People love to carve out little niches where certain special people can succeed more easily, or the pyramid of people in competition for the prize/money is smal

People love to carve out little niches where certain special people can succeed more easily, or the pyramid of people in competition for the prize/money is smaller, so they have a better chance of getting something out of it. The trick is not to be working class and you have a good shot at someone somewhere being someone who has some influence to give you an easier ride.