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You Can’t Quit

Odd, ,

He had just suffered the most devastating defeat of his entire career, maybe even his entire life.

“That’s it,” he muttered. “I’m quitting. This is no good.”

An ethereal meerkat blinked into existence in front of him. “You can’t quit!” it said. “I’m a meerkat!”

“Why not?” he protested.

“Meeeeerkaaaat!”

Advantages of Defeat

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Crowded around the flickering television, they watched in rapt anticipation. Desire swelled in their chests; hope waxed and waned with every advancement of the ball.

Now, victory was at hand.

Now, all was lost.

Minutes remained; then Hooray! It was over!

The home team had lost; let the rioting begin!