Does Not Illustrate: Consolation Prize

I'm not familiar with the game this is from, but the image on Consolation Prize looks like a regular prize instead of a consolation one.

This one◊ would be clearer, or perhaps this check◊ for zero dollars.

Opened...I'm fine with either the current or the first suggestion.

The current is weak. So are both the suggestions—the first one is just re-stating the trope's title without really aiding comprehension, and the second one, in addition to being visually cluttered and hard to parse, isn't clear as to how it's even an example of the trope.

Could we get something from a game show or game show derivative?

Don't make this complicated. Make the picture an honorable mention ribbon◊. (Or a participant ribbon if you prefer.)

I don't think we need some random ribbon or medal with the name of the trope written on it. We already have the name of the trope. It's right there at the top of the page. Can't miss it.

I say we ditch the current. It doesn't even look like a prize. I like the ribbon but is the Consolation Prize an honorable mention or just a participation award?

On the whole, I think that #4 is the best. It doesn't specifically state the trope while still being an example of it.

Yes, #4 works.

edited 3rd Dec '14 12:12:31 AM by Spark9

+1 for 4.

Sure.

Clock is set. Anyone else pro/contra 4?

I don't think 4 is significantly better than no image. It doesn't add anything to the page. Furthermore, instead of illustrating the trope, it illustrates the dictionary definition of the term, which is a. unnecessary, b. distracts from the important stuff that we actually need to communicate, and c. may be misleading.

edited 25th Dec '14 4:32:46 PM by troacctid

Clock is up with little progress; closing this.