We see it all the time... Everyone's kid gets a medal at the end of the race, a trophy after the game, an honorable mention at the ceremony.
What's next, a diploma for TRYING to graduate college? It's gone too far. The participation trophy epidemic is causing people to think that mediocre is extraordinary, then get confused when mediocre work or effort doesn't get them their dream job, or life. It's time to stop the madness friends! It's time we stop accepting mediocracy and go for greatness.