Would someone please refresh my memory regarding why they were naming the hand the magic carpet.
The persian carpet ride poker hand.
97 persian carpet ride 96 big lick as in 69 breakfast of champions prom night when suited 95 dolly parton 9 to 5 hard working man a man who works 9 to 5.
Nine six 9 6 the dirty just one of numerous terms in reference to the 69 sexual position.
Described at carpet oasis as the world s most famous carpet which is tricky to verify given most people can t name a carpet besides my living room one the ardabil carpet is actually one of a pair of silk and wool persian rugs currently belonging to london s victoria and albert museum and the los angeles county museum of art.
Alan boston said he wanted to name it the persian carpet.
Gold holds both ends to the persian carpet ride as coined by tablemate antonio esfandiari.
I remember the verbal exchange but i have no memory of the hand.
A term antonio esfandiari coined for his favorite hand making joking reference to his persian heritage.
Matusow s hand has the edge but gold has the prospect of adventure on his side.
For many experienced poker players the cards they hold are not just aces queens or tens.
Esfandiari is looking for blood and there is no better hand to draw it than from what gold is playing.