My friend "--S" pointed me to this story from yesterday's WSOP Event #3:
We arrived just in time to see Jim Meehan double up; the cards looked likeHey, what are you apologizing for? What was the alternative--to fold the Mighty Deuce-Four? Please.
so:
Board: 2x 3x 8x 5x Ax
Meehan's opponent: 5x 8x for two pair
Meehan: 2x 4x for a straight
"I'm sorry," Meehan told his opponent, "I have no explanation for being a moron."
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Clearly the Deuce Four has greater power than you supposed: it has the ability to control people's minds and MAKE them play it.
I doubt it. I think it's much more likely that Meehan, being an old-time pro, has independently discovered the power of the 2-4, and just wanted to conceal it from his opponents. He makes them think you're a moron if you play it, and then he's less likely to have to be up against it. Very clever.
Just used the mighty 2-4 in a tournament the other day. Flopped two pair. They rest of the table didn't know what hit them. Glad to be in on the secret.
You would be proud to know I gave 2-4 homage at least 70% of the time I picked them up at event 3. Unfortunately they never worked out...not yet a true follower. Maybe when I rope a giant pot I'll be a die-hard.
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