I know I'll get heat for this but it needs to be said--

"Play stupid games, win stupid prizes"

When your peak ability is being led around by the nose and told what to do without thinking anything through, this is the sort of shit that happens.

There's a severe shortage of critical thinking and common sense in the world these days for fear of being singled out amongst peers who, themselves, are dumb as a fkin rock. Stop caring about what others think; think for yourself.