losing

“If at first you don't succeed, find out if the loser gets anything.”
-William Lyon Phelps

I hate those emcees and hosts that say, "Oh, but you're all winners" right before they announce the results of Miss Whatever Pagent or some comepetition. Hey, going home with the silver medal or the consolation prize means I didn't win. Or more accurately, there bigger winners than others, which means I've lost.