The Golden Thumb is not as good as the Oscar, but it is a lot of fun.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The Golden Thumb award is less prestigious but more enjoyable than the Oscar.
- In plain terms
- Golden Thumb is fun even if not as serious as Oscar.
- What can you take from it?
- Enjoy awards for fun not just prestige.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do we value awards?
- Is fun better than prestige?
Another view
Fun does not equal quality or importance.
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