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concept

Tall Poppy Syndrome

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Irish cultural tendency to cut down or resent those who achieve success or stand out, requiring constant self-deprecation to avoid social punishment.

Mentions (1)
"God forbid you are a tall poppy or have any slight desire to gain serious achievement and be proud of yourself . If you do it has to be padded with an 'aw jayzus' and a constant self-deprecating that signals 'I don't love myself that much don't worry I know being better than you is evil'."
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