When a MacGuffin is removed entirely from the equation at the end story with neither side possessing it, resulting in the plot equivalent of a no-score draw with the heroes usually getting the Man Of The Match award. Not like it matters, though. The story has officially gone nowhere. This is often where a side chooses to destroy the MacGuffin to prevent the enemy from getting his or her hands on it. Related to Status Quo Is God and Reset Button Ending, in those cases where keeping the MacGuffin would have a major effect on the work. If I Can't Have You is the Love Triangle equivalent.