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Explaining “Play stupid games, win stupid prizes”
Anwar Kareem 13/10/2024, 21:46English.me team member
What does it mean?
The phrase means that engaging in foolish or reckless behavior will likely lead to undesirable or negative consequences.
Tone
Cautionary
Origin
The precise origin is unclear, but the phrase gained popularity on social media and online forums in the early 2000s as a pithy way to comment on poor decision-making.
Examples of usage
- If you keep driving recklessly, you're bound to get into an accident. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
- After ignoring safety procedures, he injured himself at work. Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
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