It is possible for chess to demand too much knowledge, so that anyone who wishes to become an outstanding player must, I think, give to it as much time and study as he would to learning some noble science or performing well something or other of importance; and yet for all his pains when all is said and done all he knows is a game. Therefore as far as chess is concerned we reach what is a very rare conclusion: that mediocrity is more to be praised than excellence.
-- Baldassare Castiliogne, 1527
Originally posted by Dragon FireExcept for the monetary reward...and the hotties. And sometimes, you get to model underwear or sun glasses or they give you a car for being the MVP.
There are lots of levels of mediocrity, some of which have more merit than others.
Other games that presumably fall into this category: -
Football;
Tennis;
Golf;
Rugby.
All pointless pursuits .......