[KneelBeforeZod]

Semi related:

I couldn’t say who started it...but I’m guessing they eventually fed off each other... Seems like everyone I know with kids between 12-18 that play softball or baseball or does band or cheerleading is “going to nationals.”

Just how many national tournaments are there? Is this part of the everyone-gets-a-medal mentality or crass money making? Both I think.

I’m sure the organizers would maintain that the LL World Series shouldn’t have a monopoly on deciding who is the best etc etc...but how long until resumes and college applications hit the round file as soon as the phrase “went to nationals” shows up. I think we’re well on our way to that already. Like that Twilight Zone episode where the gold thieves put themselves to sleep for a hundred years and wake up in a world where gold is practically worthless

[FlJoePa]

Heh...I hear the same all the time. The local young cheerleaders constantly come home from competitions with 6' trophies. Either there's something in the water, or there are lot of 6' trophies being given out.

It just doesn't seem right that I live in a place where kids can't dream about this: