Baffert said he didn't think he would ever win another Eclipse, and actually dropped the trophy — it didn't break — before congratulating the other finalists, Pletcher and Chad Brown.
Even former President Theodore Roosevelt, who had fought hard to break up big corporations, congratulated the detective for his "signal service" to the nation.
And with each dip they congratulate themselves for "breaking new ground".
Can we not congratulate ourselves on breaking the glass ceiling before our transatlantic sisters?
Toomer's father was among several people who called on Tuesday to congratulate him on breaking the record.
Something doesn't count as a taboo if most of the people in Washington constantly, and loudly, congratulate themselves for breaking it.
Alex Rodriguez, who has 500 home runs at age 32, left Bonds a voicemail message to congratulate him on breaking the record.
Selig called Bonds later that night to congratulate him on breaking the record.
When he was finished telling me about how he observes National Grammar Day, he waited for me to break into a big smile and congratulate him.
One other thought: remember to congratulate yourself on having broken the cycle.
