Fold the Sow's Ear

There are a number of factors that go into making a bad hand a winner. First of all, your position at the table is part of the formula. Showing aggression from the Big Blind, such as calling a raise, or re-raising a raise, may knock people out of the hand due to the shock value of this bold move from so compromised a position. There will probably be one or two players who have enough confidence in their cards to stay in the hand. In that case, with a hand like unsuited 2-8, chances are you are beat.