Obli-negated
When you’re no longer stuck with a job you were happy to do because you were cool, but you still got a high five for being a hero even though you barely did anything.
I said I'd help with the math test, but then I got locked out of the house. Still got a high five for being a hero.
I volunteered to do the science project, but then I got stuck in traffic. Still got a high five for being awesome.
I signed up for the race, but then I got stuck in the mud. Still got a high five for being the best.