'A yeast based spread'

Sky_Poker

In the recent WSOP that Orford and Channing did, Neil described Phil Hellmuth as bit like 'a yeast based spread, you love him or you loathe him'.

See here for more on that but in the meantime...

NoseyBonk

Yep.
His record is exceptional and despite some of his 'entertaining' on-table antics, he seems to be a real classy bloke off the tables.

SkyKirsty

14 bracelets.

Nuff said.

Phantom66

There should be an other option yes and no.

Can only admire his record.

But the brattish rants leave me cold.

Like many people my age I first got interested in NL holdem via Late Night Poker. While at first the characters like Devlifish/Jackarama etc stood out, I remember being in awe when Phil came over and totally beat up the opposition and also had the front to tell people what they were on before either making a good fold or call or making a bet he know they couldn't call.

I can also remember seeing the other side when he went on a rant on the same show when bust.

Would have hoped he would have learned some humility by now and become a better ambassador for the game that has served him so well.

Sky_Dan

I like watching him blow up.

FCHD

Respect his record, hate his table demeanour.

Even in this years WSOP he was having a go at the dealer when it was Heads Up. I'm sure it was designed to try and unsettle his opponent, in much the same way John McEnroe's tennis rants were in the 80s.

He's been allowed to get away with stuff that other players would have got a penalty for, for years.

Not everyone is a fan of those with the greatest records, see Alex Ferguson for another recent example, so I've voted no.

Phantom66

In Response to Re: 'A yeast based spread':

I like watching him blow up.
Posted by Sky_Dan

I do when its another pro who has beaten him up in a hand e.g. couple of times he has lost it with Antonio Esfandiari and I know they can take it and are most probably enjoying it too.

However totally unforgiveable when it's an amateur who should be having the time of their life mixing in that company, or a dealer who is just doing their (relatively low paid) job.

VespaPX

Reminds me of overpaid prima-donna footballers.

Yes they may very skilled in their job, but diving/cheating and abusing refs is just not on.

unknown_username

his actions speak louder than his words,yes he can be a ***k but what a player

Sky_Dan

In Response to Re: 'A yeast based spread':

In Response to Re: 'A yeast based spread' : I do when its another pro who has beaten him up in a hand e.g. couple of times he has lost it with Antonio Esfandiari and I know they can take it and are most probably enjoying it too. However totally unforgiveable when it's an amateur who should be having the time of their life mixing in that company, or a dealer who is just doing their (relatively low paid) job.
Posted by Phantom66

Yeah, granted. There are some epic blow-ups on High Stakes Poker, think it's the first season. He gets taken apart!

NoseyBonk

In Response to Re: 'A yeast based spread':

In Response to Re: 'A yeast based spread' : Yeah, granted. There are some epic blow-ups on High Stakes Poker, think it's the first season. He gets taken apart!
Posted by Sky_Dan

I like the vids with Norm doing the comm .. circa 2008 .. "Meltdown in 3...2...1"
I don't agree with picking on ams, or dealers, but he does seem very different off the table. Not entirely sure why the difference...

GaryQQQ

Yes.

All the famous poker brat behaviour is put on for TV in my opinion. Apparently when the cameras aren't running he's as much a gentleman at the table as he is off.

He's great for the game. The biggest personality in poker. His incredible record speaks for itself.

hhyftrftdr

9 ball corner pocket.

paige55

Can i add Helen from Big Brother :):):) would take Hellmuth any day than HELEN,Wait put them in a game together, Now that would be fun, Invite to both sky poker on your new channel lol xxx

unknown_username

I want to punch him.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9sFJ-de4E3Y