Does Phil Ivey Write His Own Tweets? Looking Back at #RealIveyTweets
Phil Ivey's birthday just passed and we were actually really excited about it. Not because it was the day the GOAT was born, or because we'll be seeing him play poker soon — he may or may not play the $100K at Aussie Millions.
No, no. We're excited because when trying to decide what to post, what to create to celebrate his big day, we remembered #RealIveyTweets. Let me refresh your memory. Like any big-time celeb, it's hard to believe that Phil Ivey actually tweets his own stuff. Maybe he does, maybe he doesn't.
His last tweet was in Nov. 2017 announcing a new venture, then before that, Sept. 2016. So back in June 2012, Tony Dunst started the most amazing trend anyone in poker could ask for.
It all started with this gem. WARNING: Some may be a little NSFW. But let's be honest. Phil Ivey is so dang mysterious that this could very well be how he talks. But I guess we'll never know for sure.
"40 min late to my day 3 restart cause being on time is for bitches and mortals" #RealIveyTweets @philivey
— Tony Dunst (@Bond_18)
Great idea from @Bond_18 to start #RealIveyTweets trending. @philivey clearly doesn't wrote his own tweets. If he did, how would they sound?
— David Doc Sands (@Doc_Sands)
And with that one tweet, the #RealIveyTweets trend started and *everyone* got involved.
So these are some of the best. Phil Ivey, Happy Birthday. These are for you.
Oh that's cute, you use ranges. I just know what you have. #RealIveyTweets
— Bryan Micon (@BryanMicon)
@Bond_18 @Doc_Sands at another final table with 8 dudes I have never seen before #realiveytweets
— Christian Harder (@realcharder30)
Some kid whose name might have been Tom asked me to swap in the One Drop. I considered offering 2% of me for 4% of him #RealIveyTweets ...
— David Doc Sands (@Doc_Sands)
Yo, anyone looking to do a 100% cross book in the One Drop DM me #sellingpiecesisforpussies #RealIveyTweets
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker)
My brain operates on such a high level that I must always keep my mouth open when I play to ensure it receives ample oxygen #RealIveyTweets
— David Doc Sands (@Doc_Sands)
You think I have a laser stare. That's my eyes glazing over with boredom. #justlosealready #RealIveyTweets @philivey
— James Slusher (@jaslusher)
"I have no clue who is on #teamivey but I did lend someone my phone and haven't seen it since." #RealIveyTweets
— Zane (@ZaneAtLaw)
"I feel like the best place for this huge wad of 100's is on the floor next to my foot." #RealIveyTweets @philivey
— Tony Dunst (@Bond_18)
I've been called the Chuck Norris of poker. I've played Chuck Norris. He cuts my grass now #RealIveyTweets @philivey
— James Slusher (@jaslusher)
"Can't wait to win this bracelet so I can attach it to a fishing line and lead @phil_hellmuth around wherever I want" #RealIveyTweets
— Tony Dunst (@Bond_18)
I went to buy-in for a tournament and they paid out first place cash to me instead #RealIveyTweets
— Wesley Wong (@weswong8)
"The only time I've been bluffed was by Full Tilt Poker." #RealIveyTweets
— Ryan Laplante (@Protentialmn)
I love the poker media and can't wait for my next interview. #RealIveyTweets
— Jennifer Newell (@WriterJen)
I'm really sick of the creepy Asian girl who always tells her camera guy to film me. #realiveytweets
— Kristy Arnett (@KristyArnett)
But then, the most incredible thing happened. Phil Ivey joined the party. That's right, he came up with his own #RealIveyTweets and sent it out to the Twitterverse. Was it really him? He did sign it with --PI.
Ivey #realIveytweets'ed himself.
I just busted in the #WSOP $1m buy in! If I hurry, there is $1500 event to play in. #realIveytweets --PI
— Phil Ivey (@philivey)
Indeed, Ivey won the day and proved why he's the GOAT.
