Tall poppy syndrome

Topic

Tall poppy syndrome is a cultural phenomenon and term originating in Australia and New Zealand that describes the tendency to discredit, criticize, or ostracize people who have achieved notable public success or wealth. This social behavior is often driven by egalitarian values, where individuals who stand out from the crowd are "cut down" to maintain social conformity. The term draws its name from the metaphor of cutting down the tallest poppies in a field to keep them level with the rest.