Trophy Consignment

* THIS RULE HAS PASSED *

So, I have this trophy sitting in my dining room.  And it occurs to me that there’s an outside chance that someone else may win it next year.  Though improbable, I think that it would be prudent to codify the rules under which it can be shipped to the next champion.

I know that in other leagues they like to kick someone when they are down, and they make the worst team pay for shipping charges.  I thought about that for a second, and then I was like, “Fuck that.”  I said that to myself, silently, because I have small children who are always hanging around.

I would prefer, I think, to think of SCUFFLE Immersion champions as an exclusive club.  Kind of like the Masters’ champions who get to hang out wearing green jackets, sipping brandy and smoking cigars (I presume this is what they do.)

With that in mind, I propose that the Immersion champion pays shipping and handling to send the trophy to the new champion.  I also propose that the current champion includes a hand-written note in the shipment, like how the outgoing president leaves a note in the desk for the incoming president (which probably says something like, “Good luck, fucker.  This is way harder than you think.”)

The trophy came in a customized box that can be reused, so shipping should cost roughly $12, depending on where it goes.  I just have to hope Stukas doesn’t win it this year, because I’m sure it costs more to ship it to London.  But seriously, have you seen his team? No worries about that this time.

I just think it would be a fun little way for the elite among us to exclude the also-rans.  So far it’s just a two-man club with Franssen and me.  Certainly the new owners will have a fighting chance to join the club with beginner’s luck and all.

Anyway, let me know what you think.

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