No trophies

Unlike the rest of the world, dogs don't get a medal or trophy for participation. If a dog wins a show they get a trophy taller than a 6 year old. Kids gets awards for showing up these days, kind of like getting desert without eating the meal. Ideas like "rewards for all" are an extension of failed theory such as NBC thinking aloud "if Jay Leno is liked at 11:35 five nights a week he may be liked more at 10 p.m."  Remember that? Too much of a good thing can be bad, see Republican debate programing as Exhibit A.