I have to agree with almost everyones post so far. The way i personally like to handle a table jerk, is a bit different though. I feel that if someone is bullying you around with words or being an arrogant jerk, then you need to become someone who plays back at them. The only way this works is not letting them get inside of your head by use of headphones or any other devices, but also by taking chances to bust them and let your cards do the talking. If you can put a Jerk on tilt then you've got him right where you want him. Fight back with words of abuse *friendly words*
and do not allow his self confidence that he once had at the table to rebuild. That is how i deal with a jerk at the table.