Psychological intimidation at the table to increase profits

genleemb · Aug 14, 2011

I wonder if this would work against Jennifer Tilley ...she seems to show them off as a tactic herself.

LarkMarlow · Aug 14, 2011

genleemb said:
I wonder if this would work against Jennifer Tilley ...she seems to show them off as a tactic herself.

Some straight talk: women who play serious poker are as aware as any man of their visual appearance and impact at the tables, if not more so.

If I dress like Jennifer Tilly when I'm playing, believe me when I say I know exactly what I'm doing and I want you to not only look but to stare.

If I don't want to use that sort of strategy, and I generally don't, I dress in a way that downplays my physical attributes.

To the OP who, bless his heart, actually sounds sincere in asking if this would be a good tactic, I suggest this: do yourself a favor and focus on how to intimidate other players in the one way that really works--formidable poker prowess--regardless of gender.

CheckraiseLife · Aug 14, 2011

I'm also aware of how to show off my assets at the poker table, I sometimes come to the table prepaired with mantastic nipple rings

JusSumguy · Aug 14, 2011

I'm blaming this thread on Fossil and his crazy glasses...

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taaron · Aug 14, 2011

Since we are on the subject;
why is it neccesary to have cocktail waitress' in such ridiculous haberdash. . .
i mean c'mon;
if i want a cold drink or the like, breasts a-poppin ain't gonna make the tip any different. . . .
just sayin'

Debi · Aug 14, 2011

As a woman I can tell you that your strategy would have zero negative impact on my game.

ymer · Aug 14, 2011

OzExorcist said:
I don't recall this 'tactic' being mentioned in Read 'em and Reap...

Anywho, the so-called 'tactic' seems stupid IMO because even if it does induce 'mistakes', how can you know it's going to induce the kind of mistake you want in any given hand? An opponent you want to fold might call you out of spite, or vice versa. Or if it always scares people off their hands and makes them fold then it's equally stupid because you obviously won't be doing it when you've got a strong hand and want calls, therefore becomes a blatant tell.

Alternatively, if you make people genuinely uncomfortable at the table they might just get up and leave the game, and unless they're so good that you can't beat them that's never a good thing in a live game. Or, as Stu points out above, there's an equally good chance the 'tactic' will get you thrown out of the game, in which case you're an ever bigger loser.

Go back to the drawing board / just admit what you really want is an excuse to be a pervert IMO.

go grab your copy, and read page 44... oh and sorry, its somehow now strange and perverted to want to stare and women's tits when most of them seem to love wearing low cut tops. They asked for it.

ckingriches said:
I don't think he's trying to be a pervert. That's just a boner... (oops) I mean bonus.

Anyway, it's stupid and offensive. Look for another advantage before you get the tar beaten out of you, perhaps deservedly.

Cool , they beat me up, i sue them for assault, +EV.

pcgnome said:
On the other hand if you stare at a woman with a plunging kneckline, she might give away physical tells of strength and weaknesses.
If you stare at a guys crotch you will either get hooked up, or punched in the head.

i'll just sue him and get more money than i would from the game itself anyway.

ymer · Aug 14, 2011

dakota-xx said:
As a woman I can tell you that your strategy would have zero negative impact on my game.

I think you fail to realise that I will be staring at your breasts constantly for a few hours, this WILL have a negative impact on anyone. I will also try and mix in as many euphamisms and puns as I can, like it's a HUGE PERK. You have a fair POINT. I have the BREAST hand.

Stu_Ungar · Aug 14, 2011

ymer said:
I think you fail to realise that I will be staring at your breasts constantly for a few hours, this WILL have a negative impact on anyone. I will also try and mix in as many euphamisms and puns as I can, like it's a HUGE PERK. I have the BREAST hand.

If you think it works then keep doing it.

You came here for advice.

The advice given was universally that it was a silly tactic.

You now disagree.

Piece of advice: if you aren't really looking for an answer, dont waste everyone's time by posing a question in the first place.

LarkMarlow · Aug 14, 2011

LarkMarlow said:
To the OP who, bless his heart, actually sounds sincere in asking if this would be a good tactic..

Obviously a bad read on my part.

ymer · Aug 14, 2011

Stu_Ungar said:
If you think it works then keep doing it.

You came here for advice.

The advice given was universally that it was a silly tactic.

You now disagree.

Piece of advice: if you aren't really looking for an answer, dont waste everyone's time by posing a question in the first place.

I was giving out advice, and trying to find out if anyone else had found it as effective as I do.

Stu_Ungar · Aug 14, 2011

ymer said:
I was giving out advice, and trying to find out if anyone else had found it as effective as I do.

In that case please stop giving out bad advice.

You say this tactic gives you an edge however 2 different people can act in 2 completely different ways to the same stimuli. Therefore please explain how you identify the women who fold more vs the women who call more as either can be considered a form of tilt.

CheckraiseLife · Aug 14, 2011

....I thought this guy was joking wow LMFAO

OzExorcist · Aug 14, 2011

ymer said:
go grab your copy, and read page 44... oh and sorry, its somehow now strange and perverted to want to stare and women's tits when most of them seem to love wearing low cut tops. They asked for it.

You missed my second post, didn't you:

OzExorcist said:
Sure, he mentions it in that context (p.42-43 FWIW). Nowhere does he say it's a 'tactic' worth using though - in fact he says quite the opposite, pointing out that engaging in physically intimidating behaviour is stupid because at best all it will do is distract your attention away from playing well.

Charade You Are · Aug 14, 2011

ymer said:
I think you fail to realise that I will be staring at your breasts constantly for a few hours, this WILL have a negative impact on anyone. I will also try and mix in as many euphamisms and puns as I can, like it's a HUGE PERK. You have a fair POINT. I have the BREAST hand.

I can't figure out if you are 15 or 70 or just a jerk.

I do have a question though. If someone objects to what a player is saying at the poker table, is there any recourse? Or do you have to put up with it or leave?

MidyMat · Aug 14, 2011

Someone call Chris Hanson on this guy!!!!!!

OzExorcist · Aug 14, 2011

Charade You Are said:
I can't figure out if you are 15 or 70 or just a jerk.

I do have a question though. If someone objects to what a player is saying at the poker table, is there any recourse? Or do you have to put up with it or leave?

The latter IMO.

And if it's in a casino you should be able to call the floor and have the offender reprimanded / thrown out. They don't tend to like it when you make their other paying customers uncomfortable. Unless you're spending more money than them, but I don't see OP being any kind of valuable high roller or anything...

ymer · Aug 14, 2011

dakota-xx said:
As a woman I can tell you that your strategy would have zero negative impact on my game.

I have some more amusing puns to make you feel uncomfortable; 'nice hand, did you have a BIG PAIR?' 'this has been a TITillating conversation' 'Can i have some melon juice from the BRA?'.

CheckraiseLife · Aug 14, 2011

Location: Moon
Plays at: Jokerstars
Game: NORSE

OP definatley leveling imo.

ymer · Aug 14, 2011

CheckraiseLife said:
Location: Moon
Plays at: Jokerstars
Game: NORSE

OP definatley leveling imo.

Im from norway the moon is a local card room for me, everyone knows its jokerstars. And norse is no limit holdem, omaha, razz stud+e8

Charade You Are · Aug 14, 2011

ymer said:
I have some more amusing puns to make you feel uncomfortable; 'nice hand, did you have a BIG PAIR?' 'this has been a TITillating conversation' 'Can i have some melon juice from the BRA?'.

Charade You Are said:
I can't figure out if you are 15 or 70 or just a jerk.

Definitely 15 and a jerk.

ckingriches · Aug 14, 2011

ymer said:
I have some more amusing puns to make you feel uncomfortable; 'nice hand, did you have a BIG PAIR?' 'this has been a TITillating conversation' 'Can i have some melon juice from the BRA?'.

I think I understand your point now. Correct me if I didn't get this right. What you're trying to say is that it's time to unsubscribe from this thread. Is that it? I'm pretty sure that's it. Don't bother to answer, since I'm almost postive that's what you're going for, and I'm about to do it. Thanks for the advice.

Debi · Aug 15, 2011

At a minimum he is here to troll.

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