Top 10 Types of People You’ll Meet Around a Pool Table
Top 10 Types of People You’ll Meet Around a Pool Table
🌌 INTRODUCTION
The top 10 types of people you'll meet around a pool pool table whether you're in a lively pub, a sleek club, or your buddy's game room, one thing is guaranteed: the pool table attracts personalities. Lots of them. Some are brilliant. Some are brutal. Some are just...built for comedy.
This post dives into the Top 10 types of people you'll meet around a pool table — from sharks to showboats, cue clowns to casual legends.
🔗 This one's made to entertain AND share. Let's break it down (and maybe call out your mates while we're at it!).
1. 🤠 The Shark
The shark plays quiet. Moves slick. Rarely misses. Never brags. This person doesn’t talk much… because their cue does the talking.
Telltale signs:
Brings their own cue in a case
Lines up like a sniper
Breaks with precision
"You think they’re just chill until you owe them drinks."
2. 🧐 The Coach
The coach offers advice. Unsolicited. Constantly. Especially when you're one shot away from glory.
Telltale signs:
Uses phrases like "what you should do"
Leans over your shoulder with commentary
Hasn’t potted a ball in three games
"Their mouth pots more than their cue."
3. 🧠 The Showboat
The showboat is all about style. Fancy jumps. Slow-mo spins. Wrist flicks. And at least one attempt per game to bounce a ball off three cushions and the jukebox.
Telltale signs:
Wears sunglasses indoors
Calls the pocket... and three cushions
Celebrates misses if they looked cool
"More flair than finish."
4. 🙈 The Excuser
The Excuser uses classic lines after every miss "This cue is warped." — "The lights are off." — "This cloth is too slow." .
Telltale signs:
Always blames the table
Never adjusts their stance
Has a long list of why they didn’t win
"A master of everything... except results."
5. 🤖 The Stat Machine
The stat machine knows every win/loss. Knows your win/loss. Has a spreadsheet. Probably tracks break percentages.
Telltale signs:
Always mentions win streaks
Keeps game scores in their notes app
Argues ball placement using photos
"You’re not just playing pool. You’re under surveillance."
6. 🦄 The Smooth Talker
The smooth talker well, they're not there to win. They're there to flirt, charm, chat and maybe distract you while you line up.
Telltale signs:
Leans on the table like it's a runway
Uses pool as a conversation starter
Would rather talk than play
"They don’t break racks. They break hearts."
7. 🤑 The Quiet Assassin
The quiet assassin doesn’t say a word. Never celebrates. Just calmly clears the table and walks away.
Telltale signs:
Doesn’t react to applause
No wasted movements
Ice in their veins
"Silence is their strategy."
8. 🪖 The Swerver
The swerver tries tries every ridiculous shot known to mankind. 3 banks. Behind-the-back. One-eyed. Always ends in disaster.
Telltale signs:
Loudly announces every wild shot
Laughs before the cue hits the ball
Never wins. Everyone still cheers.
"They lose every game but win every laugh."
9. 😜 The One-Game Wonder
The one-game wonder shows up. Wins first game. Never plays again.
Telltale signs:
Claims to be “lucky”
Wins with accidental combo shots
Retires undefeated... every night
"They peak in Game 1 and vanish like smoke."
10. 🥇 The Pub Champ
Everyone knows the pub champ. Everyone respects them. They’ve ruled the table since 1998 and have a custom cue named Gloria.
Telltale signs:
Gets free drinks just for showing up
Knows every bounce and rail
Has a legendary story for every table
"At this table... they’re royalty."
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