The best looking thing amongst a group of
terrible things. Even though it may look good when compared to those
other things, it's really nothing to be excited about. It's the best of worst.
Person 1: Hey Microsoft released Windows 7! It's their best OS yet!
Person 2: Yeah whatever, it's just the shiniest turd
in the box.
Person 1: Did you check out those hillbilly women
over there? they're all ugly but one actually has all her teeth!
Person 2: That would make her the shiniest turd
in the box!