First loser One who achieves second place in a competition, ie, who loses to the firstplace contestant Likely derived from the phrase "Second place is the first loser," which was popularized by (and often credited to) race car driver Dale Earnhardt, Sr (1951–01) You go out into that ring and you give it absolutely everything you've got!"Second place is just the first place loser" Dale Earnhardt Bumper Sticker Decal 9"x3" Vinyl with UV coatingKaren is familiar with second place The first time she was deeply aware of the pain of second place, the taste of possibility on the tip of your tongue, that edge of sweetness that comes just before you can claim victory, was in the fifth grade It was the final round of the county spelling bee and she added an extra 't' to the word 'charcuterie'
Dale Earnhardt Quote Second Place Is Just The First Place Loser