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I had a friend in college who fancied himself a clever sort of undercover type cop or spy or... just cool and street-wise, who always sat in a corner facing outwards. 

posted by Ciel on July 3, 2024 at 5:50 AM | link to this | reply

.....Oh Yeah....

.....I've been in that saloon where he died the death of a rag doll.   We took our four boys a lot of places.  They loved vacation time each year.

posted by TAPS. on July 2, 2024 at 4:42 PM | link to this | reply

Good afternoon

Fascinating. I never would have guessed. Thanks for the backstory on the origin and the significance of the Dead Man's Hand moniker. ♠️♣️Girl hug

posted by Sherri_G on July 2, 2024 at 12:22 PM | link to this | reply

It seems a reasonable assumption. A bit of a nerve-racking occupation in those days.🌺🌺

posted by C_C_T on July 2, 2024 at 10:21 AM | link to this | reply

I am no card player but one time when the Greek was playing, I was the perfect sidekick. He lost hand over hand and they were playing for big stakes. Then his last hand he cleaned up the table. He was such a cool player, he knew where every card was after the first round each hand. I was perfect as a side kick because I was scared stiff; he was wasting all our money!!

posted by Kabu on July 2, 2024 at 9:20 AM | link to this | reply

Good Morning

Pat, I had never heard this before.  I found it very interesting.  I have to remember where to sit next time I go out.

posted by Goldiec on July 2, 2024 at 8:44 AM | link to this | reply

Good Afternoon

Thanks for the new knowledge. I have never been much of a card player. However, I am a movie lover, especially Westerns. My father always taught me not to sit with my back at the door when I go to clubs. My wife also never likes to sit with her back to the door. interesting.

posted by BearcatMike on July 2, 2024 at 8:07 AM | link to this | reply