Justin Pot

the trophy you get for winning the world cup isn't a cup

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Dec 22, 2022 at 9:42pmMastonaut
Show threadFord EytouDec 22, 2022
@jhpot #fifa version of a #chocolatebunny
Show threadJustin PotDec 22, 2022
@Deavil it does look wrapped in foil now that you mention it
Show threadFord EytouDec 22, 2022
@jhpot With all that corruption cash, I'm sure it's solid chocolate, not hollow like a cheap American knockoff 🤭
Show threadJustin PotDec 22, 2022
@Deavil i'd hope so!
Show threadjohnadamsDec 22, 2022
@jhpot wow
Show threadJustin PotDec 22, 2022
@johnadams1 yeah
Show threadMichaelDec 22, 2022
@jhpot so no drinking out of it like that other trophy that really is a cup?
Show threadJustin PotDec 22, 2022
@michaelboys yeah it won't work at all this is a huge scandal
Show threadAmelia Bellamy-Royds Dec 23, 2022

@jhpot I wonder if it's partly a mistranslation? I think "la coupe du monde" (FR) can also refer directly to a tournament or other dramatic conflict (think like a coup d'État, which comes from "couper", to cut) rather than to a cup-shaped trophy.

That said: the original trophy did have a cup on top: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FIFA_World_Cup_Trophy#Jules_Rimet_Trophy

FIFA World Cup Trophy - Wikipedia

Show threadJustin PotDec 23, 2022
@AmeliasBrain this is the level of detail I like to see in a reply! Thank you