to 2+2 in some way.

My bad.

So the OP has been posting here for 3 days as feels compelled to choose a screen name which identifies himself as a 2+2er... then complains when someone tries to make small talk?

*yawn*

I'm a carpel/tunnel. My original account was banned.

[TheMetetron]

And now it gets interesting...

I think you being banned, also gets you no say in the matter.

Edit: I can't spell/use grammar

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gets you no say in the matter.


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Wtf does that mean? I'm simply expressing an opinion, if you disagree, fine.

[jman220]

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I'm a carpel/tunnel. My original account was banned.

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Moderator(s) notified In a moment you will be automatically returned to the forum.

[radek2166]

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And now it gets interesting...

I think you be banned, also gets you no say in the matter.

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NH SIR!

who cares? Did you have 15 tackles for losses? Thought so/

[jman220]

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who cares? Did you have 15 tackles for losses? Thought so/

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Hilarious.

[Spartan1983]

Duh, change your Party name if it bothers you.

[kdog]

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The main point is that saying both lines is annoying and gay.

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You've been registered under this nick for three days, claim you're a banned carpal tunnel and post an avatar of a naked man lifting weights. There's something annoying and gay here alright.

[2ndGoat]

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The main point is that saying both lines is annoying and gay.

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You've been registered under this nick for three days, claim you're a banned carpal tunnel and post an avatar of a naked man lifting weights. There's something annoying and gay here alright.

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POTD

[Rudbaeck]

Now there is milk on my monitor.

[siccjay]

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The main point is that saying both lines is annoying and gay.

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You've been registered under this nick for three days, claim you're a banned carpal tunnel and post an avatar of a naked man lifting weights. There's something annoying and gay here alright.

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POTD

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Worst. POTD. Ever.

He gets no points for not knowing who Ron Burgandy is.

[Brainwalter]

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My Party screen name makes it obvious to anyone who frequents this forum that I'm a 2+2er. Recently I've had two different people do things like this:

2+2er: Sup Bro?

me: sup

2+2er: are you familiar with brown trout?

me: yea

2+2er: ya know what I mean?

me: yea

I mean no offense to the people who have said this, but it's just a stupid thing to say. First of all, any kind of brown trout line is going make everyone else at the table think we're talking in some kind of code and colluding. The sup bro line seems normal, and doesn't freak out anyone who is unaware of what it means.

Second, the whole purpose of either line is to identify other 2+2ers, not to give them some retarded pop quiz to see if they know what brown trout means. If you already said sup bro, and got the proper response (or vice versa), there's no need to say any other line to identify them.

And please try not to act like we've never met before. That means don't capitalize sup bro and put a question mark after it. That's not how you would say hi to someone you knew, and it makes it look weird to the other players. "Sup Bro?" looks like you're talking in code, while "sup bro" just looks like you're saying hi to a friend.

Anytime you say anything into a chat box, you need to think about how it looks to everyone else.

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Here's your problem. Anyone might say sup when you say sup bro the them. You haven't acknowledged you're a 2er, so they try again (I don't know how unambiguous your handle is about it). Why not use a more explicit return greeting like "15 tackles for losses baby!!!1"

[2ndGoat]

<<He gets no points for not knowing who Ron Burgandy is. >>

I thought referring to Ron Burgundy as just some naked guy was what really made the post...

2nd

[ucfryan]

Change your Party name then genius.

[RydenStoompala]

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Anytime you say anything into a chat box, you need to think about how it looks to everyone else.

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Allrightythen. I will be sure and explain that to the 65 million mouth breathers who type endless lines of drivle on all of the sites, 24/7.

What's up bro? <--- Very nasty stuff. Could tip over our universe and trigger a poker meltdown.

Hey..aren't you that freakin moron from 2+2? <--- what I sometimes get.

Kiss my a&& you *&^%$#! <-- normal line directed towards me when I snap the head off some fish playing into me with TPTK in a NL game and his allowance just went out the door.

[Wyers]

I'm a carpel/tunnel. My original account was banned.

Lies.

You had less than 100 posts, VanDressen.

[EStreet20]

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and post an avatar of a naked man lifting weights. There's something annoying and gay here alright.


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No way dude, nothing gay/wrong about a picture of the indispensible Ron Burgundy "sculpting his guns" at the office.

[jedi]

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I'm a carpel/tunnel. My original account was banned.

Lies.

You had less than 100 posts, VanDressen.

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Given the avatar, I thought it was Big Steve.

[Python49]

someone saying "sup" back doesnt show they are 2p2'er.. i usually respond with "all county 95"

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Duh, change your Party name if it bothers you.

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I guess my post came off a lot angrier than I intended. I'm not pissed off about it, just a little annoyed. I made my sn because I like talking to other 2+2ers and also because I want to know who the good players at my table are.

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Here's your problem. Anyone might say sup when you say sup bro the them. You haven't acknowledged you're a 2er, so they try again (I don't know how unambiguous your handle is about it). Why not use a more explicit return greeting like "15 tackles for losses baby!!!1"

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Like I said in the OP, it's obvious that I'm a 2+2er. The brown trout line is comepletely unnecessary after I say sup.

[trying2learn]

you like talking to 2+2ers but you're annoyed when they mention 2+2?

i get it now?

[mcozzy1]

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First of all, any kind of brown trout line is going make everyone else at the table think we're talking in some kind of code and colluding

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I got to agree with the newbie on this one. I never liked the brown trout line. It's just so unnatural.

[Ben Therre]

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First of all, any kind of brown trout line is going make everyone else at the table think we're talking in some kind of code and colluding


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I got to agree with the newbie on this one. I never liked the brown trout line. It's just so unnatural.

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I agree too. Lets change it to rainbow trout.
/images/graemlins/wink.gif The wink is for Ron

[poker-penguin]

To further confuse things, my screen name is "Sup Bro" at one site. No, I have no idea why I did that either. /images/graemlins/blush.gif

[Jimbo]

The official greeting as listed in the FAQ:

Brown Trout

Another phrase that started as a joke.
If you wish to ask if someone at your table is from 2+2, it is often asked "Does the brown trout sleep in the closet?" or similiar.
This can lead to some amusing situations.


This settles the discussion.

[mcozzy1]

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This can lead to some amusing situations.


This settles the discussion.

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Yes, the nerd factor is too deeply ingrained. It'd be like trying to take pee out of a swimming pool. There's way too many people who get off on the word "bonii" and find brown trout discussions amusing.

At least we have stories from Doyle, TJ, and others. 20 years from now, we can at least remember that there was a time when cool poker players existed.

It wasn't always brown trout and bonii. The nerdy tradition stays.

[lighterjobs]

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you like talking to 2+2ers but you're annoyed when they mention 2+2?

i get it now?

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i wish a 2+2er would notice me /images/graemlins/frown.gif