What was the best thread of 2007?

betplom · 12-14-07, 12:36 AM

BetEd owes me 19k, says they will pay 1k.

Hands down!

Whatever happened to the main complainants/posters in that one?

A distant second, but one of my personal faves:
Lock Tight Safe Bet Today

dwaechte · 12-14-07, 12:39 AM

Though I was only here for the last 3 months of the year, I would have to say that the best threads are not the ones that entertain me the most, but the ones that teach me the most. That being said, I can't single out a specific thread, but obviously a lot of the Ganch threads about Kelly criterion and general betting patterns and stakes were my favourite.

I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to advancing general knowledge of the common forum-peruser. Whether it be someone who has pointed out a trend in gambling, a statistical analysis, or an in-depth study of a particular issue, or the Mods and Administrators who keep tabs on current issues surrounding particular books, all of these add a ton to the forum. I hope that 2008 sees a higher percentage of these topics among the posts.

Iwinyourmoney · 12-14-07, 12:39 AM

Sportsbook.com slow pays.

imgv94 · 12-14-07, 12:52 AM

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/22214-my-horror-5dimes-com.html

followed by:

http://forum.sbrforum.com/private-zone/48215-sarah-shahi-gorgeous-sexy-female-pics-inside.html

http://forum.sbrforum.com/private-zone/22235-jessica-biel-yum-yum.html

SBR Lou · 12-14-07, 12:54 AM

Sexy gambler chick drama

, by far..

rjt721 · 12-14-07, 12:57 AM

Gold medal:

http://forum.sbrforum.com/baseball-handicapping/35487-game-year-wed-everyone-look.html?highlight=bonderman

Silver medal:

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/48135-anyone-get-213-celtics-total.html

betplom · 12-14-07, 01:04 AM

Originally posted by rjt721

Gold medal:
http://forum.sbrforum.com/baseball-h...ight=bonderman

I liked that one too, good thing he's a millionaire (gets interest daily from his bank.)

rjt721 · 12-14-07, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by betplom

I liked that one too, good thing he's a millionaire (gets interest daily from his bank.)

Yeah, Ganchrow HG (I refuse to refer to him as "The HG") earned near HOF status with just his contributions in that thread. Classic.

Dumb_lucK · 12-14-07, 06:57 AM

Originally posted by bigboydan

Since we are about ready to end 2007 in a few weeks. I got to thinking what what everyone thought the thread of the year was.

I have to say that the BetEd/SexyGamblerChick dispute had to be by far the best one in 2007.

Which one do you guys feel was the best?

You got my vote on this one, it was one of the more entertaining reads yet.

BigBollocks · 12-14-07, 07:35 AM

If not at least nominated for this year, it should receive an all-time award of some sort. JJ's thread about blowing a 75 year old to avoid his rent payment so he could keep gamblign still remains the ultimate SBR classic IMO...

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/1531-worst-thing-you-did-support-your-gambling-habit.html?highlight=worst+thing+you+did+habit

Dumb_lucK · 12-14-07, 07:45 AM

Originally posted by BigBollocks

If not at least nominated for this year, it should receive an all-time award of some sort. JJ's thread about blowing a 75 year old to avoid his rent payment so he could keep gamblign still remains the ultimate SBR classic IMO...

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-ta...+you+did+habit

Your avatar is a 75 year old man isn't he?

Stumpage · 12-14-07, 09:38 AM

Gotta throw my vote in for the SexyGamblerChick as well.....That was an absolute classic; The kind you check first thing in the morning.....

*Sorry...Changing my vote. I had almost forgotten this gem from Picoman.....

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/32740-888th-post.html?highlight=888th+post

Willie Bee · 12-14-07, 11:54 AM

Guess this is a bit like asking where the best place is to get a beer and a burger seeing as how each will follow their own taste buds.

However, I did enjoy JJ's post that included a video calling me out. Can only compare it to Navin Johnson in The Jerk in that I finally felt that I was somebody with JJ mentioning my name.

bigboydan · 12-14-07, 01:17 PM

I think that movie was a bit before some of the members time Willie. So heres the clip of your comparison.

20Four7 · 12-14-07, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by bigboydan

Since we are about ready to end 2007 in a few weeks. I got to thinking what what everyone thought the thread of the year was.

I have to say that the BetEd/SexyGamblerChick dispute had to be by far the best one in 2007.

Which one do you guys feel was the best?

When I read your title that one immediately came to mind. I agree 100%. Now where did old ziggy get to? I'll bet he was the dude behind the whole saga.

I think the 2nd best is the John Layfield threads telling how he'll educate us and ended up editing most of them to get the incredible record he now has. Amazing!!!!!!. But him coming in patting himself on the back saying someone "changed" his selection is classic. Now apparently the private zone is his private domain..... I say bring back patty and let him have the private zone

tacomax · 12-15-07, 12:07 AM

A late, but great, entry:

http://forum.sbrforum.com/private-zone/50683-imgv-buddybear-gentle-musings-early-winters-eve.html

To fully appreciate it, you've got to open the zip file containing the pre-edited thread.

I'll hunt out some more gems later on.

tacomax · 12-15-07, 01:00 AM

Originally posted by imgv94

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-ta...dimes-com.html

The 5dimes thread was created and the issue resolved in 2006. Good attempt, though.

acw · 12-15-07, 01:02 AM

Normally my choice of the best thread would be one that makes me laugh the most, but this year there have been some very informative/serious threads that made me make extra money and none that made me laugh.

bigboydan · 12-16-07, 01:25 AM

I know I have to be missing some others guys. Another one that could qualify was the Royal syndicate confiscation thread.

louisvillekid · 12-16-07, 02:33 AM

i don't know when that original BeanTownJim story was posted, the one about his lawn mower being stolen, Raiders posted it a month or so ago. that was a funny read.

rjt721 · 12-17-07, 06:26 AM

Just before the new year, but we may have a winner:

http://forum.sbrforum.com/players-talk/50994-when-will-rate-my-c0ck-thread-back.html

SBR_John · 12-17-07, 07:12 AM

Still two weeks left and a lot of good threads popping up. Too early to name the best in 2007 although that BetEd thread will be hard to beat.

Al Masters · 12-17-07, 10:06 AM

Originally posted by louisvillekid

i don't know when that original BeanTownJim story was posted, the one about his lawn mower being stolen, Raiders posted it a month or so ago. that was a funny read.

They should have different catagories, for like Drama,Action,comedy,etc etc

As far as comedy goes i agree with you louisvillekid, that post was friggon hystericall, a great read , i highly recommend it.