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Revision as of 00:49, 3 June 2007 by MartinBot (talk | contribs) (BOT - rv 71.227.54.220 (talk) to last version by Ziiv)(diff) ← Previous revision | Latest revision (diff) | Newer revision → (diff)A booby prize is a joke prize usually given in recognition of a terrible performance or last-place finish. A person who scores last, for example, may get a booby prize such as a worthless coin. Booby prizes are sometimes humorously and jokingly coveted as an object of pride.
Booby prizes, however, may not be given just to those who just have a terrible performance. At times, booby prizes can be given to all participants of a competition except for the first, or top three placers.
Examples
- An award is given annually for Mr. Irrelevant, the American professional football player each year who is selected last in the NFL draft.
- A Red Lantern is given to the cyclist who finishes last in the Tour de France.
- A wooden spoon is a common booby prize which is awarded in such sports as Rugby Union or Rowing.
- The anthropomorphic Dusty Bin was given as a booby prize in the TV game show 3-2-1.
See also
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