[RagnarPirate]

After reading these posts I realize that I'm not playing enough re-buys. If this is going on (and apparantly it is) it is an incredible opportunity to make money off these maniacs (hence the name). This is about the dumbest theory I have ever heard of. Play the rebuy and hope you have one of these maniacs at your table. Then call him all-in with pairs, high suited connectors, and A8 or higher. Dont be afraid to re-buy against this fool when he sucks out. It is well worth the money. And, when you get beyond the rebuy, out-play him in real poker (if he's there). He has just funded your huge stack.

The only exception may be the Negraneau case, in which a world series bracelet may have a bigger value than the prize pool of the tourney he was in.