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PEOPLE WANT TROPHIES. It's just how we are. Trophies are a big part of our lives. We like to get them and there is no lack of trophy-worthy events out there so, as a trophy maker you have job security and worldwide appreciation. You may have a recession-proof profession.

They'll give away a trophy for just about anything. You can buy gag trophies that say "Old Fart" or "Over the Hill". Even these insulting and degrading awards will stay on peoples desks with great pride. Hell, Bobby Brady received a trophy and he didn't win crap! He received an award for FAILING at everything. There's probably a trophy for the trophy makers. I am sure the guy who came up with the golfer in mid-swing builds a steady client base using the simple phrase, "Golf swing? That was mine."

You probably dont have to be a good trophy maker to be successful. I've seen a lot of trophies that had slight imperfections on them and not a one was ever seen in a trash can. People will display their little token of recognition forever. The ugly or embarrassing ones will not be discarded. They just move to the attic or garage. You simply don't throw out a trophy and you dont give it away to anyone else when you worked so hard to earn it.

I Still Have the McHenry Co. Talent Contest RibbonThere are medals, both on ribbons and with a pin backing. There are certificates, patches and hats to commemorate great feats. You can receive citations, accommodations, and honorariums from your Mayor, your boss - anyone. Lets examine non-traditional trophies.

Ever see a big pink car driving down the street? Odds are, that car is the award given to a great Mary Kay Cosmetics salesperson. Hate your job yet? Wish you hadn't stayed there for the last 15 years? Well tough it out for another 5 pal, because if you do you'll get a gold watch for your efforts.

Competition is everywhere, not just in organized arenas and stadiums. In high school, members of the band compete for the prestige of being "first chair". Future thespians want the lead role in the play. Young girls compete to become cheerleaders, the awards coming in the forms of pompons, pleated skirts & popularity.

Some women offer their feminine wiles as a prize if their husband remembers to put the toilet seat down or do the dishes. Of course no relationship trophy can compare to the Granddaddy of 'em All, the engagement ring.

You may feel that this is no trophy but it does fit certain criteria. It's metal & shiny, it is worn proudly and displayed for everyone to see. Women feel they worked hard to get it and they EARNED it. Women believe they had to compete with many others to get the ring of gold. If the engagement ends, they dont give it back, J-Lo not withstanding.