Have you noticed that the mainstream media has stolen the phrase "All IN"? - Page 4 - Poker News

What's there to wonder about? The quote you've provided says nothing about Internet poker being illegal, nor does the article. But even if it did, it would be incorrect, just as you are.

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09-28-2018 , 09:19 AM

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LektorAJ

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Originally Posted by Well Read Ted

Apples and Oranges. In modern times stabbing people (other than in self defense) is not legal like widespread internet poker was legal until taken away from companies like Poker Stars, Full Tilt, and Party Poker by the US government.

Post 64 suggests you see a connection between the frequency of use of metaphors and whether or not the thing they refer to is legal.

I'm saying there is no such connection as the sources of metaphors can even include things which are clearly illegal, such stabbing people, or having an elephant in the room with you.

Spoiler:

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09-28-2018 , 11:26 AM

#78

TB303

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Phrases from poker that are going to crossover into real life in the next 20 years...

Up The Ante
Pass the Buck
I Fold
I'll see your ... and raise you ....
Ace in the hole
Bing Blang Blaow

Personally I can't wait.

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09-28-2018 , 11:27 AM

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Well Read Ted

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Originally Posted by Bobo Fett

What's there to wonder about? The quote you've provided says nothing about Internet poker being illegal, nor does the article. But even if it did, it would be incorrect, just as you are.

Actually the article says this:

"So what exactly is happening right now in the three states {New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware} to have legalized online poker?"

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09-28-2018 , 12:43 PM

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SimpleRick

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Poker phrasology does seem to be more mainstream today than it did ten years ago.

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09-28-2018 , 03:34 PM

#81

domgio7

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“Chip and a chair” will be next to be stolen. That one must have started in poker right?

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09-28-2018 , 04:29 PM

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michelle227

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Originally Posted by BDHarrison

It's not his worst idea.

But is being the best of a bunch of crappy ideas really a good thing?

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09-28-2018 , 05:51 PM

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Bobo Fett

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Originally Posted by Well Read Ted

Actually the article says this:

"So what exactly is happening right now in the three states {New Jersey, Nevada, Delaware} to have legalized online poker?"

Are you really going to keep fighting this battle?

Yes, that's what it says. I read it. Three states can regulate and legalize online poker without it being illegal in other states, which is exactly what happened. I mean, we could argue about whether "legalized" is the right term, since it wasn't illegal before that, but when something isn't codified explicitly as being legal (which isn't the same thing as being illegal), then I suppose it can be legalized.

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09-28-2018 , 08:09 PM

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harkin

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This is making me think about that time Latoya Jackson said she invented headbands.

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09-29-2018 , 04:10 PM

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09-29-2018 , 04:31 PM

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Heard a football announcer use “pot-committed” the other day, was a little surprised.

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09-30-2018 , 09:19 AM

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The NBA and NFL seem to have appropriated blocker from poker.

Anyway, any news on the opening date for OP’s new casino resort?

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09-30-2018 , 12:48 PM

#88

Well Read Ted

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Originally Posted by NMcNasty

Heard a football announcer use “pot-committed” the other day...

Some people in Colorado want to recriminalize marijuana but I have to feel the state is "pot committed".

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09-30-2018 , 02:54 PM

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I know ...... let's settle this with boxing match between OP and someone he accuses of wrongfully stealing and using the term All In.

I suggest 3 rounds against THIS accused person:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3240898/

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09-30-2018 , 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Well Read Ted

Some people in Colorado want to recriminalize marijuana but I have to feel the state is "pot committed".

I mean... you can't say it doesn't work lol

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10-01-2018 , 08:08 PM

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rakemeplz

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I just heard someone drop the term "implied odds" when it came to the new NAFTA deal. Actually I'm not even sure implied odds is a poker term.

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10-02-2018 , 12:15 AM

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PokerHero77

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I'll take credit for getting "over/under" in the public lexicon 35+ years ago.

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10-02-2018 , 01:01 AM

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I heard someone use the term 'flush' when returning from the bathroom, thoughts?

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10-02-2018 , 05:13 AM

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I think we all know what Mr and Mrs Kournikova were thinking about when they named their daughter

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10-02-2018 , 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by PeteBlow

I think we all know what Mr and Mrs Kournikova were thinking about when they named their daughter

I don't get the joke. What were they thinking ?

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10-02-2018 , 11:32 AM

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LektorAJ

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^ They knew they would end up with a daughter named after a poker hand.

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10-02-2018 , 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by LektorAJ

^ They knew they would end up with a daughter named after a poker hand.

Thanks .... I see....

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10-08-2018 , 05:22 PM

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Kind of OT but how is it possible that CNN only reports on the Kavanaugh trial lol? To add some actual thread content I heard some talking head refer to the Kavanaugh trial as a "zero-sum game" a few days ago.

Last edited by stinbag; 10-08-2018 at 05:25 PM. Reason: it's only zero sum without the...

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10-09-2018 , 06:44 PM

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Do you suppose there'd be a Penzoil commercial with the phrase "stop and go driving" if it was 2001? (STTFers might be the only ones to get that reference).