There is always a Better or Worse

Interpretation

This is a humorous way of saying that even in situations where there is no real merit or value, there is always someone who is deemed to be the "best" or "winner".

The phrase suggests that in some competitions or situations, the outcome is arbitrary or based on subjective opinions or factors that do not have any real significance. In a beauty contest among monkeys, for example, there is no objective standard of beauty that can be applied, so the winner is likely to be chosen based on arbitrary factors or the subjective opinions of the judges.

The proverb can be used to express a sense of irony or skepticism about competitions or situations where the outcome is not based on any objective standard or criteria. It can also be used to highlight the absurdity of such situations, and to suggest that it is important to question and challenge the criteria that are used to determine a winner or a "best" in such situations.