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Why game-show losers got bizarre consolation prizes
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Losing on national television is humiliating enough, but being handed a year's supply of floor wax makes it an unforgettable trauma. Historically, game show losers were compensated with incredibly random, low-tier sponsored goods simply because it provided extra promotional time for the network's corporate partners under the guise of overwhelming generosity.
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