Look at these awards for a local 5k

[joenali]

Trying again!

[reginaphalange72]

Damn!

[joenali]

I think they should do that in Ironman. Give middle of the packers some prizes!!!

[zoidberg]

I love it! Something I could win!

[patches31709]

Jul 19, 2013 19:12:20 GMT -5 zoidberg said:

I love it! Something I could win!

:Y:

The only time I placed in my age group (a fluke apparently, as I'm very much a middle of the pack-er) the prizes were from a local jewelry store. We didn't stick around to see the results (since we never win) and I couldn't claim my prize. FAIL.

[Deleted]

I love those!

[sassystace]

Ha, ha! I like these!!

[sadlebred]

Nice!!

[kellina]

Wow! I'd do that race in a heartbeat!

[gt7301b]

I love fun race prizes.

[foundmylazybum]

Everyone wins a trophy..

[MrsE]

Interesting... especially for last place

[clseale]

Jul 20, 2013 9:26:23 GMT -5 MrsE said:

Interesting... especially for last place

Right?! The final two come to a complete stop 5 ft from the finish line in a standoff over who will cross the finish line first....

[zoidberg]

Jul 20, 2013 6:39:14 GMT -5 foundmylazybum said:

Everyone wins a trophy..

We're all adults who are well aware of the way the world works, so it's not like the participants are in danger of being taught to always expect to win. What's the harm in a little added fun for people who aren't that fast?

[baconlettucetomato]

Ha! I love it. My kinda race.

[foundmylazybum]

Jul 20, 2013 10:42:05 GMT -5 zoidberg said:

Jul 20, 2013 6:39:14 GMT -5 foundmylazybum said:

Everyone wins a trophy..

We're all adults who are well aware of the way the world works, so it's not like the participants are in danger of being taught to always expect to win. What's the harm in a little added fun for people who aren't that fast?

That isn't the definition of the "Trophy Generation," or building off my comment of "Everyone wins a Trophy."

The Trophy Generation is defined by the concept that mere participation is enough to win an award.

This race pretty much embodies that concept.

[zoidberg]

But in this case, participation isn't enough to win an award. Not everyone gets something. (Well, unless they give finisher medals.)

They just added a couple of fun and humorous categories in which people have a chance to win a little prize. What's the harm in that? There are still clear winners, and they make it clear that the other awards are for middle or last place. It's funny.

Are you one of those people who believes that only elites and very serious competitors deserve to even participate in races?

[foundmylazybum]

Jul 20, 2013 11:56:54 GMT -5 zoidberg said:

But in this case, participation isn't enough to win an award. Not everyone gets something. (Well, unless they give finisher medals.)

They just added a couple of fun and humorous categories in which people have a chance to win a little prize. What's the harm in that? There are still clear winners, and they make it clear that the other awards are for middle or last place. It's funny.

Are you one of those people who believes that only elites and very serious competitors deserve to even participate in races?

I get the humor. I'm a funny and witty person. I got it.

I also think it's pretty clearly a play on the concept that everyone wins a trophy.


I don't recall giving my opinion on the matter any place...
Except I really don't believe in rewarding last place.



I think that's a pretty big assumption to make about me lol.

[zoidberg]

I was asking a question, not making an assumption. If your answer is no then I believe you.

And your opinion was pretty clear from your comment.

[foundmylazybum]

By all means then Zoidberg tell me what my opinion is...since you know it...you know--from the words "Everyone wins a trophy," and my followup posts.


I'm dying to know my thoughts on the matter.

[zoidberg]

You said it yourself, you don't believe in giving a prize for last place. That was apparent from the fact that you even chose to make that comment.

My opinion is that it is fun and harmless.

[Wines Not Whines]

At one of the local races here, last place gets a stuffed penguin. It's not a big enough deal to actually try to come in last place, but I think it takes some of the blow out of coming in last.