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[–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 107 points 3 days ago (2 children)

They're all participation trophies, as he can't win anything of real value.

FIFA peace price of "at least you tried". Renewable energy price of "didn't understand the task, but cried when he didn't get a medal".

He's such a weird snowflake

[–] Mirshe@lemmy.world 17 points 2 days ago (1 children)

He's the one kid at your birthday party who's upset they're not getting attention too.

[–] SeductiveTortoise@piefed.social 13 points 2 days ago

And then starts to destroy your stuff because he never learned to cope with frustration.

[–] Kirp123@lemmy.world 33 points 3 days ago

Apparently the participation trophies are fine when they're the ones getting them.