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05-26-2007, 02:49 PM
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| | | "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
I have recently discovered through pure curiosity that the $1 (white) Egyptian chip's heiroglyphics translates to POKER OASIS.
I just thought it was a nice trivia tidbit to share. |
05-26-2007, 04:57 PM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
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Originally Posted by JAM49er  I have recently discovered through pure curiosity that the $1 (white) Egyptian chip's heiroglyphics translates to POKER OASIS.
I just thought it was a nice trivia tidbit to share. | Newbie.  Just teasing. I'd forgotten all about that...... |
05-28-2007, 10:16 AM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
Yeah I had forgotten about that as well....
You see JAM49er, that bit of information went aroud CT before when someone asked if anyone knew what the heiroglyphs meant....it was probably over a year ago...
Oh btw, welcome to Chiptalk if no one has said so yet! |
05-28-2007, 11:06 AM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
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Originally Posted by Captn_All_In Yeah I had forgotten about that as well....
You see JAM49er, that bit of information went aroud CT before when someone asked if anyone knew what the heiroglyphs meant....it was probably over a year ago...
Oh btw, welcome to Chiptalk if no one has said so yet! | n00b!!!!! 
that information went around another board, when the egyptians were first put together, several years ago.
edit: the egyptians' humble beginnings: link |
05-28-2007, 03:39 PM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
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Originally Posted by jojobinks n00b!!!!!
that information went around another board, when the egyptians were first put together, several years ago.
edit: the egyptians' humble beginnings: link | This is true...but he was posting the information on THIS board and I was pointing out that it made its rounds on THIS board before.... yourself.... 
Man I wish I would have gotten into poker, chips, etc back when this set was being developed!!
*EDIT* jojo what was your handle on 2+2? I didnt see any name in that thread that I could connect with you.... |
05-28-2007, 03:46 PM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
Well, I guess I'm a n00b too... For other n00b's, here's a shot of the set (in it's current form, sans the $1000 octagon and $5000 plaque) so everyone knows what we're taking about. 
Ironically, I just got a sample set of these this past weekend when my limited edition quarter-pie Samurais arrived. It was for a photo contest MSPatton ran back in November (when I ordered the Samurais). ... just in time to learn what the heiroglyphics stand for. |
05-28-2007, 04:06 PM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
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Originally Posted by JAM49er I have recently discovered through pure curiosity that the $1 (white) Egyptian chip's heiroglyphics translates to POKER OASIS.
I just thought it was a nice trivia tidbit to share. | Here's a bit more trivia: Not ALL of the $1 Egyptians say "Poker Oasis! A very, very small amount said something else...
Jojo, you are disqualified from answering - let's see who else gets it right (first). 100 Store Chips to the first to answer exactly correctly! (without editing your posted answer) |
05-28-2007, 04:12 PM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
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Originally Posted by TenPercenter Here's a bit more trivia: Not ALL of the $1 Egyptians say "Poker Oasis! A very, very small amount said something else...
Jojo, you are disqualified from answering - let's see who else gets it right (first). 100 Store Chips to the first to answer exactly correctly! (without editing your posted answer) |
Am I disqualified too!? |
05-28-2007, 04:26 PM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
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Originally Posted by TenPercenter Here's a bit more trivia: Not ALL of the $1 Egyptians say "Poker Oasis! A very, very small amount said something else...
Jojo, you are disqualified from answering - let's see who else gets it right (first). 100 Store Chips to the first to answer exactly correctly! (without editing your posted answer) | You wouldn't happen to want to post a pic of it, would you? |
05-28-2007, 04:26 PM
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| | | Re: "the Egyptian" $1 heiroglyphics
Cagle's Oasis.
Took much searching through 2+2 forums with no success... Finally found it on THP (thanks to google): http://www.texasholdem-poker.com/for...-your-thoughts
My first guess was going to be "Greg's Pyramid" or "Greg's Oasis" or something, but knew it should be 5 letters each word.
Along the way, I did find the evolution of the Egyptians, from v.1 to v.3. If you don't mind, I'd like to post them here (3 year old bump?):
v.1: 
v.2: 
v.3: 
I kind of liked some of the elements from the first versions (artwork on v.1 $25 and $100; glyphs on all v.2 chips; etc.), but there is definitely something to be said for simplicity.
Last edited by jdunford : 05-28-2007 at 04:38 PM.
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