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  Anybody who has seen the film "Bubble Boy" is probably keenly aware that being in that position is far from a comfy experience. In short, being the bubble boy is the pits. Quite frankly being in the audience at that particular movie wasn't that good of experience either. Having a doctor perform the "turn your head and cough" test with a branding iron instead of his fingers would have been a better way to spend the afternoon.



  Despite how lousy being the bubble boy can be, sometimes it can spur people to perform beyond what they thought may be possible. While Thang Luu may have always possessed World Series of Poker level championship skill, when he was sitting on the final table bubble, it really didn't look like it. When push came to shove though, he shoved hard and not only made it to the final table, but did so with a considerable chip lead.



  One of the biggest obstacles standing between Thang and a bracelet was Omaha pro Scott Clements. Even though he was over 200,000 chips behind Luu, Scott does have WSOP jewelry for each wrist: both won in Omaha. This was a guy you can't consider out until he is sitting at the bar complaining about how his day went. Fortunately for Thang, Scott Clements was eliminated in 9th place by James Pritchard. Luu thanked Pritchard for helping clear the way by punting him from the tournament a few hours later.



  The final two players left were obviously Thang Luu and Spencer Lawrence. They started on pretty much even ground, but after an hour of relentless play, Luu eroded his rival's stack like a unrelenting wind on sandstone.



  On the last hand Thang Luu rivered a full house. Lawrence got a $156,343 prize for his efforts, and Luu received $243,356 and the coveted bracelet.



  Congratulations Thang on your first WSOP win.