hated_code.rb

# comparing kickers
  def check_kickers(other)
    return_value = nil
    self_array = self.highest_hand[:high_cards].sort!
    other_array = other.highest_hand[:high_cards].sort!
    if self_array == other_array
      return_value = 3
    else
      loop do
        self_num = self_array.pop(1)
        other_num = other_array.pop(1)
        if self_num.first > other_num.first
          return_value = 1
          break
        elsif self_num.first < other_num.first
          return_value = 2
          break
        end
      end
    end
    return return_value
  end