Meaning of Mickey Mouse ring | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The 2020 NBA championship won by the Los Angeles Lakers.
   US, derogatory, informal
2. Any championship in a sporting competition that is perceived to be of lower quality than other championships due to weaker competition or circumstances.
   US, broadly, derogatory, informal
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see Mickey Mouse, ring.

Examples

“After the Lakers won their little Mickey Mouse ring, LeBron went to the church of victimhood as he often does, and talked about what a ‘huge challenge’ it was to be in Orlando.”

“Occasional jabs about James and his supposed 'Mickey Mouse' ring haven’t really stuck.”

“But this upsets many fans, leading to widespread comments all over social media such as a Mickey Mouse Ring/Win/Championship (in reference to how the NBA bubble was at Disney World) to underline how these competitions are not authentic enough because of coronavirus's impact on how well teams can play.”

“Lakers/LeBron haters have lamely labeled last year’s title, which featured a mental and emotional toll unlike any other in NBA history, a Mickey Mouse ring.”

“Basically, a Mickey Mouse ring is a championship that is not earned and seems to come “easily.””

“I do not want them to win a ring again. If the Dodgers win, at least it will remove the “Mickey Mouse ring” thing which would be a fair criticism if it was literally any other team than the Dodgers who actually have been the best team in baseball for a while!”

“Q: I have a child’s Mickey Mouse ring. I think it’s sterling silver and from the 1930s. Could you please tell me what it’s worth?”

“In addition, Pandora has also added some new charms to style alongside this limited edition piece, including a sterling silver Mickey Mouse ring, a stone-encrusted Minnie Mouse charm and an exclusive Mary Poppins capsule collection, which features an enamel umbrella charm and Mary Poppins Bag charm, decorated with clear gemstones.”

“One time on a trip to Walt Disney World, he bought her a Mickey Mouse ring. "She had that kind of sense of humor," he said. It wasn't a diamond, but "I think the Mickey Mouse ring probably meant more to her."”

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