Why I don't tell people I play poker.

[Bond18]

Just read this whole thread, its awesome.

If you travel around with poker and what not people get sick impressed like "YOU WENT TO SINGAPORE TO PLAY POKER?! ZOMG!"

I think its easier for tournament guys because people see it on TV and it seems more glamorous and there's "big money" involved.


Oh, i've also gotten the whole "if i give you 300 dollars can you turn into XXX for me?"

I very calmly and seriously look at them and say "if you can come up with $10,000, then we can talk."