Quote Originally Posted by Ragnar4
2 pairs is a TON more powerful of a hand when each of the cards have paired in your hand.

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You thought:

OMG I have a flush, which beats a set, 2 pair, a straight, top pair, and high card!

Instead of: Ick.. I have a low end of a 4-flush which is rather vulnerable, and I really need to be careful with my money here.
And to make it worse a paired board.