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Game In a BoxLC

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Who would u rather face?
« on: September 08, 2003, 10:37:51 PM »
Lets say your in matchplay or some type of one on one for some money. What type of bowler would you prefer to face?

1-The calm, collected, consistant, old school bowler who all he might do is pump a fist or something small to show he was happy with the shot. Whether he had 9 in a row or just left 4 greek churches in a row he has the ultimate poker face.

or 2- the showboat. Running out shots, screaming, yelling, making snide remarks, anything and everything to win.


I watched my dad who i have said before is having severe mechanical problems, face one of these showboats. The king of the hill we were at we only had a field of 16 so everyone made it, and he finished dead last, 200 pins off the lead qualifier. The guy he bowls is just the cockiest guy you will ever meet. Always running out shots, big time sandbagger, if he has u locked he will throw shots between his legs, things of that sort.

This guy runs off a 3 bagger and starts screamin, runnin out shots, and i could just see my dad bear down, get angry, and run off the next 6 to beat this showboat.

He went from being completely lost to suddenly being dominant because he didn't like being showed up by this clown.

me preferably i'm like my dad, i wanna face someone who likes to show off, let him get that adrenaline running.

Which would you be most wanting to face if given a decision? and perhaps share some stories of people showboating and losing or stuff. thought this might stir some conversation
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Re: Who would u rather face?
« Reply #1 on: September 09, 2003, 01:55:52 PM »
Doesn't really matter.  They both need to be beat.  The showboater may be the easier of the 2 because he may do something really stupid.  On the other side of that depends how they are able to recover.  There is nothing to be intimidated about.  Just don't let them pull you into their game.  The good solid quiet bowler  with great concentration if he is on is really tough.  The toughest is the quiet sleeper.  The kind of guy you draw in brackets and go how'd he do that.  You under estimate him and don't realize he's that good.

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Re: Who would u rather face?
« Reply #2 on: September 09, 2003, 02:19:02 PM »
I'd rather bowl the showboater, cause I love to watch them cry when they get beat.  I'm the poker face type, kind of.  You can tell when I get frustrated with a bad shot, (or leave an 8 or 9) but when I make a good shot and strike or start stringing them, I barely blink.  Talking really doesn't affect me, I've had friends throw things at me when I'm practicing, and it never makes a difference, so I'm not worried about idle remarks from some retard.  I love being an underdog too for some reason . .
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Re: Who would u rather face?
« Reply #3 on: September 09, 2003, 02:46:19 PM »
It doesnt matter to me who I bowl, cause how I look at it is that they are going to be my next victim. It is more fun to bowl the showboater, or more louder, energetic bowler, because it is easier to play games with them and get in their heads. Either way, I am looking for the win.

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Re: Who would u rather face?
« Reply #4 on: September 09, 2003, 04:20:00 PM »
PDW anyone?
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Psychoballtester

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Re: Who would u rather face?
« Reply #5 on: September 10, 2003, 03:22:23 AM »
Ya know,

Its kinda strange about this(aka your topic)that
a SUPER LOUD BOWLER or a quiet shy one is a neato topic.

Here's my 4 cents!

I think seeing a really very quiet(aka as a mouse),NON talking,keeps
to themselves(aka kinda I dont see NOTHING but a lane in front
of me thing)is the BEST kind to challenge.

The loudy roudy ones are ok too,because you have to put "mental" ear plugs on
in orders to beat the pants out of him/her.

My answer BOTH KINDS!!!!!!

I going to Snoozeville,I'll find out if I bowl with any quiet peeps or
loud peeps mananananana!!!

I'm done!

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Re: Who would u rather face?
« Reply #6 on: September 10, 2003, 08:49:41 AM »
Anyone EXCEPT my misses when she struggling.
I think I fall into the sporting type of player. I congratulate my opponant when he makes a good shot and have a joke when he gets lucky.
So Id say that Id rather play someone simmilar.
Mind you anyone who can share a joke I enjoy playing against, I take it quite serious, but I go bowling for the fun of it not to win at all costs.
Like Smash I do find it easier against the showboater generally as if you start strong and get the pressure on then it does make it easier.
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Re: Who would u rather face?
« Reply #7 on: September 10, 2003, 09:41:18 PM »
as far as im concerned any one can beat any body
any time during any day any month any year and so on
and so on. It takes the right line, the right bowler.
(or left) and the right lane conditions!
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Re: Who would u rather face?
« Reply #8 on: September 10, 2003, 09:41:19 PM »
as far as im concerned any one can beat any body
any time during any day any month any year and so on
and so on. It takes the right line, the right bowler.
(or left) and the right lane conditions!
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