Crazy question?

#1 23rd June 2007, 10:56 PM

I've never played poker at a real table, just online, but I watch it on tv any chance I get.
I've noticed that some players wear big hats and glasses to hide their faces, as not to give anything away.
So, my question is... can you wear a mask? If this is a stupid idea, tell me, but I'd like to know if I could do this, then I would wear something like .... Michael Myers from Halloween. Would this be allowed?

Thank you.

novelidea

#2 23rd June 2007, 10:59 PM

Quote:

can you wear a mask

yes
i saw them on the wsop wearing masks on tv

#3 23rd June 2007, 11:01 PM

Um...not sure if it would be allowed, but from my experience at the table you would probably be ridiculed by the other players. If you're not in the WSOP or some such tournament, most people I've seen that do this (i.e. wear hats and glasses) on regular tables are viewed as kind of silly. So no, I don't think it's a good idea.

#4 23rd June 2007, 11:09 PM

I think its a good idea!

If somebody at my local poker host wore such a mask, it would brighten up my night - although you would be ridiculed - ALOT lol

#5 23rd June 2007, 11:19 PM

If you need to wear a mask to hide anything, you probably shouldn't be playing poker in the first place.
But whatever, to each his own, I guess.

#6 23rd June 2007, 11:22 PM

Thanks for the replies, and I do agree that I could be ridiculed, but won't it also intimidate, to some degree, and could that depend on the mask?
Like, what about a Hanibal Lecter mask, with red shades on. Hmmm?

novelidea

#7 23rd June 2007, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by novelidea

Thanks for the replies, and I do agree that I could be ridiculed, but won't it also intimidate, to some degree, and could that depend on the mask?
Like, what about a Hanibal Lecter mask, with red shades on. Hmmm?

novelidea

That creates a great visual! Literally LOL. But really, no one would take you seriously...unless...that's exactly what you want to happen?

#8 23rd June 2007, 11:34 PM

How about a Freddy Gruger mask and bring a chain saw, a real one with gas in it. After a bad beat then really fire it up.

#9 23rd June 2007, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by novelidea

Thanks for the replies, and I do agree that I could be ridiculed, but won't it also intimidate, to some degree, and could that depend on the mask?
Like, what about a Hanibal Lecter mask, with red shades on. Hmmm?

novelidea

You could wear a mask of Medusa if you want, but I would doubt it would help your game too much.
If anything, you would be the one distracted, thinking about whether or not the other players are intimidated.

#10 23rd June 2007, 11:40 PM

i wanna wear a phil hellmuth mask while at a final table with phil hellmuth.

#11 23rd June 2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by quads

How about a Freddy Gruger mask and bring a chain saw, a real one with gas in it. After a bad beat then really fire it up.

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Originally Posted by combuboom

i wanna wear a phil hellmuth mask while at a final table with phil hellmuth.

LMAOO. You guys are cracking me up.

#12 24th June 2007, 12:01 AM

If anyone was sat at my table wearing a mask i would just class them as a total idiot. But, maybe thats how you want the table to think of you?

#13 24th June 2007, 12:34 AM

If people didn't take you seriously, if played right, couldn't that be beneficial?
You could be paid-off well when you have the hands!

#14 24th June 2007, 2:51 AM

Gavin Smith lost a bet with Joe Sebok and had to dress as Spiderman at the WSOP (2 years ago I think), so yea I would imagine it's allowed.

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Originally Posted by quads

How about a Freddy Gruger mask and bring a chain saw, a real one with gas in it. After a bad beat then really fire it up.

The chain saw might not be allowed.

#15 24th June 2007, 3:08 AM

You could use it as a prop. Hide until you go all-in the first time. Then quick put it on. That would make the whole table crack up. It would probably throw any potential callers off and break their concentration.

#16 24th June 2007, 3:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by quads

How about a Freddy Gruger mask and bring a chain saw, a real one with gas in it. After a bad beat then really fire it up.

Yeah, but he has bud light!!!!

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