Someone Else Who Does Not Get It

Received this comment from, naturally, an "anonymous" poster, concerning OOB and "Hiawatha's" comment:

"if the only reason to go is; "They added a third trophy" you could spend the same $15.00 buy yourself a trophy. "

This person apparently doesn't get it. So let me put it as simply as I can - some will get it, some will not:

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE TROPHY!

Here is what it IS about -

1) Show organizers who try to bleed the participants by increasing the fee, and then cut the number of trophies, thereby taking advantage of us for purposes of GREED.

2) Validation. Many (not all) participants are competitive - that is what a car show is - IT'S A COMPETITION. So, many folks are competitive. They do not want the trophy for the sake of the trophy. They simply want validation for the effort they put into their rides. It's like getting a grade on your work in college - without it, you do not know where you stand.

OK, so some people are not competitive, and that is your right. But most people are. And competition means winners and losers. There is no other way. Competitive people want to be winners. And if they lose, that tells them they need to try harder and work on their ride.

It's not about the trophy. It's about being recognized and rewarded for a job well done, and discovering whether or not others appreciate your efforts.

If a person does not want to compete, please do not disparage those who do.

IT'S NOT ABOUT THE TROPHY! It's about COMPETING, and WINNING or LOSING. Competition is not only healthy, but necessary for survival.

As for OOB, it was also about their attempt to bleed us - take more money from us, but offer less in return. And THAT is why so many people made such a big deal about it. Had nothing to do with the stupid trophies. We do not appreciate being used - and abused.

If OOB needs a bailout, get it from Obama. But us "little people" can't afford it. I heard of one person who normally brings 5 cars - imagine the fees she would have to pay! She can't afford it, so she will not be going. And OOB loses money.

/