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Norm MacDonald New Host of 'High Stakes Poker'

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  1. comandr_cool comandr_cool is offline

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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 10:22pm)

    http://www.cardplayer.com/poker-news...h-stakes-poker


    wow this is great. Gabe Kaplan is not funny and is horrible at poker. Norm probably sucks at poker but who fucking cares he's Norm MacDonald the funniest person in the world.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ORgRY...2F27EC15836824 could watch all these clips all day.

    and Kara Scott mmmmm.
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    q=kara+scott&hl=en&client=safari&rls=en&prmd=ivnso &source=lnms&tbs=isch:1&ei=Tm9QTbGdEtOftwfv9Ly0AQ& sa=X&oi=mode_link&ct=mode&cd=2&ved=0CAoQ_AUoAQ&biw =1920&bih=993
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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 10:28pm) in reply to comandr_cool

    This is awesome news!
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  3. CeJeH CeJeH is offline

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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 10:30pm) in reply to dreday227

    like
     
  4. Peoplezz Peoplezz is offline

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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 10:41pm) in reply to CeJeH

    I like Kaplan! But Norm is awesome
     
  5. bonflizubi bonflizubi is offline

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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 10:46pm) in reply to Peoplezz

    I don't recognize a bunch of those names in the player pool. Lots of rich amateurs this year?
     
  6. the softest the softest is offline

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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 10:49pm) in reply to bonflizubi

    Norm is so funny! If you havent seen any of his appearances on dennis miller show do yourself a favor and youtube them.
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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 10:58pm) in reply to the softest

    it's about goddamn time norm was back on tv.
     
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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 11:09pm) in reply to smcrawford2

    I love Norm as much as everyone else in this thread, but does he know enough about poker to carry this show all by himself? It seems like he would be much better as a color guy. I mean even if Norm is clueless about poker, he will still be better than a lot of poker commentators because at least he will be funny, but I think Norm would do a lot better with a play by play guy to call the action and Norm can just insert a bunch of random funny stuff.
     
  9. ApesAreFun ApesAreFun is offline Moderator/Euro Donk

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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 11:13pm) in reply to comandr_cool

     
    Originally Posted by comandr_cool View Post

    Kara Scott mmmmm

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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 11:31pm) in reply to ApesAreFun

    personally not a fan of this at all. This will be a trainwreck
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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 11:38pm) in reply to undertheradar

    Mr McDonald has apparently changed his name to Turd Ferguson.
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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 11:43pm) in reply to Mkind16

    That liine up looks shit w/o any FTP players. Gonna miss Dwan taking all of Negreanus money.
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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 11:45pm) in reply to ukaliks

    i dunno ab this. has anyone ever seen him on the daily show? he was spouting random nonsense/knock knock jokes. also jon stewart was trying to wrap it up and he wouldnt shut up.
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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 11:47pm) in reply to Mkind16

     
    Originally Posted by Mkind16 View Post

    Mr McDonald has apparently changed his name to Turd Ferguson.

    I believe that was Burt Reynolds sir
     
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    Feb 7th, 2011 (2/7/2011 11:48pm) in reply to CeJeH

    The voice of "death" is now the voice of HSP...
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:06am) in reply to CeJeH

     
    Originally Posted by CeJeH View Post

    I believe that was Burt Reynolds sir

    played by...
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:09am) in reply to Mkind16

    Norm would be great for this...in a Norman Chad role. Otherwise I think this is a potential disaster.

    Norm is a really funny guy (to me) but a big time acquired taste. Ask his bosses at NBC. I simply cannot envision Norm calling action or telling jokes to himself. Also, Norm is more of a degen gambler than a polished poker guy and I really worry about him in a room, by himself, describing the thought process of players who are making world class plays every hand. I mean even Gabe suffered in this role when left alone and Gabe has 30 years of big time poker experience and decades of television work in the field. It is a really tough spot.

    It is only a poker show but everyone really feels possessive of HSP, including me, because it was the first show that really entertained the secondary and advanced players while still catering to a general audience. With this latest development I assume the show will be a trainwreck unless Norm is partnered up with someone who "gets" him or really, really knows poker. Oh well, HSP was basically dead a few years ago and we instead got some amazing seasons. Also, trainwrecks are sometimes fun to watch. :)
     
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:10am) in reply to s.l. halper

    He is by far the most unfunny comedian in the world.

    Pretty sure it's him im thinking of. Could be wrong tho. I just remember watching him on a roast and it was worst ever
     
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:26am) in reply to Deoxyribo

     
    Originally Posted by Deoxyribo View Post

    He is by far the most unfunny comedian in the world.

    Pretty sure it's him im thinking of. Could be wrong tho. I just remember watching him on a roast and it was worst ever

    LOL. The last roast he was on he did this character where he just played oblivious. Think it was hasselhof. Unfortunately, what he was doing was brilliant comedy (to professional comics) but really totally alternative and not funny to 99% of the people that didn't know what he was doing.

    If he goes that route it'll be a trainwreck. Also this guy really needs a sidekick to play off of. Can't imagine him doing this solo unless he goes a totally different way.
     
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:27am) in reply to bonflizubi

    Seen him live many times. His standup is legit.
     
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:38am) in reply to donkiman

    +1, Norm MacDonald is the nuts. A real comedian's comedian, which really just means that the average joe doesn't find him funny. But to those in the comedy world, absolutely brilliant. :D

    But, to be fair, I think people are right to be concerned -- I'm not sure Norm is the best fit to host a poker show, despite being funny as hell.
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:46am) in reply to Kenjiblade

    norm is a seriously funny man.
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:48am) in reply to EyeKnows

    I love norm. Tho HSP looks like it's going down the toilet.
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 12:54am) in reply to jayb

    wtf where is dwan, antonius, elezra, etc etc?
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 1:00am) in reply to devinmcd11

     
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 1:03am) in reply to Lord Supremo

    his standup was the best i've ever seen and I think he'd make a good replacement as a host. he's a pretty big gambler and plays a lot of poker, i'm also pretty sure he's friends with a lot of guys from 2p2 as well so i think we should at least give him a chance.
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 1:05am) in reply to devinmcd11

     
    Originally Posted by devinmcd11 View Post

    wtf where is dwan, antonius, elezra, etc etc?

    cant believe it took this long for this to be brought up,,, who cares who the fuck the host is, because there is no FTP pros,,, no dwan, ivey, antonius---those are prolly 3 of the best cash players in the world, and their not playing,,, so long HSP, doubt i'll tune in as religiously as i used to
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 1:18am) in reply to bonflizubi

     
    Originally Posted by bonflizubi View Post

    LOL. The last roast he was on he did this character where he just played oblivious. Think it was hasselhof. Unfortunately, what he was doing was brilliant comedy (to professional comics) but really totally alternative and not funny to 99% of the people that didn't know what he was doing.

    If he goes that route it'll be a trainwreck. Also this guy really needs a sidekick to play off of. Can't imagine him doing this solo unless he goes a totally different way.

    I believe it was the Bob Saget roast and it was fking hilarious.
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 2:29am) in reply to LarsonLarsen

    I'll probably watch it for Phil Laak. He's hilarious to watch.
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    Feb 8th, 2011 (2/8/2011 2:48am) in reply to Deoxyribo

     
    Originally Posted by Deoxyribo View Post

    He is by far the most unfunny comedian in the world.

    Pretty sure it's him im thinking of. Could be wrong tho. I just remember watching him on a roast and it was worst ever

    You didn't get it.. He did that on purpose to be akward. You can't judge someone by a roast that is 100% staged.

    Check his standup its awesome..

    I will watch the show more now because of how funny he is.
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