What is Booby prize?
A '''Booby prize''' is a [[prize]] of low value or a [[joke]] prize. It is sometimes given for a terrible performance or last-place finish. Booby prizes are sometimes [[humor]]ously and [[joke|jokingly]] seen as an object of [[pride]] as being noticed for doing something special - losing or coming in last-place. A '''booby prize''' is usually [[award]]ed and received with pleasant humor and understanding, it is not seen as a sign of disgrace. == Examples == *If a contestant playing the [[Monty Hall problem]] does not win a car, then the goat that he wins instead is considered a '''booby prize'''. *Traditionally, the cadet graduating a military [[academy]] with the lowest [[academic]] record was given a silver dollar ('''booby prize''') by each of his classmates. *A red lantern ('''booby prize''') is given to the cyclist who finishes last in the [[Tour de France]]. {{stub}} [[Category:Awards| ]]