Why do people wear sunglasses in low-limit and mid-limit holdem games? - Page 2

eagletmr · #1 08-02-2004, 11:22 PM

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I used to wear glasses, and they did accomplish something.

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I definitely agree with your post. You don't have to be hostile just because you are wearing glasses. They can mask your staring, watching other players instead of the flop when it comes out, etc. You can still laugh, joke, and have a good time with the fish and make them feel comfortable by wearing glasses. Also, many fish wear glasses and act all serious today anyways with the TV poker phenomenon. Sunglasses can be nice in casino's with oddly placed bright lights as well! I see nothing wrong with wearing them.

Ulysses · #2 07-11-2004, 05:39 PM

I sometimes wear shades when I've been playing a long session live and the crappy fluorescent light starts to bother my eyes. But then I often take them off when I play a hand. I also sometimes loan them to my opponents if they seem worried about me getting a good read on them. Olé.

pc in NM · #3 07-11-2004, 10:55 PM

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You guys look like idiots, you're not accomplishing anything, and you're likely driving off the type of player that you want at your table.

Put yourself in the shoes of a recreational fish, who is there to gamble, socialize and have a good time. Which of the following tables are you most likely going to want to sit at:

a) a bunch of sour, silent, serious, brooding guys with baseball caps, sunglasses and headphones

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b) a table of cheerful people who look and dress like you do?

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I wear sunglasses because I'm blind. Other players think of me as "unpredictable", and have a harder time grasping my betting patterns....

But, I'm always friendly....

Cpt Spaulding · #4 07-12-2004, 01:18 AM

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You guys look like idiots, you're not accomplishing anything, and you're likely driving off the type of player that you want at your table.

Put yourself in the shoes of a recreational fish, who is there to gamble, socialize and have a good time. Which of the following tables are you most likely going to want to sit at:

a) a bunch of sour, silent, serious, brooding guys with baseball caps, sunglasses and headphones

or

b) a table of cheerful people who look and dress like you do?

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Let me think....I usually pick tables by play style...not fashion style...This isn't a fashion show...I realize our culture is so superficial that we are judged by our clothes cars and cell phone. I will admit that a majority of the players that wear shades do so only because
1. they saw it on Tv..and monkey see monkey do....Your idiot comment applies here

2. They are chemically inconvienenced and trying to hide the bloodshot eyes....

3. They do so to conceal eye contact with other players not letting others know wear you are looking could allow you to catch tells from others...etc...

DO you also ask what kind of car they drive before you sit at a table?

SinCityGuy · #5 07-12-2004, 01:37 AM

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DO you also ask what kind of car they drive before you sit at a table?

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Clearly, you didn't understand what I was talking about.

This isn't about me; it's about the recreational player who comes to socialize and have fun (and ends up being a good contributor). Given the choice, he is more likely to sit at a table with people who look like him, as opposed to a table full of people wearing sunglasses, baseball caps and headphones.

Franchise (TTT) · #6 07-12-2004, 01:56 AM

Do you personally know a lot of winning players that dress like that? In my experience, the guys with the caps/sunglasses are the ones I want in my game.

turnipmonster · #7 07-12-2004, 10:07 AM

I was thinking the exact same thing.

--turnipmonster

Cpt Spaulding · #8 07-12-2004, 11:46 AM

Phil Hellmuth usually wears a hat and glasses...Want him at your table?

Akasha · #9 07-21-2004, 06:55 AM

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Do you personally know a lot of winning players that dress like that? In my experience, the guys with the caps/sunglasses are the ones I want in my game.

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Well Last year Moneymaker won and wore them did he not?

This year my friend took second , Dave Williams, and he wore them did he not?

So I guess, ya I do.

Cpt Spaulding · #10 07-12-2004, 11:44 AM

I guess that would be true, but if they are playing for fun and to socialize, then winning isn't a factor in why they are playing....So, why would they care who is at the table? ....You are putting two completely different motivations for playing together here....So, I may not quite understand what your point is here.....