It’s a battle of buzzkills, as two companies that seem intent on spoiling your good time square off for a shot at the WCIA semifinals.

Perennial also-ran Ticketmaster has made it to the Final Four several times. It even once had a shot at the Golden Poo, but failed to finish off Comcast.

This year, Ticketmaster has scored decisive wins against credit creep Equifax and student loan siphon Sallie Mae, indicating that it’s ready for another swipe at the Poo, but does it have the stuff to beat this year’s rookie sensation Carnival?

The operator of the infamous Poop Cruise — along with other recent out-to-sea debacles — has left both its passengers and its WCIA competition stranded. First, it trounced United Airlines, showing that there are worse travel-related horrors than baggage fees. Then it closed out Round Two by upsetting yet another awful airline when it crushed the spirit of Spirit.

So which is worse — an ocean of ticket fees or being lost at sea? You make the call.

VOTING FOR THIS POLL IS NOW CLOSED. TICKETMASTER IS ONCE AGAIN IN THE FINAL FOUR!

This is a post in our Worst Company In America 2013 series. The companies competing for this honor were chosen by you, the readers. See the entire WCIA 2013 bracket HERE.

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