If you blow a kazoo at the WSOP table, will you be asked to leave? Reddit users are having a heated discussion.
The Reddit poker community recently engaged in a heated debate over a serious question: How many times can you blow a kazoo at a World Series of Poker (WSOP) table before staff intervenes? And compared to sitting next to the "table bully" Kabrhel, which situation is more annoying?
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Reddit's poker subreddit recently stirred up a unique discussion: if someone blew a kazoo at a WSOP table, how many times would it take for tournament staff to intervene? The poster, JizzBiscuit_, raised this seemingly absurd yet thought-provoking question, along with a soul-searching twist—what's more unbearable: listening to a kazoo or sitting next to notorious pro Martin Kabrhel?
Martin Kabrhel is known for his extreme slow play, frequent tanking, and provocative behavior, often causing controversy at the tables. Meanwhile, a kazoo, a simple wind instrument, produces a sharp, piercing sound that would undoubtedly be highly disruptive in a quiet poker room.
The comment section quickly split into two camps: one argued that while the kazoo sound is annoying, it might not technically violate the rules (unless the tournament explicitly bans instruments). The other pointed out that Kabrhel's behavior, though frustrating, remains within the allowed boundaries, whereas blowing a kazoo clearly constitutes a disruption of tournament order, likely resulting in a warning on the first blow and ejection on the second.
Some users joked, "If forced to choose, I'd rather listen to the kazoo—at least it won't take five minutes per hand." Others offered a serious analysis: according to WSOP rules, any behavior that interferes with the normal flow of play can be stopped, and blowing a kazoo certainly qualifies. One player even recalled a precedent where someone was complained about for farting at the table, suggesting that the kazoo situation might be even more severe.
As of now, WSOP officials have not issued a statement on whether kazoos are allowed, but most participants view this as a humorous thought experiment. In any case, players hoping to showcase their musical talent at the table should probably stick to the break area.
FAQ
- Based on general tournament rules, any behavior that clearly disrupts the normal flow of the game (such as continuously making noise) may lead to staff intervention, ranging from a warning to disqualification. Enforcement is at the discretion of the floor staff, but typically even a single blow might be stopped.