Mike Z on the MoveMike Zholendz is a well traveled individual. The Ukranian born poker player spent 10 years in Wisconsin and is thrilled that the Packers are heading to the Super Bowl.
Zholendz now lives in New York City, but his real home is playing cash games at Borgata. He rarely plays tournaments but loves Omaha and likes the change of pace as he's currently one of the large stacks with 58k.
The fact that Zholendz's from the Ukraine, makes us think of the classic exchange from Seinfeld during the "Label Maker" episode when Kramer and Newman are playing the board game Risk on the subway.
The Label Maker (seinfeldscripts.com)
Newman: I'm not beaten yet. I still have armies in the Ukraine.
This comment perks up the ears of what appears to be a Russian immigrant.
Kramer: Ha ha, the Ukraine. Do you know what the Ukraine is? It's a sitting duck. A road apple, Newman. The Ukraine is weak. It's feeble. I think it's time to put the hurt on the Ukraine.
Ukrainian: I come from Ukraine. You not say Ukraine weak.
Kramer: Yeah, well we're playing a game here, pal.
Ukrainian: Ukraine is game to you?! Howbout I take your little board and smash it!!
The Ukrainian pounds the game board, destroying it and sending army pieces flying.
