So you’re talking to a buddy about poker professionals, and the words “poker hissy fit” aren’t out of your mouth for more than a split second when the person you’re speaking with interjects, “Phil Hellmuth, right?”
While there’s no doubt this guy has built his brand by being the self-proclaimed “Brat of Poker”, it doesn’t make his reactions to bad beats any less real…or hilarious.
Check out this video of Phil losing to Jim Pittman at the 2005 World Series of Poker. Pity poor Jim, who had the misfortune of calling Phil’s A-K with his lowly K-J. Now granted, this wasn’t the smartest play – he was a 3-1 underdog going into the flop – but let the guy have his moment for crying out loud.
The bad beat is funny enough, but the tirade that follows is pure comedy gold! (And if you ever forget that Hellmuth is one of the best players in the world, don’t worry, he’ll remind you.)
NOTE: Pay special attention to Mrs. Hellmuth. That woman MUST be up for sainthood.
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