Topic: Office Decor

A discussion regarding the authenticity of office awards suggests that many professionals purchase fake trophies or use Photoshop to create images of themselves with world leaders like Vladimir Putin. While some people display legitimate honors like Emmys, others populate their offices with "Man of the Year" or "Humanitarian" plaques bought from local trophy stores to appear more impressive. The practice is described as a common tactic for CEOs and "phony balonies" to build unearned prestige.