The War for CutenessHow a mascot competition became corrupted.

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When Rewards Backfire

Japan's 'Yuru-Chara Grand Prix' was a wholesome contest to find the most popular municipal mascot. But as the prize money and publicity grew, local governments started cheating to win. The ballot-stuffing scandal got so out of hand that organizers had to cancel the event entirely. This story shows how even the most innocent of competitions can be ruined when the stakes become too high.