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But what happened next transformed the moment from ordinary game show disappointment into something unforgettable.
Not bitter laughter.
Not embarrassed laughter.
The moment he saw the answer revealed on the board, he clapped his hands together in pure disbelief at himself, almost like a fan cheering during a sporting event instead of someone who had just lost a major prize. The absurdity of the situation struck him before self-pity could. Rather than allowing humiliation to consume the moment, he embraced the ridiculous humanity of it completely.
Then he did something even more extraordinary.
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