winning the prize 

Succeeding in doing something which would be extremely cool, but in fact doesn't work, which fact should be obvious.

"Imprint Time Walk on Isochron Scepter. Good game?"
"..."
"See, I get all the rest of the turns..."
"You win the prize. Good job."

winning the prize by Hukuma Xpyweb September 4, 2004

winning the prize 

The act of obtaining the correct answer to a task, only to be rewarded with nothing.

Stu: Yo so I took the mackin' to this Catholic bitch, ne?

John: Seen, ese.

Stu: And I give her da trinkets and shit, but no goosie.

John: LOL! Vato... YOU WIN THE PRIZE!!!

Stu: ....

John: NO PRIZE!!!!

*slams hand down VERY forcefully on desk*

winning the prize by Theeph June 2, 2003

winning the prize 

Relevant only during the Year of the Cormorant The act of not in fact winning a prize, or indeed any form of reward.

"You think that's funny huh? Well this is the Year of the Cormorant! Do you realise that?"
"Yes sir"
*suppressed laughter*
"YOU WIN THE PRIZE!"
...
"w-"
"THERE'S NO PRIZE!!!"

winning the prize by Apotheosis June 1, 2003