Second Place Is for Losers/Quotes

"And the winner of the tournament won the controllers that were opened for the tournament (worth $80), and $20 in cash. Second place was a can of coke and an autographed picture of Gord. Third place was $20. The Gord likes to remind people that second place is just the first loser."

- Acts of Gord Book Of Annoyances, chapter 5

"The Olympics is really my favorite sporting event,although I think I have a problem with that silver medal. I think, if I was an Olympic athlete, I would rather come in last than win the silver. If you think about it... if you win the gold, you feel good. If you win in the bronze, you think: "Well, at least I got something." But if you win that silver, it's like: "Congratulations! You... almost won." "Of all the losers, you came in first of that group." "You're the number one... loser." "No one lost... ahead of you.""

- Jerry Seinfeld

"As I said before its sort of a cliche to say "It's an honor just to be nominated". But it's, it's more than that. It's also a lie. This is way better."

- Stephen Colbert (accepting his award)

"The winner takes all You don't win no silver You only lose the gold"

- David Glen Eisley, "Sweet Victory"

""If you ain't first, you're last.""

- Ricky Bobby's motto