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10:44 AceJones: he can sleep
10:45 AceJones: he can do anything he wants during his break

this is in the ustream chat box? WTF HE can sleep in his breaks????

This is standard and within the rules of endurance challenges according to Guinness rules.

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06-07-2010 , 08:49 AM

#902

GobiLux

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Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,227

On the pokercast he said that at no point it was mentioned by the guinness-people that he can't sleep during his breaks but also said that it was probably to commonsense to mention.

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06-07-2010 , 08:50 AM

#903

LastDamnation

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Originally Posted by cking

hope at hour 120 a huge fish sits and forces him to stay for another 16hrs

Well presumably you still have enough left from your big win to sit at a 10/20 game

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06-07-2010 , 08:57 AM

#904

pokernutssss

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Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 1,625

thats a shock to me, but I guess he'd be so ****ed without a few powernaps. Did the other guy (paul zimbler?) get some sleep?

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06-07-2010 , 09:00 AM

#905

ThorDrdn

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Originally Posted by stueycal

You could also argue that a power nap would actually hinder his progress. It's probably better he dosen't fall asleep at all. I doubt he would be achieving REM in a half hour

He would if his brain is exhausted enough.

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06-07-2010 , 09:32 AM

#906

CliffLee

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Originally Posted by stueycal

You could also argue that a power nap would actually hinder his progress. It's probably better he dosen't fall asleep at all. I doubt he would be achieving REM in a half hour

How so?

It's not really the same thing but I stayed awake for a couple of days during my dissertation where I power napped for 30 mins and when I awoke, each time I would feel fresh (well, fresh enough).

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06-07-2010 , 09:37 AM

#907

POB666

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Honestly can we get a clarification if he is allowed to sleep or not. If he can what is the point of this challenge?

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06-07-2010 , 09:45 AM

#908

Skyfish

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Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 11

Is this Phil Laak on the cover? ;-)

http://www.e-junkie.com/86165/product/356370.php

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06-07-2010 , 09:47 AM

#909

Loctus

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Originally Posted by POB666

Honestly can we get a clarification if he is allowed to sleep or not. If he can what is the point of this challenge?

Ae you ******ed? It's an endurance challenge under the Guinness world record rules. He's breaking a world record, that's the point of this challenge.

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06-07-2010 , 09:55 AM

#910

Dos

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Meh, if he can sleep it`s not interesting anymore. Dont ask why. I`m out...

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06-07-2010 , 09:59 AM

#911

smrk

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If it turns out he's been taking naps even if it's under the rules, then I hope camp sunshine burns down

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06-07-2010 , 10:03 AM

#912

soapdodger

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115:00:00? lightweight

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06-07-2010 , 10:03 AM

#913

keynes

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Originally Posted by smrk

If it turns out he's been taking naps even if it's under the rules, then I hope camp sunshine burns down

wow...u must have a sad life

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06-07-2010 , 10:04 AM

#914

luckyjimm

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I wanna know is it true he's wearing pink boxers?

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06-07-2010 , 10:04 AM

#915

in_b4_busto

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Looks like he's quitting now. 115 hours on the clock and counting out his chips atm.

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06-07-2010 , 10:11 AM

#916

Do You See Why

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racking up. 116 hours.

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06-07-2010 , 10:15 AM

#917

xmykro

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Sick stuff Phil! Congrats on the record!!

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06-07-2010 , 10:19 AM

#918

jmws

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wow, rather impressive, i'd go crazy even trying to go half that long without sleep.
well done phil

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06-07-2010 , 10:23 AM

#919

midwestfisherman

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Well played Phil! Congrats on the record and nice job on helping the charity out in the process!!

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06-07-2010 , 10:24 AM

#920

moki

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Hope this record stands for a while... well done, Phil.

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06-07-2010 , 10:29 AM

#921

KittyLiquor

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Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 1,524

Wow, just Wow!

115 hours and up $6,466 and still hung around a little bit to chat with his crew.

Good job to everyone!

--------------Kitty

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06-07-2010 , 10:36 AM

#922

GaryLQ

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Awesome, huge congrats for destroying the previous record Phil. I hope you raised loads of cash for the charity.

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06-07-2010 , 10:36 AM

#923

morallybankrupt

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nice job Phil, but what I want to know is how many hours did red shirt guy last until he blinded out?

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06-07-2010 , 10:47 AM

#924

Evebet

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Red Shirt Guy took his $413.00 and split last night. Now he can afford to purchase the Nugget, finally!

GJ to all the crew. You guys did a bangup job keeping Phil going and streaming the video. Was a truly entertaining weekend+