person A: I worked so hard on my science project in school. I thought I was going to get first place. I didn't and was so upset.
person B: What a bummer! What place did you end up getting?
person A: I got second place_comma_ but I was so upset I didn't get first_comma_ it might as well have been last. I was young.
person B: I know the feeling. You work so hard just to feel crushed.