Gag Trophies: Good or Bad Idea?

There's been a heated discussion recently about so-called "participation trophies". These are awards given to kids that just show up to participate. Supposedly, being given these trophies wrecks their self-esteem and creates a sense of entitlement.

From that argument, 57% of people argue that trophies should only be given to those who win.

But what if you want to create a souvenir of a funny memory? Maybe you're looking for a silly way to lighten the mood in your office.

Have you thought about giving out gag trophies?

These hilarious gifts are a great way to recognise something funny about a person. They make for a great conversation piece and create a nice memory.

There is, however, an art to giving out a funny trophy. We're going to talk about when and how to give one and which are the best ones to give.

Sports

Giving out trophies for athletic achievement are one of the oldest forms of recognition. Giving out gold, silver, and bronze is all well and good, but why not celebrate those feats of athleticism that are a bit more out of the ordinary?

For example, there are funny trophies with humorous golfers or footballers on them. You can make up an award such as "most sand traps" or "most missed goals."

One of the best joke trophies out there? The fantasy football award! They didn't score any goals but they worked hard -- from the safety of their couch.

School

Another area that deserves celebration is academics. Students that make exceptional grades or celebrate occasions like graduation definitely deserve an appropriate gift.

If you think a student or even a teacher could use a laugh, a funny trophy is the way to go.

Did they spend a semester procrastinating by watching cat videos online? A golden laptop mounted on a trophy can commemorate this amazing feat.

Get creative and figure out a fun way to commend your friend for surviving another year at university.

Work

We spend so much of our lives in the office, we might as well have a little bit of fun.

Stress contributes to 40% of job turnover. You can mitigate that with a little humor and boost productivity and morale.

Because it's a workplace, try to keep it professional, but that doesn't mean it has to be buttoned-up. Read your office and see what kind of humor you can use.

You can get a success monster trophy for a salesman who broke a record. For those eager rats in the rat race, you can even get a wedge of crystal Swiss cheese!

Giving Out Gag Trophies Can Be Fun

Those were just a few examples of times to give out gag trophies but you can surely think of some others.

The most important thing to remember is to be respectful of others. Not everyone has the same sense of humor. Be careful that you don't hit a nerve; keep it light.

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