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Trophies civilization invented so excellence could be measured in shelf space.
means Formal recognitions, often physical objects or titles, given to honor achievement, merit, or sheer audacity.
from From Anglo-French awarder, to decide after deliberation — the root is judgment, not applause; the trophy came later, the verdict came first.
Oscar weightEach statuette weighs roughly eight and a half pounds.
Self-fundedMany trophies are paid for by their own ceremonies.
Latin meritMerit-based awards descend from Roman military decorations.