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tweety_fan
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20 Jul 2013, 8:14 pm

http://www.news.com.au/sport/motor-spor ... 6679594980

Winner thought the trophy was secure on its base. It wasn't, it fell off and smashed on the ground.



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20 Jul 2013, 9:02 pm

How awful.
I can't look.


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22 Jul 2013, 10:34 am

Why don't they give out traditional trophies instead of glass trophies? I feel badly embarrassed for that man.


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22 Jul 2013, 10:49 am

I'd welcome the return of old-school trophies with gold
or silver plating.
Or is this supposed to be an omen that victory
is always fragile?