What Did You Say??

I'm having a hard time picking this weeks player of the week. I had several suggestions of who it should be. I also had a couple of people in mind. However, I still have no idea who to pick. I try and pick someone who shows a certain amount of poker skill but also a good amount of character. I'm sure that most everyone that is a regular at the PP House knows everybody is basicly a good person. We all needle each other and smack talk back and forth. This is all done without bringing someones character or behavior into the game. I was not really impressed with anyones poker this week. The reason why I wasn't impressed is because there was some needling and comments being made that went beyond the line of poker smack. I'm not mad by any means and nothing that was said was picked up by anyone but me. So no need to elaborate on who, what when or where. I really think that poker is a game of life. Everything in the game of poker is in the game of life. One certain part of life and poker is choosing ones words very carefully. I'll be honest with you there was only one player that made any comments that directly influenced my decision to post this online. I don't really care about people getting needled, its part of the game. I don't even care if it seems like one players is getting picked on more then the others. Most comments are directly influenced by someones play not their character. Like Dave calling any preflop bet with ace rag, or Scott and Mark blind betting, or dad hitting the flop with deuce 4 and saying he had pot odds. These are plays that ask for needling from other players. Most players except this and dont take it personal. When you take needling personally and then you retaliate with what you think is a great come back turns out to be a jerk comment then your in the wrong. This is what happened Friday. Let me be very clear.. I love the needling, I love the smack talk, and I don't want anyone to change this part of our game. What I would suggest though is make sure your smack talk is only valid at the table. If you give someone a hard time about behavior or actions outside of the game then keep an eye on your feet. I wouldn't want you to put your foot in your mouth. I'll be posting player of the week probably manana. Keeping It Skinny, "Flaco" Jake www.36kilos.blogspot.com