That was never much consolation to me
I always lost and played terribly.
( Newington, Wed 6 Jul 2005, 10:39, archived)

me too

but it's what I tell my daughter

"It doesn't matter who wins, it's the taking part that counts"
( diffy maybs, Wed 6 Jul 2005, 10:46, archived)

But that's not true.
It doesn't matter who wins, and taking part doesn't count... gah, I suppose they have to learn for themselves.
/not a parent
( Newington, Wed 6 Jul 2005, 10:48, archived)