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Why do sports trophies look so hideous?

Standing on the ice, he holds the giant trophy on its side — Kris Letang lifts the Stanley Cup for the Pittsburgh Penguins in 2017. Photograph: Justin K Aller/Getty Images

Why do sports trophies and medallions look so hideous? Robin Benson, by email

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